Matt Occhuizzo http://www.matochu.com/ took these beautiful photos during LC Fest 2010. More photos coming soon.

Ten2media filmed the LC Fest this year. Here are videos from Night 2, July 8 featuring Matt Frye, Jon Hildenstein (of the Howling Monkeys), Bright Brown, The Matt Jones Band, and Matt Cranstoun.

Ten2media filmed the LC Fest this year. For those of you who live far away and couldn't make it, or those of you who were there and want to relive the night, here are the videos from Wednesday July 7, 2010 featuring Abe Marder, Luke Wesley, Secondstar, Ivan Sandomire, Kevin Johnston, Ten Antenna, Polly Ammo, Hannah Fairchild, and Duck!

Check out this article from the WILD honey pie covering Great Elk's recent live show at Rockwood Stage 2. http://www.thewildhoneypie.com/great-elk-at-rockwood-stage-two/

Great article by Matt Singer on the LC Weezer Tribute night, including some live videos: http://www.mattsingermusic.com/?p=561

Friday’s live catch: sami.the.great playing for the first time at Mercury Lounge this Friday August 27th at 9:30pm ($10)

Artist Directory: Josh’s songwriting shows the influences of his two longtime heroes, Bruce Springsteen and Townes van Zandt. http://myspace.com/joshuasandersacoustic

Artist Directory: Singer/songwriter Reddi combines acoustic rock with indie pop appeal. www.myspace.com/reddimyspacemusic

Artist Directory: If you haven't heard The Scamps yet, it's about time. Save the date for their CD release party at Matchless coming up on August 27th at 10pm (free). http://www.thescamps.com

Save the date! Greg Thomas is set to release his new EP Atlantic/Pacific on August 18th. The CD Release party will take place at the Living Room, 9:30pm August 18th.

Artist Directory: Before dedicating himself to songwriting, Weiss played as a sideman in several NYC bands. Each one brought him closer to a songwriting role. http://www.reverbnation.com/asherweissmusic

Artist Directory: “Impossible to stick a label on his music” – AOLMusic, www.paulrosevear.com

Check out Grace Love's Pledge Music Project to see the various packages available and help fund a dream. http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/gracelovenyc#project

Mike Gorman's new album "Love Parade" is now available for download at iTunes. Also check out Mike's website to get a free single! http://mikegormanmusic.com/

Abatab http://abatab.com is the brain child of acclaimed New York singer/songwriter Jeff Jacobson. His goals are to provide indie music fans with affordable and accurate sheet music, provide a new revenue stream for indie artists, and promote emerging artists via free sheet music.

Courtesy Tier: July 10, 2010 Backyard Brunch Sessions – Flac and MP3 Downloads + Streaming Sample http://www.nyctaper.com/ [photo by nyctaper]

The final volume of the LC 2010 Compilation is now available for streaming and download at http://localcorrespondents.bandcamp.com. The fourth and final volume contains 12 songs from artist performing at the festival. Tracklist 1. sami.the.great – Somebody Else’s Stranger http://samithegreat.com performing 7/10 @ 9:20pm 2. All Night Chemists – Rollin http://www.allnightchemists.com performing 7/10 @ 9:40pm 3. Craig Chesler & the [...]

Help Matt Frye get his song “My American Life” played on NPR’s Studio 360 on 4th of July weekend by following these simple, simple steps: 1. Login on to your YouTube account. (If you do not have one please get one) 2. Paste this link in your internet browser. or just click it. http://www.youtube.com/group/studio360anthem 3. Join group Studio [...]

We are pleased to announce that the third compilation is now available for free streaming online (and download with email address). The following songs are included in Local Correspondents 2010 Compilation vol. 3: Abby Ahmad – Star Pupil www.myspace.com/abbyahmad July 10th, 11:20pm Steve Waitt – Go On Then www.myspace.com/stevewaitt July 9th, 11:00pm Secondstar – Kites & Arrows www.secondstarmusic.com July [...]

Sonny Ratcliff posted this amazing slide show from the Tom Petty tribute:

We are excited to announce that the second compilation is available for free streaming online (and download with email address). The following songs are included in Local Correspondents 2010 Compilation vol. 2: Great Elk – Vibrations http://www.myspace.com/greatelk July 9,10:40pm Lowry – Zipped Up the Lost Coat http://www.myspace.com/lowry, July 9, 10:20pm Casey Shea – Something Good http://caseysheamusic.com July 9, [...]

This is a very cool write up on Chris Cubeta from MetroMix http://newyork.metromix.com/music/indie/chris-cubeta-and-the-east-village/2002842/content.

LC artists, here’s your chance to get featured on the front page of an up and coming music site called Music Made with Meaning. Just sign up and submit your songs which are added to categories such as Dreams, Memories, Love, etc. http://www.musicmadewithmeaning.com/ Cameron, who runs the site will consider putting you on the front page [...]

We are thrilled to announce the release of our first compilation today http://localcorrespondents.bandcamp.com/. Over the next few weeks we will be releasing a new compilation on a weekly basis as a lead up to our 4th annual LC Fest at Bar4. The festival features 65 local acts performing short sets. All artists featured on the [...]

Check out the new single from Blip Blip Bleep , “FREAK YOU OUT” Visit blipblipbleep.com to download the brand new single, “Freak You Out”, off of Like Track Stars.  Free!

Summer’s just around the corner and there are some great CDs on the horizon. Listen Local and support these independently funded local artists! 6/2/2010 sami.the.great CD Release with Kevin Johnston 8pm at the Canal Room Tickets, Event Link 6/6/2010 Luke Wesley CD Release with Misty Boyce and Casey Shea 7:30pm at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 6/24/2010 Great Elk CD Release with [...]

Congratulations to Sabrina Chap for this great review of her upcoming album, Oompa! http://bitchmagazine.org/post/b-sides-oompa Look for the album this June and keep up with Sabrina here http://sabrinachap.com/.

Check out an exclusive in studio video of Great Elk on the Wild Honey Pie BUZZession. http://www.thewildhoneypie.com/twpvideo/?p=487 The CD release is coming up June 24. Get tickets here.

Grace Love is featured in a documentary titled “This is Grace” by Babette Wielenga. You can see it June 1st at 7pm as part of the 4th Annual Truth Be Told Documentary Festival. Location: The New School, Tishman Auditorium, Alvin Johnson/J. M. Kaplan Hall, 66 West 12th Street Admission: Free; no tickets or reservations required; seating [...]

Congratulations to Gemma Connell on the release of her debut CD Songs From the Long Way Home. Gemma spent time living, working, and playing in Brooklyn and inspired us all with her quick kindness and generous support. The album was recorded at Galuminum Foil Studios and produced by Chris Cubeta who has been behind a [...]