V Sparks is a Chicago-based band consisting of Alan Lewis (Vox, Keys), Prescott Kagan (Vox, Guitar), Zach Duran (Guitar), Sam Libretti (Bass), and Adam Long (Drums). Drawing from past luminaries like David Bowie, T.Rex, The Beatles and ELO to modern acts like Arcade Fire, The Strokes, and Vampire Weekend, they have brought to pass a […]
Indie Band Guru had the opportunity to speak to folk artist Lizzy V, a Netherlands-based singer-songwriter who seeks to spread happiness through her music. Watch and read below to hear how Lizzy V responds to her own music, goes through the songwriting process and gets inspired to write her joyful songs. You’ve recently […]
This isn’t the Anti-Flag first time making rounds on the Vans Warped Tour. The first time Anti-Flag joined the tour, it was 1999 and a much simpler time. Now on its 22nd year, Anti-Flag is back and bigger than ever. Anti-Flag drummer, Pat Thetic sat down with us at the Auburn Hills stop to talk all […]
Finding a perfect musical partner is not easy. When it does happen though a magic comes with it that creates a whole even better than the parts. Our recent find Jim And Mandy are a great example of this. Jim’s introverted and personal persona somehow collided with Mandy’s optimistic innocence to form the duo that […]
I got to sit down with the very fun and talented duo of Alex Moore and Spencer Livingston from the indie-rock band Livingmore during their first time performing on the East Coast. The LA-based band performed at Union Pool in Brooklyn on July 12th during their three-day stint in New York. Moore and Livingston, with […]
The beauty of the social media! A random introductory message on Twitter turned into a deep discussion and sharing of ideas. Our new friends from melodic groove rockers Operation Neptune Spear then sat down with us to give us a look at their development and songwriting process. Enjoy the chat below: -Where did […]
One of the bonuses of being a talented musician is the ability to be in front of many different people. With this platform, you can choose to share a message that is truly meaningful to you. Stephanie Braganza is one such artist that takes advantage of this. The singer-songwriter from Toronto has some true diversity […]
When you first hear Aissa Torres, you are instantly taken back to the 80’s where old school Hip-Hop, Pop, and R&B were deep in your veins. What makes her style unique is that she took that influence and made it new, made it fresh, with upbeat tempos, catchy hooks, and long lasting melodies. We […]
