The memorable and catchy melodic hooks, lo-fi guitar licks, splendid song compositions, and dreamy, reverb-heavy vocals of Madison, Wisconsin musician Wes Doyle, aka, Slow Loris, blew us away the first time we heard the tracks he sent us a few weeks back. In fact, we've only come to admire this relatively unknown one-man DIY bedroom [...] Read more, get songs or stream the entire mix on Indie Rock Cafe
I've known about Lion In The Mane for a couple years now; I knew them back when they were The Atlas. Their progression into LITM is impressive, to say the least, and I feel like a proud parent hearing them in their best form yet. I feel that the best way to describe LITM's sound [...]
GigMaven's Artist of the Week, Poetic Republic, a collection of artists that create organic and jazz influenced hip-hop music.
La Veda is a relatively new artist from Baltimore, and I'm sure it won't be long until her name becomes well-known among the local scene. I can only hope that she heads up North soon, so I can see this music come to life in person.
While it's true that I'll like anything with a bari sax, there are plenty more reasons why you should check out Great Caesar and catch them live at Cameo Gallery next Saturday July 16th. This band is really good at naming their songs, and I'm happy to say that they're one of a slowly but [...]
This week we'd like to turn your attention to Brooklyn's My Cousin, The Emperor. They'll be opening for Kara Suzanne at Gramercy Theatre July 28th, and now's the perfect time to get them on your radar. Check out their offerings, The Subway EPs Vol. I-II, A Long Way From Home, and a number great of [...]
Hey Miniboone! We just wanted to remind you how much we like you guys- not that you need reminding- we recently booked you for both our SXSW and upcoming Northside showcases, and remember CMJ? It seems so long ago at this point. But just in case the memo was missed- we think you are awesome. [...]
The Vandelles (listen to songs on their GigMaven profile) have been around Brooklyn for some time and we think they are just peachy. They played a handfuls of shows at SXSW, unfortunately I didn't make it out to see them, but it's created some buzz for the band. The psychadelically chill quartet has toured with both The Warlocks and The Black Angels, which is pretty incredible.
Brooklyn's The Bottom Dollars (listen to songs at their gigmaven profile ) have earned the prestigious title of GigMaven's artist of the week. They are a band who blends soul, rock, and country-alternative into a sound that is so polished it sounds masterful. Layered choral harmonies drive each song while clever instrumental work, including ominous guitars, [...]
Jana Fisher is one of the featured artists in a series GigMaven is collaborating on at the LES' Ella Lounge called DemoTape. The series, which began this past Monday and continues to take place over the next four Monday evenings, is a competition for singer-songwriters to be hosted by James Kinney Live. We are really [...]
Michael Farkas, Seth Travins, and Teddy Weber: each member of the Kingston, NY-based Wiyos are skilled musicians, engaging storytellers and consummate comedians. Currently on tour throughout the England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, The Wiyos will be returning to the US in May and playing in NYC at Bowery Electric for GigMaven's Old-Timey. Supporting The Wiyos [...]
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors is a rock band from Nashville, TN who recently released their fourth studio album, titled Chasing Someday. Drew, along with his wife Ellie, are currently touring along with their band, The Neighbors (The Neighbors are Nathan Dugger playing guitar and keys, Rich...
Dear GigMaveners, you rock. Thank you for all of your awesome videos. As we've been busy cranking away, preparing for our Austin festivities, these videos have literally sustained us. The contest is officially closed. We will be announcing two winners on Monday at 2pm.
Hey all. Thanks for all of you submissions to our Ides of March Day Party contest so far! We've been enjoying your videos so much that we're extending the deadline till this Friday March 4th at noon eastern. That mean we'll make our decision by Monday March 7th at 2pm eastern. Check out this sweet [...]
Hey guys! We thought we'd give you all a little more time to submit a video to our contest to play in Austin! Take until March 2nd at noon to make your videos and apply to the contest. In the meantime, check out some of our great submissions for Part A: And here are vids [...]
I'm of the opinion that any music can be played in the style of reggae, and that this never gets old (see Easy Star All Stars brilliant transformations of Pink Floyd and Radiohead...staples of any awesome summer day). I find that warm weather makes me think of reggae music, and vice versa. NYC is going [...]
Let's hear some love for two hard working, great sounding bands from São Paulo, GigMaven's first double header new artist of the week, Holger and Some Community. Holger...check out the YouTube of "She Dances" below. I had a hard time picking which vid to share here. Not only is this song tight, but the performance [...]
One to Watch in 2011 Someone You Should Know by Julie Stoller Providence, RI band appears tonight the Middle East Cambridge, MA [...]
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