Modern Lore is the newest album by one of the great contemporary jazz guitarists, Julian Lage. The second project working as a trio, he creates a nuanced, yet spunky blend of jazz, country, and good old rock ‘n roll. The album is a rhythmic journey. Each track contains something different, sometimes drastically so; but […]
It’s probably safe to bet you’ve never heard anything like Syrinx Effect before. Syrinx Effect is soprano saxophone and trombone, the sounds looped and modified and improvised in each song. It’s unique and downright inventive, and it really works. Getting their start in Seattle, saxophonist Kate Olson and trombonist Naomi Siegel came together to host […]
The Black Bottom is the latest full-length release from Oregon based singer/songwriter, novelist, and poet Theo Czuk. The dozen songs, subtitled Cultivating Jazz: The Full Measure, definitely delves deep into the genre’s lexicon and makes a great show of pouring old wine into shining new bottles. Despite the indie nature of the recording, it is […]
Andy Cooper combines multiple music genres to create “The Layered Effect” LP, set to release on January 26. This will be his second solo LP, after releasing eight 7″ singles and an EP on his own. Cooper’s aim of keeping rap “fresh, exciting, and competitive” is perfectly portrayed through the new LP. He’s uniquely combined […]
Buyepongo, which means “to cause a ruckus,” is bringing their perfectly infectious rhythms into the spotlight on Túmbalo. Their latest album, out Nov. 10, is bringing together elements not typically found stateside. A unique hybrid of traditional sounds heard across Colombia, Haiti, Belize, Honduras and the Dominican Republic (countries that all know how to […]
NYC-based band Valipala recently released their groovy and creative debut EP entitled Mango City. Coming off of four years of development, composing, and and recording, this record has been a long time coming for Valipala. They originally formed in 2012 under the name With Snack and spent years perfecting their sound and compositional style. After joining […]
As you have probably already learned from Indie Band Guru, we are strong believers that good music is good music, no matter what the genre. When passion and emotion is poured into the songs of an artist it is easily recognized. This is the beauty of music. Our recent discovery Alan Leatherman has the same […]
One of the most amazing things about music is that always seems to come full circle. Even with all the advanced technology and studio tricks, the basics of a musical genre will always show their roots. A true student of music, such as our recent discovery Pascal Bokar, will find a way to immerse both […]
