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