Brooklyn-based trio Howard have been building non-stop momentum with the latest release of their debut LP, Religion. NPR’s “All Songs Considered” just featured single “Falling” comparing Howard to Radiohead and praising the band’s unique approach to home made recording. Simultaneously, the lead single “Money Can’t Buy” went over the one million play mark earlier today on Spotify.
Contact: michael@ei-pr.com
Bailey Coats is a singer-songwriter from Alabama. She is new to the scene but has a mature sound. She cites Michael Buble, Lana Del Rey, Ingrid Michaelson, and Amy Winehouse as influences but has forged a sound of her own. She is currently supporting her new EP by performing local and regional shows. Her strong stage presence along with her charming vocal makes her an artist to watch in 2015.
Contact: c.bailey.coats@gmail.com
Indie folk songstress Lucette will capture your heart with her gentle voice, both beautiful and haunting. Releasing her debut album, Black Is the Color, just over four months ago, the collection was produced and recorded by the acclaimed Dave Cobb (Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell) and is quickly approaching one million total plays on Spotify. In March 2015, Lucette will make her South by Southwest debut in Austin, TX with an official showcase and multiple appearances lined up. She will continue to tour throughout the States and Canada. 2014 saw Lucette taking to the road with Joe Ely, as well as Mason Jennings, Nikki Lane, David Ramirez and Jim Lauderdale. She ended the year as direct support on Sturgill Simpson’s nearly sold-out fall tour. Full of emotion, her performances take audiences back to the days when artists such as Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, and Loretta Lynn dominated the airwaves.
Contact: rachel@bigpicturemediaonline.com
Amor Kismet recently won #FlashUnsigned, a Twitter competition hosted by Bill Werde (Billboard, Rolling Stone) to spotlight unsigned acts. He commented, “Three gorgeous sisters sing like angels with ton of personality. Unsigned? Not for long…Thank me from the stage when you win your first Grammy.” Since then, the industry has taken notice. BET named Amor Kismet as one of the most promising new acts in music and selected them to perform at this year’s BET Experience. Shortly after, the girls made their NYC debut at the legendary SOB’s. Amor Kismet is ready to give people a taste of their unique sound, which combines pop, R&B, neosoul, dance, and world music influences. The Love EP marks their first release and all four songs were co-written by the girls and Michael Dean, and produced by Bill Zimmerman.
Contact: matt@onlychilddevelopment.com, mff@frascognalaw.com
Red Cabin has released an EP called Wander since our last feature. The single, “Barricade,” was featured on Indie Shuffle and spent almost two weeks in the top 15 indie singles chart. “Barricade” was also included in another BIRP playlist as well as the Indie/Rock Playlist. Red Cabin is the solo project of Long Island musician Jonathan Foster, what started as a few songs became enough material for a full length very quickly, and the result was “Right This Way,” Red Cabin’s first release which is filled with indie power-pop jingles with hints of Weezer and The Shins.
Contact: redcabinmusic@yahoo.com