Audiogold who I have had the pleasure of getting to follow their development since I first met them in late 2010 in their home territory of London in the UK, continue to grow as a band with a sound that gains in quality, but retain the core that first made me interested release a new double A side single which includes State of Mind . Audiogold State of Mind is one half of a double [...]
Exit Earth who I introduced in June 2012 are working on a new LP - Heavy Eyes - set for release on April 3rd 2013 in advance they have made WYB available as a free-download. Exit Earth - WYB I look forward to the new LP and will get a review written once I have a copy to tell you about, for now - here is WYB . [...]
Jointpop from Trinidad and Tobago - Jointpop - who I introduced back in October 2009 and have featured on the site over the subsequent 3 years have a new video set for release in February which will feature on the music video site . For now - here is Treat Me Like The Dog I Am as an audio track taken from the LP The Pot Hounds . [...]
New Arcades , a new outfit with only two songs to hear currently, is a synth pop band from London, England. New Arcades It is at times like this I realize why I set up this section. Bands who are concerned about sending over to reviewers unmastered, unmixed tracks, sometimes have little to share and here 'Audio and Video Only' works a treat as you know I won't be writing a full band review, but it is a band you can expect [...]
Jointpop from Trinidad and Tobago who have featured on the site a few times, but I have written nothing since January 2011 have released a new track - Sweet Nothings . Jointpop Currently finishing off a new LP - The Pot Hounds , set for release on the 19th November 2012 here is Sweet Nothings which will be on the new release. Join the i [...]
Lizzete Lizette from Stockholm in Sweden is in the midst of a new release Wheel of Fortune set for late 2012. Lizette Lizette and on the B side of the release we find Keep Walking Alone. website Join the indie bands blog on Google+ for more of the best new music.
Ghost Carriage Phantoms from London - England - is planning on a series of LP releases - the first being - The Boy Lives - set for release on the 12th November 2012. Ghost Carriage Phantoms Track two on the ten track release is the haunting Yer Boots . Join the indie bands blog on google+ for [...]
Honey Mustard from Göteborg in Sweden has just made available a new track to take a listen to - Talk . Honey Mustard Currently touring in Sweden with plans to tour more widely in Europe during the latter part of 2012 and in to 2103. website Join the indie bands blog on Google+ for more of the best in [...]
Maybe The Welders who we reviewed here have a new single out - Scene From a Film . Stepping out from the garage we find the New York based band have traversed over to film-noir and what a delightful sound it is too. Expect to find an interview with Maybe The Welders soon to find out about this transition. Which I must say I think works particularly well. Join the Indie Bands Blog on Pinterest [...]
Neonfaith from New York in the USA is one of those bands that this section - audio and video only - was specifically set up for, little music to get my ears round so I can't yet write a full review, but a delightful sound that needs to get to a wider audience. Neonfaith website Join the Indie Bands Blog on Facebook for more of [...]
Member A Up put up a KVZE track from this release a few days ago? Well it's out now. Some fresh instrumentals from someone who really knows how to make a beat. STREAM/BUY (NAME YOUR PRICE) 'Kultivate EP' FROM BANDCAMP HERE Have a listen to previous KVZE mentions too . KVZE: Twitter • Soundcloud • Tumblr ~lork [...]
This track is dope as hell. First single from his upcoming project 'Intelligent Design'. The track details the struggle of a woman fighting to gain and understand her own cultural identity. While this is song is specific to one actual woman from a specific cultural background.. this song is meant to have a universal feel.. therefore, is the type of music you could show your younger sister or daughter. With a nice beat from Jimmy Flight and Ms Payne on the hook. Check out previous on [...]
Breathtaking peek into Athelia's debut EP Thoughtcrime. She sings over some soulful, abstract beats (production credits include Ta-ku and Jazzo & Melodiesinfonie) with a kinda soft voice which implies a lot of power. EP out second week of May and you can be sure this is one I will be checking up on. Athelia: Facebook • Soundcloud ~lork Tags: abstract , athelia , australia , [...]
Some fresh frunk from 'The Funk Ark'. A funky big band but there's more to them than that.... Based in Wash DC, The Funk Ark is a world funk ensemble and draws influences from the African and Latin funk/dance music scenes of the 60s & 70s. The result is a gritty and soulful mix of inspired afrobeat and big band funk. Kinda like Fela Kuti I guess. It's real good. Album coming out early April. The Funk Ark: Website [...]
Druh Slawek - Sample Some Of This, Sample Some Of That (Volume 88) Not sure if you remember but about a month and a half I ago I posted about this dude's 'Sample Some Of This' mixes . Well it was about time to see what was what so I checked back in and there are FIVE new mixes for you to enjoy since then. A lil bit of background knowledge lifted from the previous article: Druh Slawek is THE conniseur of Hip Hop, Funk, Soul and [...]
Glad2Mecha is back again, another international vibe. After releasing a dope album with UK producer, Ill Treats this time he has teamed up with Goldfingah, straight outta Deutschland! Classic hip hop production and the usual high standard flows from the man Mecha. Glad2Mecha // Facebook // Goldfingah // Facebook // DJ A-UP Tags: audio , dj a-up , germany , Glad2Mecha , Goldfingah , international , the word [...]
Another dope joint from De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 album, out April 2nd. "We Made It" produced by Chokolate & Khalid. Pre-Order the album on iTunes Previous Posts on De La Soul De La Soul: Twitter •J• Tags: april 2nd , chokolate , chokolate & khalid , de la soul , dj , itunes , [...]
So last night I had some people round at my house. My friend brings another friend over who has just moved to Manchester from France. He tells me he makes beats and compiles mixtapes - you hear that a lot these days. I peep his mixes and I'm blown away! His styles range from progressive, future beats to good old jazzy boom bap goodness but it's all dope! Enjoy the musical ride! Jahwow // Soundcloud // DJ A-UP Tags: audio , [...]
Dope. Head snapping beat, nice hook and sweet lyrics. Hip-Hop collective Dujeous presents their latest album "Day In Day Out." Features include collaborations with Sharon Jones and Akir, as well as Immortal Technique. Dujeous: Twitter • Bandcamp • Facebook ~lork Tags: banging , beat , day , dope , dujeous , [...]
LeVi - West [Neptune] LeVi - Blue Planet Love LeVi - Star Of The Story WIB PRESENTING A GLOBAL SLAP TO THE MASSES!! Atlanta's Mc..."LeVi the Jedi aka LeVi Watson"... WIB have been following the homie for a minute now as he poses as one of the best kept secrets in the underground hip hop game right now.. His Atlanta native tongue spit, creates tsunami's of audible scripture through his signature of his young crafted sound of music... Futuristic, [...]
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