KOYO, Before Review Connect with KOYO: Facebook |> KOYO is a U.K. based prog-psych rock band that has been expanding past the burgeoning music scene of their hometown of Leeds. Formed in 2015, KOYO is comprised of Huw Edwards (lead vocals, guitar), Jacob Price (sampling, synthesizers), Seb Knee-Wright (guitars), Dan Comlay (bass) and Tom Higham … Read more
Erin Vadala and Her Brother Charles Vadala and Their Band, Dolly Review Connect with Erin Vadala and Her Brother Charles Vadala and Their Band: Facebook | Erin Vadala and her brother Charles began in May of 2017 when the pair met two violinists, Lila Lifton and Fabienne Jean, in a Berklee practice room. After … Read more
Michelle Blades, Politic! Review Connect with Michelle Blades: Facebook | Vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michelle Blades is a Mexican-Panamanian with a unique voice, both as a singer and songwriter. Blades has spent time in Panama, where she was born. Also, in Mexico, land of her mother’s family and Florida where she escaped from Manuel Noriega’s … Read more
Kashmere, Gravity Review Connect with Kashmere: Twitter | Instagram Kashmere was formed by Joey Newey (vocals/guitar) and Andy Law (drums) as well as Charlie Cole (lead guitar) and bassist Freddie Hughes. Since forming in the Stockport a suburb of Poynton back in 2015, Kashmere has been presenting their brand of synth pop and indie rock. … Read more
Cathedrals, Jump In Review Connect with Cathedrals: Facebook | Twitter | The Cathedrals are an indie rock duet comprised of Johnny Hwin & Brodie Jenkins. Brodie Jenkins grew up in the sleepy California wine country in an old farmhouse that echoed with folk, jazz and soul. Before her fifteenth birthday she was signed and touring … Read more
Aimee Bayles, Enough Review Connect with Aimee Bayles: Facebook | Instagram Aimee Bayles is a New York City based singer-songwriter who began her journey in the beauty of the rural south in Virginia. Her training as an opera singer and learning folk guitar from her pastor father gave her a deep soulful foundation. Her EP, … Read more
SLUSH, Lizard Skin Review Connect with SLUSH: | Instagram Brooklyn based SLUSH has continued to create a stir with their riveting music. American Demons (2016) set the tone of heavy rockers with attitude. SLUSH is comprised of Joe Dahlstrom (bass), Tom Barnes (drums) and Alex Boehm (guitar and vocals). The three have played together since 2012, … Read more
Idlewild, Dream Variations Review Connect with Idlewild: Facebook | Idlewild is a Scottish rock band formed in Edinburgh in 1995. The band’s line-up consists of Roddy Woomble (lead vocals), Rod Jones (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Newton (drums), Andrew Mitchell (bass) and Luciano Rossi (keyboards). To date, Idlewild has released seven full-length studio albums: Hope Is … Read more
Damsel and Distress, Not Your Type Review Connect with Damsel and Distress: Facebook | Instagram Damsel and Distress is a Nashville based group that formed in August of 2017. After securing an opening slot for prolific guitarist and singer-songwriter Zane Carney in the Fall of 2018, the band met producer Trinidad Sanchez III and immediately … Read more
Holden Laurence, Rewire Connect with Holden Laurence: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Cleveland Indie/Alternative artist Holden Laurence, also a member of local Indie-rock band The Modern Electric, released his debut album, Wild Empty Promises in 2017. On Wild Empty Promises, Holden built on the foundations of early alternative by combining elements of Mope-rock (The Cure), Post-punk (The Smiths), and New … Read more