Compiling some of the best rock and indie rock acts around, Limited Fanfare Records is a hub for artists looking to build themselves up through their music and talent. Fostering a process of cultivation instead of instant success, the Florida based record company has been delivering great musicians who are masters of their craft.
There are new kids in the indie block and looks like their cool enough to stay. Phox, a Baraboo, WI-based band, is composed of Monica Martin, Matt Roberts, Zach Johnston, Matt Holmen, Cheston Van Huss, and Jason Krunnfysz. Their February release entitled Confetti transforms county highway music into an indie pop machine.
From the creators of Band of Rogues comes another stellar collection with The Great Divide. With a hefty set of eleven tracks, Stella Stagecoach treats us with cinematic and alternative folk musings.
Breaking news: not only Ke$ha can rock the dollar sign, but so do newcomer Kevin Michael in his new “meditative” mixtape.
Channelling Justin Timberlake and at times, early Chris Brown, Kevin’s sleekly-produced collection “Brainwa$h” is a formidable alternative to the (sometimes annoying) dubstep-infested RnB music of late.
Despite something of a slow start, Race to Victory Mountain by Alkali Fly builds into an extensive, gripping album, bridging a huge multiplicity of influences and stringing them together within a lucid framework. Released on April 2013, Alkali Fly epitomizes the new wave of demonstrative music.
Stripmall Architecture is a band that has one interesting name. To match the interest, the group creates equally intriguing music that offers a bit of an escape. Their blend of electronica and dream pop is beautiful and easily conjures up a sweet atmosphere.
A band that was formed in Montreal, Canada at the late 2010, Tracer Flare took almost a year of musical experimentation before they’ve set their wheels rolling. They are a four-piece crew with Dan Stein on guitars, Marc Morin on vocals and keyboards, Phil Duranlo on bass and Frank Roberts on drums; all of which sporting your typical alternative rock band look.
Melt your heart in jazz ensembles with Nonpronto‘s self-titled EP. Featuring five polished pieces, Nonpronto explores the territories of jazz, piano, and blue-eyed soul.
Hailing from Chicago, the piano-driven trio is composed of Dan Collins (Vocals, Keyboards), Josh Murtha (Bass), and Luke Angle (Drums). The trumpet and saxophone in the tracks are recorded respectively by William Miller and James Hammond.
Where have the good tunes been ‘hiding’? In Tearjerker’s stash of an EP!
Canadian indie band Tearjerker has been seeing a recent surge on its following, a long way since their first LP in 2009 (“Slouching”). However, Micah Bonte, Trevor Hawkins, and Taylor Shute refuse to stray from what they play best: trippy pop music.
