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This band is reeeeeeeally fun.  Hence, the artist spotlight of the week.  I’ve known them for quite some time (the current members of INDIANS used to play in The Ringers and VHS or BETA.)  

I got to check out the new (unreleased!) music video yesterday, and it’s super badass.  MTV will be premiering it sometime in the next 2 weeks.. stay tuned for that bad oscar!

Not to be confused with the asshole in Denmark who robbed the coolest band name ever, this group of 2 Mikes, and 2 Hursley’s are bound to get your hips shaking.

Listen to my favorite track from their new record, “Long Way From Home”, here.

Here’s a link to their kickass videos, and video blogs too.

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My rating: 8.9/10

My first impression of this Texas-based band, was that of unconventional awesomeness. I saw this video and was immediately intrigued to hear more.  Coining the phrase ‘Texas Celtic Rock’, this father-son based quartet is bound to leave a smile on your face.  

(Not to mention, their music makes me want to DRINK!)

Cleghorn will be playing multiple festivals this summer, across the country.  Check out their tour dates here.

Visit their official website here.   Show your support and buy their music here! 

My rating: 7.8/10

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Anyone who’s bio reads: “People are getting tired of the Nickelback’s of the world..” immediately deserves a hi-ten.  Canadian-trio “The Daily Hate” served my ear reeeeeal good stuff this morning with their refreshing and fun blend of rock and ska, sounding similar to a blend of Sublime and Panic at the Disco.

I really dig the drumming, and the lyrics.  This doesn’t mean the guitars and bass don’t do the song justice- I’m just a sucker for a good snare sound, and lyrics that aren’t completely soul-less.  

Their style somewhat reminds me of Jet, and maybe pulling a little bit from older Incubus, or 311’s Self-Titled sound.  But more raw, and actually more believable.  And wayyy more fun.. let’s just put it this way: If you don’t like this band, then F*CK YOU!

Listen to their awesomely-raw songs on their facebook page, or if you are too afraid to hear something new, totally cool.  Have fun listening to Hinder.

My rating: 9.1/10

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I pressed PLAY on the bands’ bandcamp site, and started to research a bit more as I listened.  From the get-go, I liked what I heard..  The 200-bpm-ish drum beats aren’t quite punk-rock, but edgy enough to remind me of Taking Back Sunday or even Fugazi at first.  Then, the second track came on and it made me double-check that this wasn’t a compilation-  Now, I’m really intrigued with this bands’ dynamic.

As the next few tracks continued to play, I found out the singers’ name is ‘Danger’.  (Umm, yeah.. Awesome.) As I listened, I pictured him looking like a younger-version of Rivers Cuomo, wearing a cape, a headband and tube socks.

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Long Beach, California-based ‘aggressive pop-rock’ quartet Bethpage Black independently released their EP Black Music last month.  Combining the sounds of The Used, All-Time Low, and Foo Fighters, I gotta admit- I just listened to this EP several times, and shitsbueno :)

I had coffee with the drummer today (Steve Coy), who is also the business-man in the band.  We discussed the benefits of remaining independent these days (and how our bands probably wouldn’t be together had we been ‘signed’ in the past).  

It was interesting talking about the direction that both of our bands were headed in, as we were breaking down our 3-month plans.. I quickly realized that this guy has

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My first thought when I heard this band was “Ahhh hell yeah, a better-sounding version of Gravity Kills!” As I kept researching and listening, I came to realize that this band consists of a group of super-talented ‘veteran’ musicians that I have known and respected for many years.

From here, my second and third thoughts were: Do I wish that I could have caught their set at the Roxy this past week?  Yesssssss.   Am I a little upset that I can’t buy their new record on iTunes? Yesssssss.

Have you heard of Mykul Lee?  He’s the drummer of LA-based rock group Oh No Not Stereo.  It’s apparent to us that when he’s not a wild-animal behind the drum kit, he’s writing ballad-esque love songs that will remind you a little bit of Iron and Wine or Elliot Smith.  Listen to this track “Loving Arms”, from his full-length album Fortress, coming May 1st!  Pre-order here: http://www.storenvy.com/products/244403-fortress-cd-2012-pre-order

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Mr. Jitters is the musical brain child of Nashville-based recording artist, Dylan Rowe. 

I met Dylan a few years ago when he was playing bass for The Matches (one of my personal favorites) and he has never ceased to impress, most recently with his debut effort that reminds me of Mike Patton-meets-The Urge (remember them?) and a taste of Jimmy’s Chicken Shack. Clever songwriting structures and unique melodies are just a couple of things that make these five-tracks stick out from the pack. 

This EP is guaranteed to make you dance along. Needless to say, Mr. Jitters has now made my list of shows to catch.

Dylan recently joined onto the Maniac and Foxy Shazam tour, which will be trekking nationwide through April.

Tour dates can be seen here: http://foxyshazam.com/tabernacle2012tour

The debut EP, Multiplicity, drops this Tuesday, March 27th!  Order it here: http://nvy.gd/zjtsIH

My rating: 8.5/10

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