Monday, December 1, 2008

December 2008: New & Recent Releases

Octane Gypsy
"Tough Luck Mile"
Classic Rock, Blues/Rock
If Keith Richards and Steven Tyler had a gypsy love child, this would be it :) A four song teaser of just 100% rock n roll, no b.s.
Release date: 7-1-08
www.myspace.com/octanegypsy
http://www.octanegypsyband.com/

Little Grey Girlfriend
"Cells Planets"
Indie rock, Indie pop, electronica, alternative
Little Grey Girlfriend is a Brooklyn based band, often compared to The Bird and the Bee, Regina Spektor, and Brazilian Girls. Erika Lloyd's vocals provide a blanket of purity over the band's many styles; jazz, electronica, indie, and experimental to name a few. Their music is dark, yet beautifully innocent.
Release date: June 2008
www.myspace.com/littlegreygirlfriend

I Am Not Lefthanded
"Yes Means No: 6 & 1/6 songs that don't always give a straight answer"
Alternative Rock
An absolutely flawless, touching, rich chocolate sauce voice over simple, but yearning guitar, bass & drums. No battling elements, just a smooth natural flow with the lyrical, confident styles of Natalie Merchant & Joni Mitchell blended with the indie-rock sensibilites of Death Cab & Rilo Kiley Release date: September 2008
http://www.iamnotlefthanded.com/
www.myspace.com/iamnotlefthandedeither

Anna Gutmanis
"I Am Who I Am"
Pop/Rock
Deeply moved by the plight of LGBT people around the world, Anna has sought out legendary music producer Karen Kane to record “I Am Who I Am”. This song is a powerful statement against homophobia and continues Anna’s tradition of social activism through her music. Together with “Let It Slide”, her new CD single showcases a maturing artist who still has something to say after more than a quarter-century of making music.
Release date: July 2008
http://www.annagutmanis.com/

Melissa Ruth
"Underwater and Other Places"
Folk, Acoustic, Americana
Homegrown folk-sass; at once literary and soulful, humourous and heartbreaking, this record takes you from the ol' porch swing to the bar downtown and back with it's intricate lyrics and subtle guitar work.
July 7, 2008
http://www.melissaruthmusic.com/
www.myspace.com/melissaruthmusic

Katy Creek Band
"Autumn's On Its Way"
Southwestern Americana, Western & Cowboy Folk
Clear heartfelt vocals, acoustic guitar and mandolin paint pictures in these songs, stories and poems about the people ( including the strong women ) who settled American Southwest. Love & Romance, Mystery, Murder & Meyhem, and a precious lullaby. Cover portrait of the band is by Nancy Ruybal
Released September 2008
http://www.katycreekband.com/
www.myspace.com/katycreekband

Leslie Dysinger
"Cause & Effect"
Folk Rock / Americana
Imagine if Janis Joplin were alive today and able to metamorph into a Nashville artist, singer-songwriter add a half cup of Patty Griffin and a tablespoon of Melissa Etheridge and you have Leslie Dysinger.
June 10, 2008
http://www.lesliedysinger.com/

RewBee
"Tie me up" (Single)
Alternative Rock/Pop
'Tie me up' is a fun, uptempo, song filled with tongue in cheek edgy humor that is synonymous as well as a distinct characteristic of the female fronted alternative rock NYC band RewBee.
9/11
www.rewbee.com
www.myspace.com/rewbeee

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

September 2008: New & Recent Releases

LiTaL
"journey back"
Rock
"journey back" offers to take you on a ride with non-stop angst, the ups and downs, the joys and pains in most autobiographical work. An unapologetic fuse of rock, dance, electronic, pop and funk. Mindful lyrical content that holds form in the face of the great folk and alternative writers of our time. Lacking no substance, fueled by passion, power and pain.
Release date – 08.08.08
www.LiTaLjourneyback.com
www.myspace.com/LiTaLsjourney

Broda
"Spiral Staircase"
Acoustic-Americana
Broda weaves her background of jazz, folk, funk, country, and blues into her own unique Acoustic-Americana style. Whether you've had the frustration of a old beater car, the heartbreak after love lost, the hesitation to invest in love again, or the joy of winning even the silliest of contests, there is a song here for everyone. From tribulation to humor, it's all a part of the "Spiral Staircase" of life.
Release date: August 2008
http://www.brendabarringer.com/
www.myspace.com/musicofbroda

Rebekah Pulley & The Reluctant Prophets
"Back To Boogaloo"
Americana/Singer-Songwriter
"Tampa Bay singer/songwriter Rebekah Pulley has completed a fresh full-length and it’s a beauty. Titled Back To Boogaloo, the album is a brilliant folk-rock affair marked by smart storytelling, expressive vocals, pop hooks and spot-on instrumentation. Pulley, who self-penned each number, has delivered her strongest album to date." Wade Tatangelo, Creative Loafing
Release date: September 5, 2008
http://www.rebekahpulley.com/
www.myspace.com/rebekahpulley

Sy Smith
"Conflict "
Soul
From CNET.com - "'Staying down to Earth is overrated,' sings Sy Smith on her latest, a breezy and soaring set that proves her right. Dreamy but driven, passionate but playful, the "American Idol" singer's silken neo-soul recalls Jill Scott's, and Tribe-y beatscapes only help matters." - CNET Staff Editor
Release date - April 2008
http://www.sysmith.com/
www.myspace.com/sysmith

Tamara Lewis
"Living Down River"
contemporary folk/singer songwriter
Living Down River is a mix of contemporary songs that blend folk, country and blues.
Tamara delivers incisive poetry and a pure sound with heartrending vulnerability that resonates deeply with listeners.
release date: September 9th
http://www.tlewismusic.com/
www.myspace.com/wwwmyspacetamaralewiscom

Johanna Chase
"Azusa"
folk/rock
Azusa is Johanna's fourth full-length album and second full-length with a band. Compiling the complexities of her faith, politics and womanhood, Johanna makes use of biblical imagery to summon coherence. Azusa is a bringing together of personal battles as well as public knowledge and indifference.
Release date: June 4th, 2008
http://www.johannachase.com/

Saturday, July 19, 2008

July 2008: New & Recent Releases

Davina Robinson
"The Blazing Heart"
Genre: rock/alt/classic rock/pop-rock
An edgy collection of funk, pop and alternative, fused together by a classic rock feel and powerhouse vocals.
Release Date - May 2008
http://www.davinarobinson.com/
http://www.myspace.com/davinarobinson

Charlene Randle
"Bulletholes"
Genre: Country/Southern Rock
It's an insanely cool blend of country & Southern rock, with a kick of my native New Orleans flavor. I wrote the words and music to all of MY songs, and play keys on each. Each song is very personal, and some are downright in-your-face (with my Southern manners, of course! lol)
Release Date - February, 2008
http://www.charlenerandle.com
http://www.myspace.com/charlenerandlemusic