All Entries in the "Spotlight" Category
Artist Spotlight: Katey Laurel
Indie singer-songwriter Katey Laurel looks to expand her fanbase with a new 8-song EP called “From Here.” Watch the video and learn more about the Denver-based up-and-comer…
Artist Spotlight: David Berkeley
Brooklyn’s loss is the Bay Area’s gain as rising singer-songwriter David Berkeley relocates to KFOG territory. Having already made many friends at AAA, Berkeley will make many more with “Some Kind of Cure”…
Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers
Coldplay and Paul Simon have charted their new holiday songs, but there are a few additional sleepers worth sneaking in this weekend — including Indigo Girls, Peter Bradley Adams, and Shelby Lynne…
Artist Spotlight: Fitz and the Tantrums
With a little help in the beginning from Maroon 5’s Adam Levine, and now a nice placement in a TV phone ad, LA neo-soul project Fitz and the Tantrums are upwardly mobile…
Indie Spotlight: Left On Red
Acoustic duo Left on Red currently make their living by busking in the subways of New York City. Meet Liah and Kelly, and see them at their upcoming CMJ showcase…
Indie Spotlight: Nathan Shaffer
Having been stung by the industry early in his career, Indiana native Nathan Shaffer retired from the business. But he’s writing and recording again, with political songs driving him…
Artist Spotlight: P.J. Pacifico
Norwalk, Connecticut’s P.J. Pacifico has been making lots of friends since the release of his debut in 2005. With his sophomore effort, Always and Everywhere, P.J. has landed call letters ranging from WXPN to KINK…
Artist Spotlight: The Rescues
Los Angeles band The Rescues are off to a strong start with their new album Let Loose the Horses. KTZC, KINK, KPRI, WNCS, and others are early believers in the track Break Me Out. Check the video here…
Artist Spotlight: Jerad Finck
With opening slots for One EskimO, Ingrid Michaelson, and many more, unsigned singer-songwirter Jerad Finck has logged more than 50,000 miles in 46 states in support of his self-titled debut…
Artist Spotlight: My Silent Bravery
A name change and a slightly punched up sound has Boston’s My Silent Bravery heading to the next level with their new CD “Are You Prepared”…
Artist Spotlight: Blue Giant
Portland’s Blue Giant is something of a supergroup, drawing members from a who’s who of Northwest indie rockers. The debut album is just out. Learn more and check out some Blue Giant video…
Artist Spotlight: Jeremy Buck and the Bang
With previous airplay on KSWD/LA, WXRT/Chicago, Mark and Brian, and Bob and Tom, Southern California’s Jeremy Buck and the Bang keep making new friends with the release of their EP “Just for One Night”…
Artist Spotlight: Jeff Merchant
Indie singer-songwriter Jeff Merchant has release his second solo album, City Has No Sound. On it, a series of soundscapes reflecting on life in Los Angeles…
Spotlight: DownTown Mystic
New Jersey roots-rockers DownTown Mystic got an early break from Jed the Fish on KROQ, and on the 3rd album Standing Still, they stay true to the sound of vintage guitars recorded on analog gear…
Spotlight: Band of Horses
After three releases on Sub Pop, Band of Horses keeps the momentum on their major label debut. Top 5 at Public Radio, Top 5 Top 22 Tastemaker, and Top 5 Sales — is Commercial AAA ready?
Spotlight: US 32
Fresh off their appearance at the Non-Commvention, husband/wife duo Michael and Christy Kline, US 32, release their debut “Tumblin’ Home”– an homage to Michael’s great great uncle, who was killed in the Civil War…
