Altered Sky

Altered Sky is a rock band based in Edinburghn and formed in early 2010. Altered Sky is made up of Ana Nowosielska (vocals), Amy Blair (drums), Neil Ramsay (guitar), Richard Passe (guitar) and Ross Archibald (bass).

The band has released a first single "Apple Tree" in November 2010. 

In July 2011, Altered Sky has released their debut EP "In This World". This EP contains 5 songs going from energetic and rythmic tunes as "I Know You Know" to ballads as "Shinning White Star". Reviews of their album were unanimous in their praise, citing the band as “Astounding ...raised the bar by quickly positioning themselves as one of the best bands in the country”. The music style of the band isn't without reminding a famous rock band : Paramore.

The band has booked some shows in Scotland in March and April. Check out their website for further informations and to buy tickets.

Website : http://alteredsky.com/
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/alteredsky
Twitter : https://twitter.com/AlteredSky
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/AlteredSkyOfficial

The New Limb

The New Limb is a band from Silver Lake, Los Angeles and made up with Joey Chavez (vocals and guitar), Lauren Salamone (keyboards and vocals), Dan Perez (guitar and vocals), Adam Chavez (drums and vocals) and Dave Berg (bass and 808).

"Known for their incredible live show, stellar harmonies and "genre-bending" sound, rock quintet The New Limb are one of a kind. Pulling influences from a century's worth of song writers and comparisons spanning from Arcade Fire to the Zombies to Stars to the Shins, The New Limb truly has a unique but familiar sound."

They have just released a free mixtape "Inconsistencies". This mixtape features orignal songs, covers, some live in-studio tracks. If I had to choose some of my favorite songs from this mixtape, I think I would keep "Stifled" and "Strength in our bones". The mixtape contains lots of great songs.

The band is also working on a full length album which due out 2013.

Website : http://www.thenewlimb.com/

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/thenewlimb

Twitter : https://twitter.com/thenewlimb

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/TheNewLimb

Tumblr : http://thenewlimb.tumblr.com/

Scottish Special : Fluorescent Hearts

Fluorescent Hearts is a band from Glasgow and made up of Chris Ashton (vocals and guitar), Andrew Stuart (Bass) and Gary G. (drums).

"What sets Fluorescent Hearts apart from the average pop peddlers inundating the airwaves, is their unabashed love of a kaleidoscopic array of music and their ability to incorporate these influences into a sound that belongs solely to them. Beginning with a childhood love of pop punk and grunge, they maintain their rock roots but sway towards taking a perfect demographic of One Republic’s intricately textured yet song savy composition and Savage Garden’s timeless vocal melodies and sugary sweet instrumentation, singing about love and life, drumming up familiar emotions anyone can relate to."

Fluorescent Hearts have released their debut album "Anthem" on september 2012. This album is available on itunes and on their store. It's a great pop/rock album. These guys have all the ingredients to become a successful rock band.

Fluorescent Hearts - "Tell Her You Love Her"

Fluorescent Hearts - "Anthem Of The Heart"

Fluorescent Hearts - "Gasoline"

Website : http://www.fluorescenthearts.com/

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/FHtheband

Twitter : https://twitter.com/FHtheBand

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/FluorescentHeartsTV

Scottish Special : Holly Drummond

After the Danish special, I gonna start tonight a new special week with this time scottish artists. The first scottish artist to open this "Scottish Special" is Holly Drummond. 

Holly Drummond is a 18 years old talented singer-songwriter from Edinburgh.  I found her on Bandcamp yesterday and from the first seconds of listening she really blew me away !!! I think the first think I liked was her voice. She has a gorgeous tone of voice. Moreover, we feel a real maturity in her songs. I would have never thought she were 18 by listening to her songs.

"She writes astute, wry, introspective lyrics allied to beautifully crafted melodies, we can’t help but be impressed by the maturity and insight on display"

Holly has been writing and recording her own songs since 2009. Her youtube account has encountered a good success. She already have nearly 11 000 followers and you'll find there around 100 acoustic videos of her songs and also covers.

Holly has released her debut EP "Cloud Nine" in August 2012. This EP, available on itunes, contains 6 great songs that I highlly recommend. Here's some of them bellow :

Holly Drummond - "Girl That You Don't Know"

Holly Drummond - "Cloud Nine"

Holly Drummond - "The Hands Of Change" (feat. Lewis Mokler)

Holly Drummond - "Out Of My Mind"

Website : http://www.hollydrummond.com/

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/HollyDrummondMusic

Twitter : https://twitter.com/holly_drummond

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/smoothiesforme

The Baron Sisters

The Baron Sisters is a duo from Florida and made up of the sisters Kimberly (vocals) and Kelsie (guitar/vocals) Baron.

" With a natural talent for writing catchy melodies, and the ability to engage their audiences with honest, relatable songs, this charming duo delivers sincere songs with distinctive instrumentation and remarkable harmonies."

The Baron Sisters released their debut EP "The Baron Sisters EP" in January 2012. Their first album "Positive Thinker" has been released October 2nd, 2012. You can buy these two album on their store or itunes. You won't be deceived by their songs, it's a musical sunshine.

The Baron Sisters - "Positive Thinker"

The Baron Sisters - "Busy Man"

The Baron Sisters - "Bourbon Street" & "Hope For Me"

The Baron Sisters - "Corridor"

Website : http://baronsistersmusic.com/

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/thebaronsisters

Twitter : http://twitter.com/thebaronsisters

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/TheBaronSisterspage

The Adamant

The Adamant is a band from Austin, TX made up of the twin brothers Josh Olsen (vocals, bass) and Jeremiah Olsen (vocals, guitar). 

"The Adamant definitely brings a total package, from heart felt lyrics, and unique melodies, to their undeniable love for what they do. They have a sound that appeals to all ages, and they pride themselves on producing music that is perfect for every atmosphere."

Josh and Jeremiah has started singing and playing music at age thirteen. They have created the band The Adamant in 2008. 

The Adamant has released their debut album "Who You Really Are" in 2010. This album is currently available on Noistrade : http://noisetrade.com/theadamant . This album contains 11 pop/rock songs. The Adamant has found influence in such great bands anywhere from Coldplay to the Beatles, to U2, and many more. The particularity of their music is really this rich vocal blend provides by the twins.

You can also check out their great acoustic covers on their youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/theadamantmusic

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Adamant/101688666422
Twitter : https://twitter.com/JoshANDJeremiah
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/theadamantmusic

Shannon Curtis : "Anti-Gravity" + House Concert

Shannon Curtis, the singer-songwriter from LA, has released a new single called "Anti-Gravity" from her upcoming full length debut album CINEMASCOPE, which should be ready in the first quarter of 2013.

"Anti-Gravity" is out since August 28th and you can buy it on Shannon's store. People who will buy that song will also receive a free bonus acoustic version of this song, recorded at a house concert in Sacramento, CA.

Talking about house concerts, Shannon has been doing fifty house concert in 15 states during the summer. "Curtis's groundbreaking touring approach is taking the new "direct-to-fan" marketing ideology to its extreme, and is proving to be both highly successful as well as "an amazing amount of fun," according to Curtis.".  She has made a video about it :

If you would like to listen to Shannon's great songs, you can still book a show. For that, you can contact Jamie Hill at Saint Cloud Records (jamieh@saintcloudrecords.net)

Shannon Curtis - "Brightest Lighr In The Room"

Shannon Curtis - "Let's Stay In"

Website : http://shannoncurtis.net

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/shannoncurtismusic

Twitter : https://twitter.com/ShannonCurtis

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/shannoncurtismusic

Young's Got Talent : Annie Drury

Annie Drury is a twenty years old singer-songwriter from Keighley, West Yorkshire. I've found her this morning thanks to a great suggestion from youtube and I've listened to her music on repeat since that.

"The style of music in which Annie creates, combines piano based melodies with effortless vocals through the influence of Folk and Soul music.". 

Annie was born into a musical family from an Irish folk background. Her father, a singer/songwriter and her late Grandfather was a well known flautist in the London/Irish music scene from the late 1940's . Both have been strong inspirational figures during Annie's early years. Annie's song writing has been influenced by timeless, classic female artists such as Joni Mitchel, Carol King and Kate Bush. 

She  has been performing and writing songs since a young age. Annie writes haunting songs.  Her gorgeous voice accompanied by the sound of her piano gives a captivating mix from the first to the last note.

In late Febuary 2012 Annie signed to Cuckoo Records, (a Leeds based record comapany) and has been writing and working on her new E.P with Bob Bradley.

Annie Drury - "Lullaby"

Annie Drury - "Tattoos and Brass Shoes"

Annie Drury & Jason Kyrone - "Run" Snow Patrol cover

Myspace : http://www.myspace.com/anndrury

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/Annie-Drury-music/185837401492957

Twitter : https://twitter.com/anniedrurymusic

Soundcloud : http://soundcloud.com/anniedrury

Amy Kuney - "Believe In Me"

Amy Kuney has released a new song "Believe In Me". Once again Amy kuney offers us a great and catchy song ! You can buy "Believe In Me" on Bandcamp.

Reed Pittman

Reed Pittman is a singer-songwriter native of Atlanta and now based out in Nashville. This is how he describes his songwriting "I play keys, I write music... I put them together and out come songs. It's a recipe that we all have inside somewhere, and like cooking, we aren't likely to get it right the first time. Here is my attempt at doing some good cooking."

Reed Pittman has released his debut EP "Sunday Afternoon" in 2009. In 2011, he funded his new album "Ferris Wheel" thanks to kickstarter. You can find this 2 records on itunes and amazon.

Website : http://www.reedpittman.com/
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/reedpittmanmusic
Twitter : https://twitter.com/reedpittman
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/reedpittman21

Anna Johnson needs your help !

Anna Johnson is one of the 500th contestants of the Dodge Dart Commercial competition. To help her win this contest, all you have to do is to download her song "Someday" for free here before July 29th !!!

"And if you want to help fund a WHOLE SERIES of live, HD music videos (covers and originals) for the next year, simply donate to my Kickstarter Project in the next 6 days! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/annajohnsonmusic/anna-johnson-christmas-e... Every dollar will go toward a music video or other necessary expense (touring, graphic design, merchandise, recording, recording equipment, etc.)."

Young's Got Talent : Hillary Hand

Hillary Hand is a young singer-songwriter and pianist from Colorado Springs. She has been playing piano since the age of 6, it took her 17 years to put the pen to paper and write her first song.


"With lyrics that suggest a maturity usually reserved for those far older than Hillary, and arrangements that captivate, you can expect nothing short of brilliance from this artist in the years to come."

I found her thanks to noisetrade and after listening to her song during few seconds, I've been immediatly captivate by her voice. She has a particular and gorgeous tone of voice ! Her debut single "Take Me Away" is spellbinding song of whom you should quickly become addicted. This song is available for free on noistrade at the moment, so do yourself a favor and download/ share it.

Hillary Hand - "Take Me Away"

"Hillary Hand is tough to nail down. Listening to her music is like hearing the passing of the seasons in a 3 minute time frame. Her delicate and breathy vocals carry you in gently, and leave you in a pounding storm of instrumentation, harmonies, and aggressiveness. But she brings you through the experience so masterfully, that what should be a dizzying array of influences and sounds becomes a cohesive journey that you never want to stop revisiting."

Website : http://www.hillaryhand.com/

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/hillaryhand

Twitter : https://twitter.com/hillaryhand

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/hillaryhand

Superstar Runner

Superstar Runner is a band from Springfield, Missouri, helmed by Ben Johnson. "His goal is simple; to authentically write music that connects with his listeners. The difference between artists these days and Superstar Runner is that he is committed to being honest in his musical expressions."

In less than two years, Superstar Runner has crossed the country four times and has been to 42 different states. His endeavors as a musician have communicated that he is committed to his fans and more importantly his music.

Superstar Runner has released his new album entitled Heritage/Lineage/ Hand Me Downs/Scars (Your Birth Marks Do Not Bother Me) in February of 2012. This album contains 11 songs. Each song is like a short story accompagnied by a soft and beautiful music. It's typically the sort of album that suits well with a relax sunday.

Website : http://superstarrunner.tumblr.com/
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/superstarrunnermusic
Twitter : https://twitter.com/superstarrunner
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/infinityandmore
Bandcamp : http://superstarrunner.bandcamp.com/

Casey Stratton - "Wait By The Water" EP

Casey Stratton has released a new EP called "Wait By The Water". This EP of 6 songs is available on bandcamp.

This EP features a piano/vocal version of "Tears That Know Your Name," the instrumental piano of "Sacred Tattoo," an improvisation and 2 songs I wrote in 1995 that had never been recorded until now. 

The Eleventh Hour

The Eleventh Hour is a rock band from Virginia made up of Cliff Roebuck (vocals/guitars/keys), Allen Bays (guitars/vocals), Logan Bayly (bass/vocals), Christian Zawacki (drums). "With a solid rock backbone and aggressive, alternative, and pop undertones, this band has a sound that will demand your attention!"

If you like rock music and the kind of music that sounds a bit like Daughtry, so the music of The Eleventh Hour is made for you.

The band has released 2 EPs : "Epiphany" in January 2012 and "Therapy" in June 2012. The Eleventh Hour will be preparing to record new songs for a third EP to release Fall 2012. They will be supporting the EP with 4 additional east coast tours this fall and winter 2012 and they are currently booking a west coast tour in January 2013.

Website : http://theeleventhhour.bigcartel.com/
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/theeleventhhourva
Twitter : https://twitter.com/TEHofficial
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/VAtheeleventhhour

Youtube Talent : Jenna Anne

Jenna Anne is a singer-songwriter, musician and vlogger from California. I found her by chance on youtube. Jenna Anne did a lot of videos. You can find 118 videos of cover songs and also original songs. Her videos are successful. She already has nearly 37 000 subscribers and has got get 4.6 million of views !!!

Jenna Anne - "Without You" - David Getta ft. Usher cover

Jenna Anne - "Notice Me"

Jenna Anne - "Until We Wake"

Jenna Anne - "My Lips Are Words"

She writes quite touching lyrics and I particularly like her ton of voice. I think you will probably hear about her in the years coming. I let you judge by yourself.

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/JennaAnneFans
Twitter : https://twitter.com/jennaanne01
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/JennaAnne1026

In My Coma

In My Coma is a band from Toronto made up of Jasper James (vocals/guitar), LauraDoll (bass/vocals) and Mike Paterson (drums). A huge thank you to Indie Follow Back who told me about them.

"IMC’s music combines the energy and loudness of modern rock with the dark and melodic characteristics of Brit-pop. ."

In My Coma have released their debut album "Magnets & Miracles" in 2011. "The album will be a collection of interrelated songs about darkness and human connection, with formidable elements of heavy rhythmic rock and electronic sampling. As Jasper puts it, “With our first installment, we don’t want to ring people’s doorbells, we want to kick the front door down.”"

"Magnets & Miracles" is available on their store, itunes and cdbaby.



Website : http://www.inmycoma.com
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/InMyComa
Twitter : https://twitter.com/inmycoma
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/inmycoma

Justin Tracy

Justin Tracy is a UK-born singer-songwriter, now based out of New York. Justin has started his musical career at the age of 14 by playing drums in several bands. 

He taught himself guitar when he moved to the States and has released his first solo album "Understanding" in 2005.

Discography :

- UNDERSTANDING (2005) 
- SUFFOLK SESSIONS (2007) 
- THE ARCHITECT (2010) 
- BANGLA MOTOR (2011)

Justin's last EP "Bangla Motor" has been recorded in Bangladesh in 2011. For this record, Justin used some traditional instruments including the tabla, an Indian Drum and an electronic Tanpura, a type of lute. The use of unusual instruments is one of the things I like the most in indie artists. It gives something more magical in their songs.

I highly recommanded you this album. You can buy it on Justin's store. "Bangla Motor" contains 5 amazing songs :

"Such A Good Thing"

"One Better"




"The Most"



"Without You"



"Bangla Motor"



Website : http://www.justintracy.com
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/JustinTracyMusic
Twitter : https://twitter.com/JustinTracys
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/MrJustintracy

Ourlives

"Ourlives are an explosive, emotive, expansive four-piece, poised and ready at the start of their music recording lives -- a band clearly capable of injecting their own edge and making powerful forward-looking, life-touching music. Hailing from Reykjavik, Iceland, the music they make is a dramatic crossover hybrid of melodic intelligent progressive rock and warm powerful emotional pop."

Ourlives is a band made up of Leifur (Vocal / Guitars),  Bjössi (Bass / Keys / B.Vocals), Garðar (Drums), Hálfdán (Bass /guitar). The reminds me another great band from Iceland, Dikta. 


Ourlives had released their debut album "We Lost The Race" in 2008. Their track “Núna” caught the attention of Grammy award-winning producer David Bottrill, who brought them to Canada to record three more songs for the album.


In 2011, they released their debut US album "Out Of Place".  When you listen to the songs of "Out of Place", each track becomes quickly a real addiction. This Ep is available on bandcamp, amazon and itunes. 


"They are not a band afraid to play with the warmth of old-school guitars, with the analogue dust of keyboards, with the power of silence, or the strength that can be found in their harmonious vocals. Neither are they a band afraid of soothing, soaring melodies, of emotional choruses, and the idea that less is often so much more. The foursome are fusing their ambitious ideas together to produce a sound that's as potentially epic as their Icelandic landscape and they do this without ever losing sight of the power and strength of pop and the art of keeping it simple."

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/Ourlives.Iceland
Twitter : https://twitter.com/ourlivesband
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/ourlivesiceland
Bandcamp : http://spartanrecords.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-place

Jules Larson - "Let's Stay Young"

Jules Larson has also a new album out. "Let's Stay Young", her debut album, is available since May, 29th. You can find it on itunes or spotify.

This new album contains 10 songs. In it you will find as much rock songs like "I Want It All", that you already know if you are a faithful reader, as beautiful ballad like "Rocketship" or "Running Wild".

"Let's Stay Young" is the kind of album everybody should have in his playlist. You can listen to some of the new songs on this music sampler.