There are certain mixes of musical styles that will always jump out at me and force be to dive into the sound of the band. When a group has the bravery to take their music to an original place, regardless of what the mainstream “scene” expects, big things can come out of it. We recently […]
It is quite an accomplishment to have a lasting career in this crazy industry we call the music business. One of the keys is to always do what you love and put your passion into your music. Country star Luanne Hunt has been doing just that for over 20 years now. Her latest single “Texas […]
On the opening night of Northside Festival’s music portion last Thursday, the masterminds behind Brooklyn’s shared performance space, Unit J, celebrated their official extension into a record label. Unit J is a collection of six guys who converted their Bushwick loft into an intimate concert venue and shoot space. They’ve created a tight-knit music family […]
Sometimes we come across music that peaks our interest right away. Being the music snobs that we are here at Indie Band Guru, we like to try to get the story of the artist and how the music developed its own unique shape. We recently had the chance to hear some Matt Byron songs […]
Forgive me for this introduction — it’s going to sound like an unnecessary plug for Spotify. Regardless, I have to express my appreciation for the app that, with its vast selection of songs and algorithmically-intelligent suggestions, has introduced me to some of my favorite bands. Now included in that list is one of my latest […]
There is a very big difference between producing an album by yourself and bringing in a professional producer to steer your music. Many bands will not understand this by never having had the experience. Our friends in Fire In The Field have worked on both sides of this coin and shared their thoughts on each. […]
There is something beautiful about the mind of a composer of classical music. The way they can manipulate sound to create emotions without the use of lyrics will always amaze me. It takes work to achieve this lofty talent but our new friend Thomas Stief has done his fair share and now wants to share […]
The genre of Hip Hop is constantly changing and evolving. An artist hoping to stay at the top must always be fresh and willing to accept this change but also hold on to the classic sounds that influenced their own development. Our recent find Pflames has been in the game for a while and is […]
