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 […]
Something is brewing in the south eastern hemisphere. I’ve noticed an uptick in talent making headlines from Australia. Time to add another name to that list. Bec Taylor and The Lyrebirds hail from Canberra, Australia. Their sound is a blend of country / alt / indie / folk. Bec Taylor is no stranger to the […]
There will always be something to be said about sticking with a craft for years. When there is a passion for something, keep doing it. Your skills, talent, and experience will continue to grow. Combine that with the strength to do your own thing and not conform to what ‘the masses’ want and you will […]
Sometimes the greatest things come out of random happenings. Music is well known for this. Not just in inspiration but also in collaboration. Our recent discovery Cardosia Street is the result of some fun times that turned into some fun music and a fun album. The River Inside of Me is a gentle breeze of […]
Strap yourselves in for a roots rock revival. Our friend Christian Parker puts aside his usual singer-songwriter fare and dives headfirst into all the jangly glory of The Byrds on his latest album, Change is Now: A Tribute to The Byrds. Forget nostalgia acts churning out tired covers – Parker breathes new fire into these […]
As a musician who has been in many different aspects of the music industry, sometimes you just want to put out something personal. Studio work is great. Being part of a band is fantastic. But working with others can limit an artist at times. Our new discovery Tim Hort of The Radio Hour is putting […]
