Plus: Glen Hansard – The Song of Good Hope and music app Polyrhythm Lite byJork Genre: Folk Released August 30, 2012 Personnel: Layne Greene-Vocals/Guitar Alex MacNeil-Guitar Shawn Bisson-Mixing/Engineer Andy Cunningham- Photography/crew http://laynegreene.bandcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/LayneGreeneFolk Recording a crisp clear album impromptu takes a lot of skill to achieve. But singer/songwriter Layne Greene has been mixing and arranging … Continue reading »
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Tetris Punk Rocker Sacha Talens: Guide to Making an Album (Interview)
http://www.sachatalens.com https://www.facebook.com/SachaTalens http://soundcloud.com/sachatalens “Think you are the greatest. If you are not convinced that your shit is the most amazing thing YOU have ever heard, don’t do it, because your ego won’t be able to handle all the bullshit you are going to hear in the future.” This interview is really interesting. No kidding. … Continue reading »
Electro in the morning.
I am posting this cool electronic album for those who haven’t heard it yet. It features my friend Paula on I Could Be. Cold Model Records is based in Montreal Canada. Hey does it ever make you wonder why all interesting music are found in Canada? Is it the geography, the climate or the … Continue reading »
Words Behind The Sound:Vows(Interview)
Jeff talks to Sphere Music about his band in detail. http://vowsmusic.com/ I learned from time to time that music is your freedom. To see musicians devote themselves doing something in order to make people is one reason to believe in humanity again. It’s like going back in time, hearing the echo of monochrome TV broadcasting the … Continue reading »
Winter’s Grave: Vows
Vows is a duo comprised of Bone Blanket and Nillo. Based out of central NJ, the pair are currently playing shows with three other members of the collective to recreate the sound as a live band experience. Rooted in ambient and psychedelia Vows created an album of complex and dramatic beauty. Winter’s Grave is composed of … Continue reading »
Q & A with Michael Cassidy
Michael Cassidy is one artist who leaves a big impression on you upon first listen. His songs are catchy, reflective and at times quirky. For those who want to get to know him more and his music, this question and answer will bring you closer to this amazing artist. What instrument did you pick first … Continue reading »
My Pirate Interview with Layne Greene
Like the calm dreamy landscape of Nova Scotia, his music is an amalgam of textured guitars, atmospheric arrangements and Jazz infused folk rock that is full of verve yet timeless . The music grabs you with its melody and thoughtful use of spare arrangement that has a classic beauty to it. The kind of that … Continue reading »
Releases for October
The month of Halloween is here and we have great releases from indie artists. First stop, Matthew Sweet is back . After being off the radar for sometime, the original indie god is back Acoustic and Live Songs . It’s like the sweet old-time again with sunshine melodies and bitter sweet lyrics. Meet him once again…like an old friend. Ten Out of … Continue reading »
Tea Talk:Episode 3
(Bill Evans and Things that will make you say hoooly Smoookes!) This thread follows our conversation about our daily routine and things to do on a weekend. Thursday Layne Greene I’d rather try and sound like Bill Evans!!! (*droooool!!! so good!) Thursday Jose Rommel Labatos oh? Thursday Layne Greene Im more a fan of classical … Continue reading »
Talk about Nick Everett
“When I recorded rocky top, that’s how I like to record. I spent about three weeks holed up in my bedroom, screaming, singing, smashing things, crying, sleeping in my recording mess, and then waking up and starting again”. Interview by Layne Greene A few months ago a small community church hosted a concert. While there … Continue reading »
Tea Talk :Episode 2
Second part of the discussion. Our featured artist is Jeff Pianki. http://jeffpianki.bandcamp.com Layne: His writing is so deep. Baxter: Wow atmospheric. That’s usually the thing that attracts me to a band-the atmosphere, good voice too! Jeff’s music is awesome.I hear the vocal choir on the background. Very dreamy .I love the piano too. Layne: Yeah, … Continue reading »
Black Polygons-Paris Has Gone Minimalist
Black Polygons is a solo project by French electronic musician Cyril Rampal. If you like quirky sounds with lo-fi generated noise then this one is for you. The three tracks from the EP can be hypnotic and addicting. I’d suggest you give it a listen here: http://blackpolygons.bandcamp.com/ Continue reading »
The Morning Clouds-The Wrong Things(Single)
Fans of shoegazer bands will really warm up to the dreamy indie rock soundscape of The Morning Clouds. The new EP is Wasted Youth Blues. Josh Wambeke heads this project. The music is like taking a drive on a foggy early morning . Very smooth. Click this link to listen the single: http://lefserecords.com/tracks/TheMorningClouds-TheWrongThings.mp3 Wasted Youth Blues tracklist: … Continue reading »
Reasons Why Brianna Gaither’s Second Release is Addictive.
I was reading Oklahoma City native Brianna Gaither’s blog and I had to pause for a while and reflect on what she was saying about her ‘near death experience eating nuts”. It is different when you just listen to an artist sing or play a tune. But reading about her personal experience is something else. Her … Continue reading »
Trent Dabbs: Southerner Pays Tribute to Lite Rock
From the first track of the album Southerner, listeners will be in for a treat of musical buffet. Trent Dabbs has got what it takes to keep the listeners hooked from the first song up to the last track in his new album. Every song has its character. His voice is also hypnotic which calls to mind 70s folk/rock … Continue reading »
Sarakula: IQ VS Aesthetics
They say blonds have more fun and that looks don’t go with brains. Well Aimee Mann of’ Til Tuesday has proven it wrong. The second person to prove it wrong is the man behind Sarakula. Joel Sarakula -yes the last name is catchy, combines rock, retro and soul. His voice is also beautiful. He is … Continue reading »
Turbogeist Making Waves With Debut Single ‘Alien Girl’
I heard the track and it is amazing. It’s more like surf music in acid. Recalls to mind the music of The Amps (with Kim Deal) and UK band Ash merged together. I love the guitars-very powerful but never losing the melodic and dreamy touch. The lyrics for Alien Girl is kind of funny but this is … Continue reading »
Going Indie: Shirley Manson
The sexiest female rocker in the world does it in her own terms… Ha! And you thought you’ve heard the last of her. Recently she resurfaced in the media playing a CEO in the Terminator TV series. Shirley Manson is pushing into her 40′s but whatever she is doing, she can still carry wearing pink … Continue reading »
New Music from Banter Media & Management
If you love indie music and you love what’s fresh, exciting and beautiful in music then this online catalog is for you. Banter Media brings out nothing but quality music from today’s rising bands which will be tomorrow’s musical gems. You will love it! Get free downloads , updates and sample videos from bands of … Continue reading »
The Final Year’s Silence and Reflection
If you love being in indie heaven and want only the freshest music then you gotta check the debut EP from The Final Year. Amazing tracks recorded for your listening pleasure. My review is coming up soon so stay tuned. http://thefinalyear.bandcamp.com/ Continue reading »
