Bay Area music veteran Izzy The Gent produces alternative new wave post punk out of East Oakland with his collaborative band Everything But The Everything.
The EBTE website has a blog feel with blurbs and excerpts about the artists and musicians who have contributed to the project. To further hone his writing skills, Izzy started to write small reviews for bands on his Instagram, and now has taken the leap to a music blog.
When I think of a “party band” two bands immediately come to mind. ZZ Top and Chromeo. I always thought Chromeo and ZZ Top sharing a bill would be the ultimate event. Does Coachella take suggestions… asking for a friend? I bring this up because Louisville Kentucky natives War Panties tap into this raucous party vibe. […]
We all have dreams and aspirations. My guess is that Brian Hutson dreamed of show business at an early age. Singing in choir and performing in theatre was the start. Once the Hudson Valley native arrived in the big apple, it’s been full speed ahead. Endorsement deals, touring, recording is all in a day’s work. […]
Louisville Kentucky sits atop the southern belt, nestled next to the southern Midwest hip. Drawing influence from both regions must be why Louisville native Cary Shields and his new EP, Radio’s Playin stand out. Cary’s a self-described drummer, songwriter, singer and storyteller. I would add to that list “music appreciation zealot” because his new EP borrows cues from various eras and […]
Life works in mysterious ways. We fall in and out of love with people, hobbies and lifestyle. One minute, we are certain on a chosen path to happiness only to realize one day that something is missing. When someone asked drummer Mike Annese why he stopped playing music, he ended up asking himself the same […]
What is a jam band? Well, it depends on who you ask. My initial thought when listening to The Blackbird Sessions, the new album by Sugar Lime Blue was “this is a jam band”. However, Sugar Lime Blue is much more than a jam band. Their music is a reflection of the blue-collar American soul. […]
Once upon a time, writing a full-length album was requisite for any serious recording artist. Times have changed though. In this world of streaming, most artists have resorted to releasing a trickle of spaced-out singles leading to an EP / LP. A strategy that feels like leaving proverbial breadcrumbs to lure listeners to the pot. […]
No stranger to the pages of Indie Band Guru, we welcome back Stephen Jacques. Mr Jacques is a singer/songwriter/bandleader who’s lead an extraordinary life. Life’s journey is perhaps one’s best teacher. Various situations, characters, tangents and choices we encounter ultimately mold the people we become. Being an engineer, actor, tv host and overall life enthusiast has […]
We all have something that we become passionate about and dedicate our lives to. When chasing this love, at some point we stop to reflect on the journey and its origin. At 10 years old, the spark for Brooke Surgener of Erie PA was lit when discovering Michelle Branch. In pursuit of this passion, she […]
