Since I am in a working mood tonight and seem to be immersed in exotic talented female artists, I thought I would quickly share another one with you. Australian electronica/doom pop/sexrocktica artist Abbe May, is from a small coastal town in the SouthWest of Western Australia. She records music in a small studio by the Indian ocean. She needs to be more well known in North America. (Remember where you heard her first!) Her latest song and accompanying video for the song 'TROUBLE (T.R.O.U.B.L.E.)' has been on constant repeat in my office for the past 2 hours. I can't tell you exactly what it is about this track that gets me but I am sure it has something to do with sexual swagger of the deep tones, Abbe's sultry voice and a strange falsetto that is stuck in my brain. Let yourself get sucked in to Abbe May's world with the video below: [video id="Qs-j9ZEApLQ" type="youtube"] Don't say I didn't warn you. Now tell everyone else you know about the great new music that Indie Band Guru introduced you to. For more Abbe May go to: http://abbemay.com … [Read more...]
Doe Eye’s ‘Hotel Fire’ Video Premieres On MTV Buzz.
Last week we interviewed San Fran Songstress Doe Eye. We still love her and wanted to share her good news. Her new music video for 'Hotel Fire' was premiered on MTV Buzzworthy. She is getting the recognition she deserves. Don't forget us when you're huge Doe Eye! Enjoy the video below: Get More: Doe Eye, Hotel Fire, Music, More Music Videos And look at that smoldering gaze … [Read more...]
The Woodsman’s Babe – Former MyChildren MyBride Bassist Shares His New Indie Folk Project With Us
A true musician has all genres of music running around inside their brains. A great example is Joe Lengson, former bass player of metalcore band MyChildren MyBride. Lengson left the metal behind last year and is now writing and recording an indie folk project called The Woodsman's Babe. We were able to get a first listen of his newest track "Red Or White". It is quite a change but also quite good. Enjoy it below: We had a chance to chat with Joe and convinced him to share his thoughts on his musical change and standing out in the exotic LA music scene. Here are his words: It's strange being in a major city as a new artist. It's definitely not strange being in the city of Los Angeles, because I'm originally from here, but doing anything musically here, is just weird to me. When I was out with MyChildren MyBride and we would come through LA, the shows would always be huge and awesome, but it would be really weird for people in LA to come to our shows, and be really in to our set, but not know that I was actually from here. That was always weird for me because I am a local, but they still saw me as a band member from another part of the country. So now, being a … [Read more...]
The Rivals – Psychedelic Blues To Mellow Out With
One of the most important and enjoyable parts of being in a band is getting together to write songs. When band members click this process becomes easy as each member has his parts to add to make a complete song. The whole is even better than the sum of its parts when this happens. Bands that can keep writing songs non-stop will be able to sustain a career much easier. The young band I discovered today is well on its way. Meet The Rivals. The Philadelphia based quartet has just entered their second year as a band and is already working on their 3rd album expected for release this summer. The Rivals sound is an interesting blend of overdriven blues rock with a spacey psychedelic feel. The group is comprised of pianist Wayne Gallagher, bassist Tom Williamson, drummer Bill Rose and Rob Swift on lead guitar. The fact that there are three proven songwriters in the band makes the songs come out quick and often. The ideas bouncing between these guys have crafted some attention-grabbing song. At the very end of 2012, (not a great time to release a record as it gets lost in the holiday season), The Rivals released Divine Lorraine, a 13 track album with a desolate … [Read more...]
Independent Marketing Tips From The Urban Spirit
It makes a tear of joy come to my eye when I find a band that really gets it, and knows that they have to promote and market themselves to have any success in their career. The music industry is tough. Urban Spirit, a great indie rock band from the UK offered to share some of their ideas on independently marketing your music. Read and learn below: Indie Marketing Tips from Urban Spirit: A terrible thing can happen if you don’t promote yourself as a band… NOTHING. It is becoming increasingly harder with every passing music decade to get heard by labels and to reach new music fans. Due the recent rise of social media and the internet you can’t rely on doing gigs and hoping that you will get a lucky break with a record label. Here is a news flash for all bands, labels rarely attend gigs anymore, not when they can see all they want to see on youtube and hear all they want to here on soundcloud. Which is why I have combined a 5 point must do check list for all bands to follow. Point 1: Make real music It really is crucial, there is no point marketing and advertising your band superbly if your music doesn’t appeal to anyone. And this should … [Read more...]
Exclusive First Look Video And Giveaway Contest From Indie Anti-Folk Star Jamie Block
It is a common story of an independent artist reaching a major record label deal then getting unceremoniously dropped when his newest, usually overproduced, album fails to reach platinum status. More often than not, these artist disappear forever never to share their talents with the underground fans that built them to this brush with stardom. It has taken a while but late 1990's indie star Jamie Block has now come back to reintroduce himself to a new independent music industry. Jamie Block is a New York-based singer-songwriter known for ramshackle, critical-darling, genre-bending anti-folk music. In the 90s Block busked, skylarked and chain-smoked his way to indie stardom and then—rather than turn to a life of tears when Capitol Records dropped him—traitorously joined the one percent with a Wall Street career. The story didn't end there though. Jamie then experienced his own personal fiscal cliff of midlife crisis and divorce causing a spiritual spiral, but eventually leading him back to music in an effort to reclaim his former self. Jamie is now returning to his true passion and releasing his music back to the world beginning with the Indie Band Guru exclusive … [Read more...]
Taking A Break With My Boy Cobain
Sorry to go off topic a little today but I always like to share some insight into my real life. Some days when I try to get a lot of work done I will sit at the desk in my office for hours. I don’t mind the work but I feel bad for Cobain. No not Kurt, Cobain is my Siberian Husky. He is a great dog and will often just lie at my feet, as I work, to keep me company. But when he gets hungry, he makes sure to let me know. It amazes me how much this guy eats but I will always get him the best food out there. Since I was on the computer already I decided to take a look to see if I could just buy food in bulk online instead of having to run to the store every week. Problem is there are dozens of stores that are willing to sell me food and any other pet supplies I could possibly want. How to choose? What I came across next was even better than I thought. Mypetcouponcodes.com is a website that provides just what you would think; discounts, deals, and coupons on pet supplies. They have some of the best pet stores listed and links to codes and coupons that you would never find on the regular stores website. Why would anyone pay full price again? Just use pet … [Read more...]
First Ever Indie Connect Virtual Music Conference And Expo launches This Week
We all know that it is necessary for any band trying to break out to attend and showcase thier music at Music Festivals and Conferences. These conferences are great for networking with other hard working bands and music related companies that can help you in your quest for a successful music career. Indie Band Guru will be at the IC Virtual Music Conference this week February 26th - 28th. Join me at the IC Virtual Music Conference and Expo Here is Vinny Ribas, founder of Indie Connect walking you through the Conference, its capabilities and how it can showcase your band and music. There is a great opportunity for your music related businesses too. [video id="BlQH6bE8Ybk" type="youtube"] … [Read more...]
Grant Lyle – Canadian Bluesman To Melt Your Inner Soul
Many people outside of Canada don’t realize how vibrant and alive the Canadian music scene is right now. Ok, we all know of Justin Beiber and Carly Rae Jepson but there is a lot more entertaining music than the bubble gum pop that is all over American radio. We have recently discovered an energetic blues scene and its Toronto leader Grant Lyle. The blues rock artist is well known to the north and was recently recognized as one of the top 10 Canadian blues artists by Real Blues Magazine based in British Columbia. Grant Lyle has performed at all the top clubs and blues festivals and has been featured on Canadian television multiple times. His past seven albums have been very favorable reviewed by the press as well. It is time for this talent to reach the American Blues scene. Grant Lyle’s last album So There may be his best work yet. The 12 track record highlights his true passion and ceaseless dedication to the music that he plays. On songs like ‘Cheri Ann (Long Way To Go)’ he shows off his vocal talent, a sexy vibrato voice that sounds as if it is coated in Maple syrup. On the other side is ‘Trouble Blues’ an amazing exploration of what Grant can … [Read more...]
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