When I first heard, Alabama Shakes, I knew they were a special band. Their style of Southern soul is a refreshing sound that cuts through the prefabricated pop music that permeates the air waves. This song, “Hold On,” (right click and select ‘Save link as…) showcases Brittany Howard’s soulful singing. The yearning in her voice [...]
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Created in 2009 in the Los Angeles underground scene, Dance Hall Pimps is a genre-bending show band, playing original music that ranges from rootsy, garage rock with a haunted swamp vibe to New Orleans-inspired romps. Their debut album, “Beast for Love” (Lakeshore Records), combines dark and twisted subject matter, wistful lyrics, and upbeat tempos. “Mommy [...]
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In 2011, we featured solo artist, Laura Vall. Since then, Vall has formed a new group, The Controversy. “We’ve decided to do the name change because of the increasing involvement of my guitar player, co-writer and co-producer Thomas Hjorth,” said Vall. “It felt weird that we were being marketed under my name when we were [...]
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The Shake has been on a roll since we featured them in our Indie Artist Spotlight section. The band has released a new EP, logged many miles on the road playing live shows, and secured a residency at The Bowery Electric in New York. Regardless of their success, The Shake continues to produce danceable rock n’ roll [...]
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Like many artists, Allison Gray came from humble beginnings. She was raised in Seattle by a single mother who encouraged her daughter’s passion for the arts. Gray began studying piano at age 3 and was classically trained in ballet and opera. After singing the national anthem for the Oakland A’s she was invited to perform [...]
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Before the days of Disney Stars, American Idol, and YouTube, there was a girl with a cassette tape, a mirror and a hair brush. That girl was Tillie Lopez. Since then, Lopez has recorded a debut EP, “Just Me,” and an album “Rising Up.” Her song “Lips of Honey” (Right click and select ‘Save link [...]
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When you listen to Marc Broussard’s voice, you hear the influences of soul singers of the past. However, Broussard is no mimic. In fact, he has perfected the art taking the best of classic R&B, rock and soul and infusing it with his unique contemporary style to create music that transcends genres. Broussard released his [...]
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Earlier this year, Six String Theories, profiled Colombian singer Mónica Albán. Since then, the talented artist has been busy. She has released her debut album, I Own My Own Mind, recorded new music, and continues to dance and choreograph with her troupe Adagio Dance Company. Her new single, “Far Away” (right click and chose ‘Save Link As…’), [...]
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Texas guitar-slinger Tyler Bryant lives for music. With a style firmly steeped in the blues and roots rock, Bryant is destined to be a legend in his own time. His explosive guitar playing and deep raspy voice, makes the 20-year-old one of those unique artists that listeners cannot ignore. At age 15, Bryant won the [...]
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If The Kinks and The Black Keys were to have a musical offspring, it would be UK-based band Dry Riser. This incredible group takes 60s styled rock and effortlessly turns it into music that’s fresh and relevant for a new generation. Band members Nik Ledgard (guitar/lead vocal), Matt Lintott (guitar/vocals), Jack Driver (bass), Mark Thorne [...]
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