
Timid and soft spoken during early childhood, no one imagined his future interests might include songwriting and stage performance. Attending schools in The West Indies, Japan and various parts of the states, exotic locales like Okinawa and Jamaica helped to shape +Spanx cosmopolitan worldview ...

deVries (pro. devreese; Dutch def. from/of the North) is the new band of singer/writer/guitarist Travis DeVries of Seattle band The Turn-ons. The August '09 issue of Spin magazine list The Turn-ons in its 100 "greatest bands you've (probably) never heard." Peter Buck of R.E.M....

White Picket Fence is honest, unadulterated indie rock with a sense of urgency that gives their material absolute credibility… Not because of the way somebody can describe it, but because of the way that it exists intrinsically. ...

Githead are Colin Newman (of Wire), Malka Spigel and Max Franken (of Minimal Compact), and Robin Rimbaud (Scanner). But who they are is far less important than what they are: a band, rather than just a collaboration of individuals...

After two woozy, psychedelic, and often–claustrophobic records that touched upon their great potential (2006's Preyers EP and 2007's Hoarse Lords), the Oakland-based Clipd Beaks have birthed something pretty damn amazing. To Realize is a turning-point. A record of personal and artistic growth. ...

Indie Music Universe
Hey indie music fans, here's an artist to check out today: Galapaghost. Galapaghost
is the conception of singer/songwriter Casey Chandler. He is a recent
graduate of SUNY Purchase, which he attended from 2005-2009 and
graduated with a bachelor's degree in Music production.
www.myspace.com
MySpace Music profile for Galapaghost. Download Galapaghost Folk Rock / / music singles, watch music videos, listen to free streaming mp3s, & read Galapaghost's blog.

Molina & Johnson by Molina & Johnson Consider the collective catalogs of these two prolific masters of the new American folk songcraft: Magnolia Electric Co., Centro-matic, Songs: Ohia, South San Gabriel. Now, let's just be honest....

"If you feel you’ve been going through the motions, take your hands & just let go." 21 year old Tulsa native, Jonathan Van Risseghem sings on his full length release The Motions. The motion of his career has greatly accelerated recently, as he experiences a fast growing following. ...

By Kristin Anderson On my search for some quality indie to pay forward, I stumbled across a indie folk band that has helped to solidify the existence of some happy music. Thao With the Get Down Stay Down has succeeded in forcing our spoiled, overindulged, grumpy listeners to smile again....

Indie Music Universe If you're in the Northern Virginia area and are looking for some good indie music fun this Halloween weekend, check out the MAIMFest: http://tinyurl.com/ygzezdk
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The Workhouse Arts Center proudly presents our first annual MAIMFest (Mid-Atlantic Independent Musician)! On October 31, 2009, MAIMFest will have artist from the District all the way down to North Carolina performing from noon-til-dusk.

Attack the City was formed in the spring of 2008. Sean met Sam, and wanted to start a band. After a few lineup changes, the core of the band was created. ATC is heavily influenced by electronic hard rock bands such as The Receiving End of Sirens, Saosin, and Underoath amongst others. A...

A big thank you to all those who voted in our first contest ever! Well, the results are in and the winning design is design #3....

Swim (To Reach the End),” off their forthcoming debut, Astro Coast, is pure left coast– from the echoing Brian Wilson harmonies to the Weezer-esque power pop chorus.” - Pitchfork “You’ll be hearing more from this band for sure.” - Spin “Surfer Blood make accomplished, hook-filled ind...

Singer/songwriter Johnny Nicholson reflects a deep and diverse talent. Unafraid to venture into new territory, he’s lived in California, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Europe. Nicholson’s motley of adventurous explorations in geography is paralleled with his musical styles. He...









