So many music artists today seem to aim at creating a sound that can be played on popular radio stations. Although these tunes are catchy and we often catch ourselves singing the lyrics in our heads, there seems to just be a consistency, a derivative sameness, in what we are delivered. Robert Pollard Keeps Classic Rock […]
Songwriting can be a tough task. Finding influence and ideas to write about along with unique melodies each time is not for the faint of heart. Sometimes it takes a commitment to fully dive in to see how proficient you really can be. Our latest find Dan Weintraub did just that and it is paying […]
By Emma Cohen of Indie Band Guru After a quite a spell as a popular live band in England, Darla and the Blonde have finally sat down to record. Darla and the Blonde Releases Single We still have to wait for their debut EP, scheduled for release in late May, but the five-piece has offered […]
There’s no doubt that sometime within the past few years, we’ve seen a resurgence of ’80s music. I’m not saying that people are bringing back their boomboxes back out and blasting Cyndi Lauper (that’s what they did in the ’80s… right?). I mean that more and more artists are making 21st century music that greatly […]
There is inspiration for music everywhere we look. A good songwriter is able to take both good and bad experiences and turn them into songs that can relate to the listener. A good example is Nykee, a recent find of Indie Band Guru The artist, also known as Nykee Bunny Parker, grew up along the […]
By Ibn-Umar Abbasparker of Indie Band Guru Bas is a person of multiple backgrounds. He was born in Paris, France to Sudanese parents who later relocated to Jamaica, Queens, New York City when he was eight. The rapper spent his formative years here and it is here that Bas takes listeners with the release of […]
Any music maker today must use all the tools at their disposal to get their music out there to the masses. The internet and the many social media sites out there have made this easier and easier. One artist that seems to be taking advantage of what is out there is our recent find Duke. […]
Sometimes, we are introduced to certain types of music that provide powerful lyrics, and amazing guitar solos and drumming sequences. Other times, we find music that gives us a feeling beyond mere words. Roza Roza might not be an artist that you have heard about, primarily due to their mysterious nature. You’re less likely to have ever seen a picture […]
