Archive for February, 2007
David Shane Smith
www.myspace.com/davidshanesmith David Shane Smith is from the midwest. He has lived on the west coast and now in New York where he attends school and writes songs. He draws and paints habitually.His music is usually described as folkish but often ranges into punk and electronica territory. The lyrics are generally personal. The music is self [...]
Jessi Robertson
www.myspace.com/jessirobertsonwww.jessirobertson.com BIOGRAPHY Jessi Robertson’s music is a study in contradictions. A simple rhythm for an intricate chord that can’t be transcribed. A disaster retold with blunt words that twist themselves into poetry. A romantic dance with disappointment and desire. We live in a chaotic, lonely world- the contradictions are audible. Inspired by the fast pace [...]
Tanya Buziak
www.myspace.com/buziak photo by Bob Hylandat CBGB’s Lounge Feb.24th,2005Tanya has commited a lot of her time building an amazing community of Independent singer/songwriters and bands. Check out Bar 4 (www.myspace.com/barfour)….and Bar Matchless(www.myspace.com/matchlessbar) for details on what she is doing with the open mics on Tuesdays at Bar 4 and Sundays at Bar Matchless and Local Correspondents [...]
The Undisputed Heavyweights
www.myspace.com/TheUndisputedHeavyweights Casey Shea, Jeff Jacobson and Wes Verhoeve are the core of The Undisputed Heavyweights, a Lower East Side band described as Frank Sinatra meets The Doors in a way only Stevie Wonder could dream of, (am New York). Such acclaim for undiscovered musicians might elicit incredulity among the un-indoctrinated until one’s first Heavyweights experience. [...]
Casey Shea
www.myspace.com/caseyshea Whoever said good music doesn’t exist anymore has not yet heard of Casey Shea. The lead singer from The Undisputed Heavyweights mesmerizes with the simple and calm mentality displayed on his solo debut album. The 10 songs on Take The Bite satisfy the soul of anyone trying to make it in the modern world [...]
Blip Blip Bleep
www.myspace.com/blipblipbleep Blip Blip Bleep combines pop, synth pop and indie-rock into a style that speaks to the fast-paced modern generation. Armed with a laptop, synthesizer and guitar, singer/songwriter Sean Han produced a collection of demos in his bedroom which developed into the Blip Blip Bleep project. The Brooklyn-based act consists of Sean backed by long [...]
Allie Moss
www.myspace.com/alliemossmusic With influences ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to the Cardigans, NJ-bred Allie Moss fills her original songs with a voice that hangs on each note like dew. Both soulful and sweet, her jazz-tinged folk-pop music, which showcases a powerful voice, emphatic lyrics, skillful guitar and piano, as well as a refreshing versatility has entertained audiences [...]
The Picture
www.myspace.com/thepicture “The Picture’s tales of the modern world are backed by epic soundscapes and dramatic highs and lows wrapped tightly with indie ethos. Songs with the urgency of a NYC cab driver elevate the Picture’s perfect-pop decadence above its contemporaries, with a complementary Britpop facade blaze that’s sometimes doused with William Reid’s dirty bottle of [...]
Crystal Brandt
www.myspace.com/brandtcrystal New Press for Voter… “Smooth…nothing soothes an aching soul like a pretty voice.” Time Out New York, 11.04. “…the results are stunning…Brandt’s voice is strong and smoky…another powerful offering…” Delusions of Adequacy, 11.04. “…the songs are built on nothing beyond Brandt’s voice and her acoustic guitar or piano.Nothing else is needed.” Suite 101, 11.04. [...]
Frank Marotta Jr.
www.myspace.com/fmjr Frank Marotta Jr is best known for his highly regarded collaboration with long time musical partner Anne Heaton. Together theyve criss-crossed the country supporting such acts as Jewel, Dan Bern, Dar Williams, Melissa Ferrick and Jonatha Brooke. After taking their musical partnership to a new level by co-writing with Heaton for the first time [...]
