Introducing Lily Virginia

Lily Virginia is a singer-songwriter hailing from West California and now based out in New York City. She has spent 7 years in Argentina and Brazil to study music, which has probably gave her this touch of originality in her music.

Lily Virginia's music  influences are varying from Angel Olsen and Sharon Van Etten to the Pixies and Wye Oak. Her music style is a mix of pop, rock, americana and also folk music. Her voice is delicately powerfull and has an indescribable little something more.

She is actually working on her debut EP. 2 songs on 5, "Dreamtrain" and "Yuriko" are already available on bandcamp.

"Dreamtrain" is a beautiful ballad about love and relationship. The melody of that song is haunting. It starts like a whisper to your ears and intensifies as we go along the song advances, to finally let us sweep away by the whirlwind of the music.

The official video for "Yuriko" has been premiered yesterday on The Deli Magazine. I really like the visual effects in that video which are very well integrated into the landscape. The rythm of that song take you away in the twinkling of an eye and get stuck in your head quickly.

I like the touch of originality that Lily Virginia has in her songs. Some aspects of her songs make me think about tribal songs, when the vocals get bigger and the magic of the moment catches you. Lily Virginia hasn't finished to surprised us !

Website : http://www.lilyvirginia.com/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/lilyvirginiamusic

Twitter : https://twitter.com/LilyVirginia

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

Introducing Gina Cimmelli

Gina Cimmelli is a singer-songwriter hailing from Brooklyn. Music has always been a part of her life, as her great-grandmother was an Italian opera singer and her grandfather a multi-instrumentalist from the golden days of radio. She has been graduated from the famous Berklee College of Music.

"Though often held in the same light as Feist or Regina Spektor, subtle timbres in her voice show hints of Billy Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, revealing a stylistic approach that’s both relevant and timeless."

Gina Cimmeli is far to be a beginner in the music world. She has released her debut EP "Don't Be Mad" in 2009, following by the single "Forget" in May 2012 and her first album "Gina's Picture Show" in August 2012. Maybe some of you have already heard about Gina thanks to The Independent Music Awards. She was a winner of the 10th annual program in the folk/singer-songwriter category with her song "Don't Be Mad".

Gina Cimmelli - "Don't Be Mad"

Gina Cimmelli - "Aviator"

This summer, she is back with a new EP called "Summer Singles". The EP contains 3 songs in a various genre and with different emotions. But even in songs which are more sad, Gina manages to make them shine with a touch of joy.

The first single released of this EP is "Clementine". This song debuted on the American Songwriter. It's a beautiful song about a long-distance relationship. This song has an haunting melody.



The second song released of "Summer Singles" is "Like I Did". This song, about an ended relationship, has an intoxicating rhythm.

I have listened to all Gina's songs (you can listen to them on Spotify).  The huge force and common point all her songs have, is that she captivates you from the first second. She makes you take the train I you don't leave it until you've finished the trip in her musical atmosphere.

Website : http://ginaspictureshow.com/
Twitter : https://twitter.com/ginacimmelli
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/ginaelizabethbean
Bandcamp : http://ginacimmellimusic.bandcamp.com/

Introducing Elli Schoen

Elli Schoen is a singer-songwriter from Fremantle in Western Australia. She performs accompagnied by Anthony Doherty on Drums, Tom Lucy on Bass, and Josh Harwood on Lead Guitar.

Elli has a unique tone of voice. I think this sentence from her bio describe it quite well : "Elli's voice is one that will take you on a journey with its seductive growling lows and soaring highs, all delivered with her trademark effervescent energy. "

Elli has released her debut EP "Love in Suburbia" in May 30th, 2013. You can buy it here. This EP contains several songs with a bewitching rythm like in "Love in Suburbia" or "Swooned". These songs are really catchy.

Elli Schoen - "Swooned" + interview @ Mojos Bar

This EP also contains a powerfull ballad called "Fourteen", which is the second single of this EP.

  

It's a pity that we can't listen to more songs at the moment. It's quite easy to feel transported by the effervescent and mesmerizing energy of Elli's music. I hope she will write another EP or a debut album soon.

Website : http://www.triplejunearthed.com/ellischoen

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elli-Schoen/149905695055580

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSj9xZGKXpJSHCjuzkhJX7w

Introducing Riley Pearce

Riley Pearce is a young indie-roots musician based in Perth, Western Australia. His music is suited for fans of Ben Howard or Passenger's music style.

At only 20 years old and after only playing his first-ever open mic in April last year, Riley has released his debut EP "We Are Fools" June 7th, 2013. The track "We Are Fools" has become increasingly popular and gained airtime on Triple J. Riley. The EP is available on bandcamp, itunes and spotify. Perth Videographer Christian Niddrie filmed the launch for the We Are Fools.

Riley's EP contains 4 great folk-pop song and we easily are blown away by his music. His sounds is quite unique and I also like his guitar play. You shouldn't be deceived by the discovery of his music.

If you live in Australia, Riley has a show planned Wednesday July 17th at Indi Bar, Perth.

 

Website : http://www.rileypearce.com.au/

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

Twitter : https://twitter.com/riley_pearce

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

Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/rileypearcemusic

Instagram : http://instagram.com/rileypearcemusic

An interesting opportunity for indie artists !

I've had this information by email and I think many of you among the indie artists could be interested by this.

Ray Recordings has created a new event : RecordingFestival.com.

The Recording Festival is a competition that will give 3 Bands / Artists the opportunity to spend two weeks of free recording, room and board at the beautiful residential studios of The Grouse Lodge, Ireland in Summer 2014 with a team of outstanding producers and engineers. If you aren't familiar with The Grouse Lodge, we're talking Michael Jackson, Muse, Snow Patrol, Manic Street Preachers, R.E.M, Bonnie Raitt and many other heavyweights have tracked here. But that's not all…An HD Film Crew will be at the studio to capture the winners' recording sessions + Everyone who enters will have their track listen too by one of their expert Judges

To enter to the contest, go on Recording festival website and send them your best track, a short biography and the small application fee of 39$.

Boho Dancer

Boho Dancer is a danish trio from Copenhagen and made up of Ida Wenøe (Lead vocals & guitar), Símun Mohr (bass, guitar, backing vocals) and Asker Bjørk (drums, guitalele, backing vocals).

Boho Dancer formed in Aarhus, Denmark in 2009 around the singer and songwriter Ida Wenøe. While starting out as a quartet, the band really started flourishing when it was reduced to a trio in early 2011. They won the unsigned bands prize, hosted by Danish National Public Radio, in may 2011. Their debut EP "Furry Skin" was released in 2012.



This EP is composed by an eclectic mix of music accompagnied by Ida Wenøe's magical and captivating voice. The sound of Boho Dancer's music is really unique. I think that's probably why I like danish artists more and more. Whoever the danish artist you listen to, their is always something different and surprizing in their music.

Boho Dancer has worked on their debut full-length album set for release in April 2013. The first single of this upcoming album is "Fictional Reasons".

Website : http://www.bohodancer.com/
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/Bohodancer
Twitter : https://twitter.com/Boho_Ida
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/bohodancerdk

Jessica Morhall - "Leave It All Behind"

Jessica Morhall, the singer-songwriter from Perth, WA, has released her debut EP "Leave It All Behind".  This EP is available on itunes, CDbaby and The Holding Pattern. You can also stream it on soundcloud.

This new EP include 4 pop songs infused with soul and blues. I've been listening to this EP for a week now, and it's the kind of EP of which we don't get tired to listen to over and over again. There is something mesmerizing and relaxing in "Leave It All Behind" with  pureness and emotion in Jessica's beatuiful voice, mostly accompanied by the melody of her piano. These 4 catchy and haunting songs tell stories to which all listeners can relate. 

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/

Mara and The Bitter Suite

Mara And The Bitter Suite is band from NYC and New Jersey and headed up by Mara Davi (Broadway actress, lyrics/vocals) and Adam Waite (Composer, Conductor, Music and Keys).

After collaborating on multiple concerts for Birdland, Ars Nova, and Lyrica Chamber Orchestra, they decided it was time to write their own music and find their own sound.

Their debut album "Unspoken" was released in July 2012 and is available on itunes and amazon. I had the chance to listen to the whole album, which brings a real touch of originality in the music world. The 9 songs is a musical trip rythmed from beautiful ballads like 'When I" and "Walking Thru Water"  to  catchy songs like one of my favorite song from this album "Playground Song". Moreover, Mara's voice is just beautiful ! I think you should like this album as well.

Mara and The Bitter Suite - "When I"

Mara and The Bitter Suite - "Hurricane"

Mara and The Bitter - "Clover and Clementine"

Website : https://maraandthebittersuite.bandpage.com/

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

Twitter : https://twitter.com/MaraBitterSuite

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

Maggie McClure - "The Girl You Want To Be" Official Video

Maggie McClure has released an official video for her song "The Girl You Want To Be". This song from her newest EP is available on itunes or on her store.

Young's got talent : Rae Morris

Rae Morris is a nineteen years old singer-songwriter from Blackpool in England. I've heard about this amazing artist thanks to James Wilson from  http://myrandomjukebox.blogspot.fr/  (check out his great blog) who had the chance to see her performing lately.

She has been performing since two years only but I believe that we gonna hear about her quickly with her talent.

Rae Morris has a huge and incredible voice. Accompagnied by the sound of her piano, the mix gives  captivating ballads. She has released a limited edition of an EP "For You" in march 2012. This EP is sold out and unfortunately I don't think you can find her music somewhere else for the moment.

Website : http://www.raemorris.co.uk/
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/raemorrisblackpool
Twitter : https://twitter.com/raemorrismusic
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/raemorrismusic

Download Cara Salimando's June EP for free !!!

You can download Cara Salimando's last EP for free here : https://www.facebook.com/carasalimando/app_392167880820542

The June EP contains 2 songs :

Cara Salimando - "Kill A Little Time"

Cara Salimando - "Never Come Home"

You can always find her previous EPs on her website or on itunes. Cara has announced today that she will release a full length record, so stay tune !

The Spring Standards - "Heavy Home" (Official video)

The Spring Standards have released a video for their song "Heavy Home". This song is one of the song of their new album "Yellow//Gold" which is available here .

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/

Kal Lavelle

Kal Lavelle is an irish singer-songwriter now based out in London. Kal began playing guitar after winning a thousand pounds in a Mars Bar when she was 10 years old.

Her single 'Breakfast At Tiffanys' was recently chosen as 'Single of the Week' on iTunes, which in turn, saw her debut EP ‘Shivers’ climb to #5 in the iTunes Singer/Songwriter album chart. The iTunes US & Japanese stores also featured her in the 'New & Noteworthy' section. 

She has released an EP of 5 songs "Shiver" in June 2011. This EP is avalaible on itunes. 

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/kallavellemusic
Twitter : https://twitter.com/kallavelle
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/KalLavelle

Matt Sztyk

Matt Sztyk is a singer-songwriter native from New Jersey. He currently resides in Sydney, Australia. "Paralleled to the blue-collar sound of Springsteen with the hopeful tinges of Ben Kweller and Pete Yorn, Matt Sztyk’s songs are relatable and honest—and will no doubt have you singing along."

Matt Sztyk has released is debut EP "Polaroid" in august 2011. This EP contains 3 songs "Polaroid", "Let Me Be Your Peace" and "Hang My Head Low".

Matt Sztyk - "Polaroid"

You can download Matt Sztyk's EP for free on noisetrade : http://noisetrade.com/mattsztyk

Bandcamp : http://mattsztyk.bandcamp.com/

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

Twitter : https://twitter.com/mattsztyk

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

Emily Danger - "Paintings "EP

Emily Danger is a band from New York City. The band consists of Emily Nicholas (vocals, piano), Ryan Nearhoff (vocals, guitar), Cameron Orr (violin, bass, melodica, vocals), Colin Lime (drums, vocals), and Coyote Anderson (bass).

"Nicholas’ voice truly serves as an instrument in its own right and, not only does the listener get mesmerized in her singing, they don’t want it to end"

The band has released an EP "Paintings" in April 2012. Unfortunately this EP contains only 4 songs. It's a pitty because all these songs are great and it's very frustrating not to be able to listen to more music from Emily Danger.

At the first listening, I've been quite impressed by Emily Nicholas' voice, in particular in the song "Shed My Skin". Just after hearing a few seconds of this song, my first reaction was "wow ! what a voice !"

The mix of the sound of each instruments and Emily's voice give to the listener a captivating music cocktail whose you will quickly become addicted.

Website : http://www.emilydangerband.com/Emily_Danger/Home.html

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

Twitter : https://twitter.com/emilydangerband

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

Bandcamp : http://emilydanger.bandcamp.com/

Jason James

Jason James is a singer-songwriter and a pastor from South Houston in Texas. I found him after hours of research of a good music to talk about to you today.

Jason has released his first album "When Everything Fades" in 2006. In 2011, he has been back with 3 songs in his EP "In The Labs (Project)"

I don't know more things about him but I think you should like "When Everything Fades" as much as me.

Website : http://www.afoolsgold.org
Bandcamp : http://jasonjamessounds.bandcamp.com/
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/AFoolsGold
Twitter : https://twitter.com/jason883

Wayward Daughter

Wayward Daughter is a band from Hertfordshire/London in England and made up of Lydia McAllister (singer) and Becky East (guitar) . I found out these 2 girls on youtube this week. I don't remember how I found them but I've been quickly became addicted to their sound.

Unfortunately I can't tell you a lot of things about Wayward Daughter. Lydia is a singer-songwriter. Her gorgeous voice has something special that captivate the listener. Becky is also a songwriter but also, above all a talented guitarist.

Check out their youtube chanel, they've done a lot of great original and cover songs. They now have 4 tracks available on itunes here : http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/live-acoustic-single/id50956245

Wayward Daughter - "One Three One"

Wayward Daughter - "Hello Sanity"

Wayward Daughter - "For The Keeping"

Wayward Daughter - "What I Have Done"

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

Twitter : https://twitter.com/WDaughterBand

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/LydiaEvangeline

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