We’ve come to like LA indie-rock act Corsica Arts Club. Although relatively new to scene, the band has managed to gather up a considerable amount of press in a short period of time. The band cites influences including Bowie, New Order, Talking Heads, and Velvet Underground. Listen to the track California I Follow.
Contact: corsicaartsclub@gmail.com
Buzz Track: This is Your Time
Formed in late 2012, White Male Actors, the 3 piece outfit hailing from Strabane in the North West of Ireland quickly made a name for themselves by the quality of the material that they were posting online and then by following up this positive reaction with storming renditions of said material during their debut shows. Sonically, the band is inspired by the likes of R.E.M., Bruce Springsteen, Kings Of Leon and U2. Having signed a deal with up and coming Irish independent label ‘Broken MelodyRecords’ in December 2013 the band have recently finished up recording their debut EP and while putting the finishing touches to it they still managed to find time to headline a show at the prestigious Sound City festival in Liverpool, England. The band is currently making plans to work with famed British producer Gavin Monaghan (Editors, Ryan Adams, Kings Of Leon, Robert Plant) in the coming months on some brand new tracks. Their debut EP ‘Ghosts’ will be released in the autumn of 2014 through Broken Melody Records.
Contact: pearldrums1@hotmail.com
A metal band based in Brooklyn, comprising of 8th graders have signed a two-album recording deal with Sony. The band is called Unlocking the Truth and they rose to fame by performing Time Square and Washington Square Park. Unlocking the Truth is currently touring the country as a part of the Vans Warped Tour and recently took time off from pre-algebra class to open for Gun N Roses in Las Vegas. Having scored the deal as minors the 8th graders’ Sony contract had to be approved and filed in Manhattan Supreme Court. Check out the live video here.
Buzz Track: Requeim
Lily & The Parlour Tricks influences range from The Andrews Sisters and The Everly Brothers to Nine Inch Nails and The White Stripes. They have released two singles which were produced by Emery Dobyns (Sia, Patti Smith, Travis, Antony & The Johnsons). This indie act can be found gigging around NYC including Mercury Lounge, Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2, Cameo, and The Living Room. Highlights include their song “Belle Gunness” featured in a BMW commercial and they performed the Bonnaroo and Summerfest music festivals, as well as The Heartbreaker Banquet on Willie Nelson’s ranch during SXSW 2014. An artist to watch…
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