Hey folks, we are Savage Sister, a dream pop/shoegaze band based in Chicago. We recently released our first single, "Tiger Lamp" off of our fourth coming self-titled debut. The album drops on June 18th! If you're looking for some dreamy music to wrap yourself up in on those humid summer nights, look no further!We have been compared to Blouse most often. Our big influences are Cocteau Twins, Slowdive, Sleep Over, My Bloody Valentine and Lovesliescrushing. Thanks for checking us out!
Brooklyn four-piece Ideal Fire celebrate the release of their debut single at the Gutter in Williamsburg this Friday with fellow brooklyn-ites Tuff Sunshine (celebrating their own EP release).A proper guitar rock band, the guys in Ideal Fire manage to take songs with dueling guitar solos and Keith Moon-like drum breaks and somehow make them completely danceable."Fiver", backed with "Tsunami Summer" is available at the Ideal Fire Bandcamp site (idealfire.bandcamp.com) for free for a limited time.Treppenverter opens the show at 9:00, followed by Tuff Sunshine & Ideal Fire.The show is $5.00The Gutter is located at 200 N. 14th st.band photo by David S. Rubin
Next Up Sessions are a new kind of live music experiences that allow fans of new music to interact with emerging local artists like never before. At a Next Up Session, 5 artists play 3 songs each, after which the audience decides which act is crowned as the winner, earning a day in a recording studio to professionally lay down their tracks. As a member of the audience, youâll also get to ask the artist questions, provide feedback on their performance, and mingle with the artists after they have finished performing. The feedback you provide at Next Up Sessions is invaluable for developing artists as they seek to hone their craft and become the best that they can be. We're live at Sullivan Hall on June 11 and The Delancey on June 13. See the site for artist lists and tickets.
"WHORE" If the title of the song doesn't pique your interest, the music will. "Whore" is the second single from Tess, who coined her sound, "HipRocknB". Her debut EP, 'The Name is Tess' is here and there is no denying that Tess isn't going away anytime soon.Whore's pulsating drum beats and haunting vocals tell an intimate story of an abusive relationship. Tess explains that the deeply personal song "is very special for me, it's a story of a young girl who found the courage to say enough is enough". The track, produced by DJ Static and Dubz convey the dramatic evolution of this young woman's journey with powerful strings that will stay with you long after the song has finished.Mr. Reynolds, Executive Producer and mastermind behind "The Name Is Tess" EP combined Tess's vocal prowess with his musical skill to create a soulful masterpiece with Rock and Roll roots. This song is a MUST in your music repertoire. "Whore" is now available on iTunes Video coming soon! For more information visitwww.TheNameIsTess.comthenameistessep.bandcamp.com
A fourteen piece rag-tag group of New York's finest young musicians, Jesus On The Mainline has played to capacity crowds since their inception in the late summer of 2012. Led by GRAMMY-nominated musician Andrew Neesley, their music is reminiscent of The Black Keys, Mumford and Sons, The Black Crowes, with a dash of Joe Cocker and Janis Joplin for good measure. Listen for their epic soul cover of Nirvana's "Lithium" and the striking original songs of Andrew Neesley.On May 9, they return to The Bowery Electric following sold out performances at Joeâs Pub and Rockwood Music Hall. The night will also feature the band A View From The Hudson and singers Amanda Cross and Ashley Allen.Peak Organic Brewing is sponsoring the evening. Swing by for $4 Peak IPA drafts! A FREE open bar at a secret location in the area follows the show.
WONDERBREED is a loud, psychedelic rock band from Brooklyn, New York, and will be celebrating the release of its self-titled debut EP on Friday, April 12, at 8-12 pm at Loft 594 in Brooklyn. Featuring live performances by WONDERBREED, Redlake Circus, and more, as well as OPEN BAR. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door.Check out our website (wonderbreed.com) or our Facebook page (facebook.com/wonderbreedmusic) for more info about the show, or to get your advance tickets.
Chaiwave came to life in the fall of 2012, formed by the song writing duo of Ian Jacobs (Vocals/Guitar) and Michelle Feliciano (Drums/Vocals). After years of playing in multiple other Brooklyn, NYC based projects, with several US tours and festival dates, Jacobs and Feliciano decided to dive head first into this new musical endeavor with no inhibitions or thoughts of results. The outcome is their own brand of dark, melodic rock and roll, infused with surf and garage undertones, casually referencing The Pixies' catchy embers, Deerhunter's indie dreamscapes and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's chugging earthen grooves. During live performances they come across as kindred musical counterparts, displaying the raw chemistry that years of binding inside the creative process allows. There is an angular energy to Chainwave's music, driving melodies that burst through the most gripping parts of your indie scenery, which is ever present on the band's latest single "Wrap Me Up". A full length album is due out for the summer of 2013.Chainwave plays a free show tomorrow night at Pianos in NYC at 8PM.
We are Perp Walk, starring Roger Clark from NY1. We are a punk rock music band of native New Yorkers. We are playing 2 shows: Otto's on Friday May 1010 PM- Perp Walk- furious punk rock comedy9 PM- Even Twice- bass and drums punk duoOtto's Shrunken Head538 East 14th St, NY, NY 10009free! Freddy's Bar8 PM- Dizzy Bats- acoustic pop9 PM- Perp Walk- furious punk rock comedy10 PM Pedico- American punk11 PM Baifan- garage dance627 5th Ave Brooklyn NY 11215
Chaiwave came to life in the fall of 2012, formed by the song writing duo of Ian Jacobs (Vocals/Guitar) and Michelle Feliciano (Drums/Vocals). After years of playing in multiple other Brooklyn, NYC based projects, with several US tours and festival dates, Jacobs and Feliciano decided to dive head first into this new musical endeavor with no inhibitions or thoughts of results. The outcome is their own brand of dark, melodic rock and roll, infused with surf and garage undertones, casually referencing The Pixies' catchy embers, Deerhunter's indie dreamscapes and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's chugging earthen grooves. During live performances they come across as kindred musical counterparts, displaying the raw chemistry that years of binding inside the creative process allows. There is an angular energy to Chainwave's music, driving melodies that burst through the most gripping parts of your indie scenery, which is ever present on the band's latest single "Wrap Me Up". A full length album is due out for the summer of 2013.Chainwave plays a free show tomorrow night at Pianos in NYC at 8PM.
We are New York based Electro/ Dance band with own original sound.Kill The Monotone, created by [.two brothers] Artem Chernogod from [.Someday Static] And Denis Chernogod from [.Zero Gravity- ÃG]We have recently recorded our first EP Album which will be available on iTunes [.03/26/2013]This EP Album was produced by Denis & Artem Chernogod. Durring recording this EP we collaborated with Malin Bray, Renox B and K-Jil.ADM Code is Coming
Brooklynâs very own 15 piece DIY Space Funk Big band, The MK Groove Orchestra, will be documenting and celebrating 11 years of ear splitting, spine shattering shows in Brooklyn by shooting a live concert video at the very place that started it all, BPM on May 20th 2011. It will be a no cover, BYOB affair and one of the last shows at this iconic Brooklyn loft space before BPM sadly closes itâs doors after many years of throwing great shows. An historic evening not to be missed, the MK Groove Orchestra will be performing two solid sets of itâs core material and saving it to hard drive for posterity. Come be a part of history with us and revel in the music and good vibes.Performer Magazine has this to say about the band: âThe MKGO juxtaposes its funk lexicon with Afro-Cuban forms and rhythms and dresses it up with edgy, rock textures. Add seriously well-informed jazz improvisation, a touch of face-melting metal, some bewilderingly complex polyrhythms and an occasional cacophonic freak-out, and you have a group that is impossible to categorically define.â â September 2010
FAYAWAY RELEASES FIRST RECORDING,"WAVELENGTHS EP"at Muchmore's on June 1st, 2013FAYAWAY is Ethan Meyer, Morgan Heringer, and Ben Seretan. A new band out of Brooklyn, we write jazz-theory inflected sideways pop songs and play them with a Sun Ra style cosmic intensity. At times tender, with Heringer's voice almost caressing your cheek, at other times ferocious, with Meyer just totally flipping out on the drums.Fayaway is pleased to announce the release of our first recording, "Wavelengths EP." In order to promote the release of our EP, we've released a single, entitled "I Need a BF / Wavelengths" which you can listen to and download for free at http://fayaway.bandcamp.com/Recorded at Spaceman Sound in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, the five songs traverse the emotional landscape of our many-colored repertoire. The EP will be released on June 1st, 2013 as a physical disc and digital download on Bandcamp. The release will be celebrated that night at Muchmore's in Williamsburg, where we will present a night of music along with Meaner Pencil, The Early, and more.
Alien Trilogy is a noisy synth-punk trio from Brooklyn New York whose music takes inspiration from 80's and 90's sci-fi films and the sound of bands such as Devo, Suicide and Nervous Gender. The trio combines catchy synth lines, effects laden vocals and the squeals and pops of circuit bending into a tightly focused cyper punk assaults. Alien Trilogy will be shredding audiences at Bar Matchless in Greenpoint on May 30th at 9 PM.
Zeiss is an American singer/songwriter from Long Island, New York, better known simply as Zeiss. Raised in Lindenhurst, New York by a musically-orientated family. Zeiss began creating music at an early age. As a child he was highly influenced by artists such as Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Tom Jones, Billy Joel and Elvis Presley, spending hours studying and imitating their unique sound. Zeiss often tries to incorporate a retro style into his music. In January, 2012 Zeiss released his debut album âLast Train to Rock N Rollâ. The album features a song âI Am the Boatâ written by the artist's father in 1985. On November 14, 2012 Zeiss recorded a cover of "Midnight Blues", written and originally recorded by the legendary Charlie Rich. Featured on piano is the artist's son, Charlie Rich Jr.
Chainwave is a duo, a musical blood brother and sister if you will. Ian Jacobs (vocals/guitar) and Michelle Feliciano (vocals/drums) craft their own brand of dark, melodic rock and roll, infusing it with surf undertones and psychedelia, casually referencing The Pixies' catchy embers, Deerhunter's indie dreamscapes and Black Rebel Motorcycle Clubs' chugging earthen grooves. Check out their new single "Wrap Me Up" and catch them live at Cameo Gallery on 3/22 w/ Gross Relations and Germans.
Night of the White TigerOrnery Little Darlings from Chicago and Asa Ransom from Brooklyn invite you all to Night of the White Tiger at House of Yes on Wednesday, April 14th.A glorious evening of spectacle and rock n roll.House of Yes will be turned into a fantasy house with mesmerizing aerial dancing, beautiful set design, eccentric costumes, and live-loud-shake- your-ass-not-fuckin-around-we-are-getting-down music from Ornery Little Darlings and Asa Ransom.The bands have been working with design teams in New York for the last month designing and conceptualizing a live theatrical evening embracing the two bands new epâs, Ooh La La and The Gold EP, which goes way beyond your traditional bar/club gig. Everything from elaborate set changes to random acts of glory. The evening will be treated with first hand class and trash.Ornery Little Darlings, fronted by Emmi Chen and Jason Ewers, are a new rock n' roll band from Chicago. Like a sexy knife fight in a telephone booth, they have come out of nowhere with their debut record Ooh La La. Produced in Chicago at Kilo Studios by Mitchell Cepaitis, one can best describe their sound as a highly improbable ornery-as-hell-love-child between Billie Holiday and Lou Reed.They have just released the official music video for their single, Run From the Gun. Starting April 1st they will begin a 14 show east coast tour with the Detroit band The Juliets (Office, Freer) among others. They ask you to support local music and art!Since their conception and first performance in June of 2008, Asa Ransom has recorded two EP's, played over 80 shows in NYC and completed over 120 dates on US national tours (including SXSW). They are rapidly finding fans and acclaim through radio play and live appearances on BBC Radio, WFMU NY, FEARLESS MUSIC and in the US and UK press (NME.com, NY Press, SF examiner, LA underground, FlavorPill Chicago, Manchester Music, Losing Today and many more). No small task for a completely independent band in it's 2nd year!The sound of Asa Ransom is difficult to pin down. Their dance-inspired, dramatic style of instrumentation is upbeat and delivered with vibrant intensity. Vocals drift through an epic of phantom sounds and sudden garland. Melodic bass and feral drums rumble under chiming guitar and percussive keyboard, conjuring at once memories of the east and textures of the future.Before Night of the White Tiger, the bands will be performing together at Cameo Gallery on April 13th, during Asa Ransomâs April residency. Cameo Gallery, April 13th. 93 N. 6th St. Brooklyn, NY. 21+ / Tix: $10 / 8PM.Night of the White TigerHouse of Yes342 Maujer St.Brooklyn, NY21+Tix: $5 - $109pm
Late Cambrian teamed up with Brendan Brown and Gabrielle Sterbenz of Wheatus (Teenage Dirtbag)on a brand new song called The Luddite. It can be heard on soundcloud with two more new songs from the 13 song behemoth being released in Late April 2013. The verse is hyper melodic, the guitars are crisp and the drums hit hard. The bass grooves and the voices soothe.... be ready to be happy.Late Cambrian will be performing at WBAR Barnard College Radio, Dewey Beach Popfest and the Olivia Party... as well as Hello Taiwan and the KahBang Music Festival! See you soon!www.latecambrian.com has the big info.
From the offices of pow wow! to the general public, FREE MUSIC?! wait...WHAAA??? In celebration of our first venture down to Austin to play this years SXSW, we are giving away our debut LP, "Don't Stop To Look" for FREE!That's right. free. but only from now til we head out on our journey on March 12th. (then we actually have to sell our album at our shows to make enough money to get back home)So that gives you almost two whole weeks...that's a lot of time. Tell your friends, and their friends friends. and their mothers brothers sister's friends. Then (if you're so inclined) feel free to shout it from the rooftops how much you love us via your blog, or Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, yadayadayada. I know, we're sluts. Whatev. So yeah, get yer download on. Just visit our bandcamp link and hit "BUY NOW" and enter "0" under name your price. Easy as pie.We love you all. Enjoy ;)Upcoming NYC Dates: March 5th @ Cameo Gallery, w/ Mount Sharp, Yoni Gordon Orchestra and Rare Monk March 22nd @ Don Pedro's w/ The EverymenApril 15th @ Irving Plaza w/ The Presidents of The United States of America and Eternal SummersSXSW Dates: 3/14 AUSTIN, TX â Spaghetti Junction SXSW Party at Spaghetti Junction. 1803 J J Seabrook Drive.3/15 AUSTIN, TX â Daisy Pistol SXSW Showcase at Agave Bar. 415 E. 6th Street. 8:30pm.3/15 AUSTIN, TX â Beautiful Buzzz Presents: FREE NOW! SXSW Showcase at The Brew Exchange. 706 West 6 Street. 10:30pm.3/16 AUSTIN, TX â RethinkPopMusic SXSW Showcase at The Lodge. 411 E. 6th Street. 2:00pm3/16 AUSTIN, TX - Sweet Tea Pumpkin Pie's SXSW Showcase at J. Blacks, 710 W 6th St Austin, TX 78701 10PM
Following the breakup of long running psych-rock group the Barrens, Chris Gersbeck and Jay Sharp (the Barrens' former drummer & bassist respectively) have formed a new musical duo known as The Scarfs! Drawing influences from Sebadoh, The Jesus & Mary Chain, Guided By Voices, Wire and Jay Reatard, The Scarfs have self-recorded two full-length albums that are set to be released in 2013.For now, the band have released two songs, "Anxiety" & "Brady Road," which showcase the Scarfs' knack for overdriven shoegaze punk, with an emphasis on melodic pop hooks. The Scarfs are currently preparing their live act for a barrage of shows in the New York City area.
Most bands that succeed beyond the local level eventually do so with the aid of a manager. What does this person do, aside from collect a healthy cut of the money? We interviewed 2 NYC managers and 1 publicist with different experiences in the local scene to help us understand. by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
Protect Your Band's Name!
the name is what you are selling
The reputation and recognition of an artist's music is built around the artist's professional name, which is what consumers use to identify the artists they enjoy. Therefore, an individual artist or group pursuing a career in the music industry should take the necessary steps to protect his, her or its professional name. by Christopher R. Chase, Esq. - read the article.
College Radios Promotion
what can they do for your band?
In this day and age, we should be thankful that college radio still exists. While commercial frequencies pump the same boring playlists into every city, college radio provides unique, local voices to the airwaves and internet. - read the article by Liz Schroeter here .
Career Survival Guide
it's not just about the music
A music carreer IS all about surviving - at least in the early stages. This survival guide will help you think of different ways to keep your focus on building your brand and creating a path for success. If you think of yourself as your own small business, then the following information can become your personal marketing plan. - read on. - courtesy of BMI.
1. Recording: Home vs Studio
the question is: can YOU do it?
Indie producer/musician Bruce Kaphan(R.E.M., David Byrne, Red House Painters, American Music Club) analyzes pros and cons of recording the DIY way - r ead the article.
2. Choosing a Recording Studio
pick carefully + things to consider
What do you need to look for in a recording studio? In this article you'll find all the advice you need about equipment, engineers, rooms, rates, and ways of approaching the recording experience. by Paolo De Gregorio - rea d the article.
3. Planning Recordings
be prepared, have a budget
Steven Alvarado, a NYC studio manager provides precious advice on how to approach the recording of your CD. "When you enter the studio, have a plan. Map out what you want to accomplish each day so that you have a realistic idea of how much time you will need to complete your project. It's best to be as prepared as possible."by pdg - rea d the article.
4. Do You Need a Producer?
and: don't waste studio time!
Making a recording is a tangle of pragmatism, technology, alchemy and faith. As is the case with any creative venture, you cannot know what you'll get for your efforts until you go through the process; it's always a gamble. Having a plan and a budget can be really useful.by B. Kaphan - rea d the article.
5. Drums in the Studio
performance and recording tips
Drummers shouldn't miss this article! 4 Top NYC producers answer our questions on how to perform, hit, and tune the drums in recording situation. And... is your drummer tight and can he/she play to the click? by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
6. Ten Tips For Recording Guitars
from the pick to the amp
Recording guitars, although easy at first can be a challenge when you really want to achieve a great sound. Here are some helpful tips to improve your guitar recording chops. - by Shane O'Connor - read the article.
7. Recording Vocals
not as easy as you might think
Recording vocals might not seem alike the most challenging task when producing a CD, but this delicate and crucial process often ends up being quite draining and taking longer than expected - by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
8. Do You Need Mastering?
what it is and why it is!
Mastering is a process that not many emerging musicians are fully familiar with. One of the most succesfull NYC mastering engineer tells us all about this "secret" art.- by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
