Detroit’s progressive folk artist Rob Massard returns with his latest offering, Old Soul, a heartfelt and introspective journey that transcends genre boundaries. This nine-track opus is a testament to Massard’s artistic maturity, showcasing his signature blend of folk, dream pop, and subtle progressive rock influences. A Tapestry of Sound and Emotion: From the vibrant opening […]
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Rob Massard is Heading ‘So Very High’
We always love seeing an artist hit their stride. That point when mental restrictions are lifted and musical freedom is achieved. It is then that songs seem to start pouring out at a waterfall pace. This seems to be the case for our recent discovery Rob Massard for the past few years. The singer/songwriter from […]
Justin Lamoureux and his folk orchestra unearth deep-rooted layers of sound and storytelling in Midwest Dilemma’s Searching for the Cure of Loneliness, transforming folk tradition into something modern and intimate. The band creates a piece that’s both expansive and personal, blending big sound with moments where the music falls away, leaving just Justin’s voice –spotlighting […]
Passion for songwriting is something that stays with a person forever. We may be led in different directions occupying our time but the music bubbling up inside us will find the perfect time to explode out of us. That time is now for our recent discovery Patrick Ames and his newest record Slow Dip Ahead. […]
There is a small segment of our population that is just full of artistic creativity. Some of it is born into these individuals but the skills needed to show off this artistry must be constantly practiced to release the best product possible. A great example is our friend BB Stevens who has put in many […]
As we currently move forward to the next crisis, many have forgotten about the death knell delivered to the music industry by the Covid pandemic. In particular, the musicians who made their living touring and playing live. That opportunity was ripped away suddenly with these artists trying to figure out how to survive. Many did […]
With an open mind you can discover amazing music out there that is outside of your normal listening habits. We pride ourselves on that here at Indie Band Guru. Music can be beautiful in many different forms. Our latest discovery of Snatam Kaur has led us down another path of musical enlightenment. The Grammy-nominated devotional […]
When art is your life you must be willing to throw your full focus into it. This does not mean you need to be specific. Art is a many faceted diamond. Play music, paint, write. As long as you are sharing from your artistic soul, you are fulfilling your purpose. Our friend Gordon Thomas Ward […]