FM102x Song of the Day
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Alternative Mix. The best in new music from independent artists delivered Mon-Fri. Featuring songs from independent musicians that you should be hearing alongside more well-known artists.
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The Fire Apes - It's Over | It's been a fun run... but it's fitting to end the FM102x Song of the Day with this powerpop classic from the Fire Apes. We've enjoyed bringing some of the best new music over the years, but with increased costs and the amount of time necessary to devote to the podcast it just isn't feasible any longer. The station lives on... enjoy! Oh yeah... about The Fire Apes... This is Power Pop of the highest order by one of the best in the Power Pop biz right now that features lots of guitars and hooks on top of hooks! The feel of the music is most commonly considered to be reminiscent of such bands as The Beatles, Green Day, Oasis, The Kinks, and The Pretenders. The Fire Apes Powerpop, Rock facebook.com/thefireapes | 1/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jenny Dinh - Manhattan | Jenny Dinh is a sixteen-year old singer/songwriter, also well known as JennyD, from Lake In The Hills, IL. She taught herself how to play the guitar and the ukulele. She has played live shows from coffee shops, restaurants, to local theatres. She holds a regular weekly gig at PotBelly in Algonquin, IL She loves to sing and cover a variety of songs from oldies to pop to indie, etc. She also writes originals of her own which have been selected to be played on the internet radio stations. Throuh the last couple of years, her passion for music has brought out the best in her, and it makes her smile to know that others enjoy her singing. Jenny Dinh Rock, Singer/Songwriter jennydmusic.com | 1/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Late Cambrian - Shut In / Trilobytes | Late Cambrian is melodic and saturated guitar pop/rock with lyrics that broach existential dread, relationships truths and celebrity, all topics met with optimism in the face of nihilism... If that sounds heavy, it doesn't come across that way in the deceptively simple song structures that favor melody and simplicity but filter through an original songwriting voice. And they rock... Late Cambrian Rock, Alternative latecambrian.com | 1/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Eden Culture - Why Didja | As an artist and musician, Eden knows no boundaries for expression. The Fine Art graduate from University of Toronto and McMaster is currently publishing her first album, which exhibits jazz-influenced songs of heartache to contemporary electronic-pop tunes about politics and lifestyles. Eden dedicated her ambitions to establish a music career, promising originality and creativity in her material for a wide range of audiences. Songs such as “In My Window” draw on her jazz influences and contain bold lyrics, mainly inspired from a love of artists such as Edith Piaf and Amy Winehouse. Her more recent recording “Atom Bombs and Broadway Songs” is reminiscent of Tracy Chapman’s hit “Fast Car”, but demonstrates a vocal style similar to Florence Welch. Eden’s classical music education began in her early childhood through the Royal Conservatory. By ten years old she was self-taught at guitar, at which point she started writing her first songs. She took up a love for jazz under the guidance of Juno award nominee pianist and songwriter Martin Aucoin, and her first audition at the Gladstone Hotel won her the studio time to record her first hit “In My Window”, produced by Don Darby of GSM Beats. Eden continues to discover new sounds while exploring different twists on jazz and pop standards. In promoting her two singles Eden has been asked to perform at some of Toronto’s most well-known venues, including the Operahouse and the Rivoli. Her samples, live recordings and gallery are available on her personally-designed website www.edenculture.com and Eden is an avid self-promoter on social media sites. With tremendous feedback and positive audience responses, Eden is preparing to bring her artistic vision to the music industry. Eden Culture Pop, Rock edenculture.com | 1/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hellbros - Dead City Rockers | This high-energy heavy rock quartet was formed in 2004. Jurt brothers Peter (guitar, vocals), and Christian (guitar), Curtis Delaney (bass) and Josh Roy (drums) have been working with a palette influenced by rock, punk, blues and metal; while creating their own unique blend of overwhelmingly loud, fast, hard rocking, head banging, beer chugging, fist pumping rock & roll. The seven years the band has been together, it has never changed it’s line-up; nor has it changed it’s tireless quest in taking it’s music, and live show to the next level. Inspired by the likes of AC/DC, Airbourne, Motorhead, Motely Crue, Queens of the Stone Age…….. Hellbros Rock hellbros.net | 1/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mariah Ver Hoef - Battlefields of Clarity | Multi-instrumentalist Mariah Ver Hoef [Vur-Hoof] is a number one artist on Jango Internet radio and has opened in concert for Indigo Girls, Dar Williams and Libby Roderick. She self-recorded and produced her first album of all original music at age 14; a year later she produced her second, and recently released her third solo album at age 16. Ver Hoef lives in Fairbanks Alaska and draws inspiration from the rich life around her. The latest album, “Space Between Two Worlds” is pop with folk-rock influences, and has been compared to Colbie Caillat, Alanis Morissette, and Vannessa Carlton. The music of this young, up-and-coming singer songwriter has strong melodies, vivid imagery and she writes about the trials and excitement of coming of age. The latest album includes Ver Hoef performing on electric guitar and keyboards as well as acoustic guitar and vocal layers. Her music is included in a number of world-wide radio playlists and she is scheduling several concert tours in 2011. Mariah Ver Hoef Pop, Singer Songwriter mariahverhoef.com | 1/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rare Monk - Shoot Me Down | Rare Monk is a collective of five Portland musicians that have been playing in and around Eugene and Portland, Oregon for the past two years. With a sound that has continued to evolve since the band's formation, their repertoire combines elements of pop, rock, psych, jazz, and funk. In January of 2011, Rare Monk completed a West Coast tour throughout California and Nevada. Their music has been featured on the X-Games, Dew Tour, and most recently on a DC Shoes commercial. They have also performed a number of festivals, including the 2009 Eugene Celebration, 2010 and 2011 Willamette Music Fest, and the 2010 and 2011 Whiteaker Block Party. The group just finished their second EP, "Astral Travel Battles", and went back out on tour this August, traveling through 12 states in support of its release. Rare Monk Rock, Pop raremonk.com | 12/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Terrea-Nicole - VITAL SIGNS FT. JASON | Ms. Terrea-Nicole (TURR-REE) is a Songwriter from Chicago. She has always had a natural love for music and believes in creating music that comes from the SOUL. She has made it her mission to "Bring Love Songs Back" to the music industry... Terrea-Nicole Pop, Singer/Songwriter http://www.terrea-nicole.com/ | 12/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Weed Garden - Anchors | The Weed Garden is the product of composer and multi-performer Paul Barsom's interests in rock, pop, and avant garde. Growing up immersed in an eclectic spectrum of music including '60s pop and R&B, progressive art rock, European concert music and the broad range of styles spawned during the fertile 1970s, Barsom spent his youth and early adulthood in a series of working bands of various styles. At the same time he was studying classical music, at first on his own, then in college and graduate school, ultimately earning a doctorate in composition from The Eastman School of Music. The unhealthy environment he had experienced as a road-seasoned bassist and singer from age 13 to 22 pushed him toward the steadier and safer path of academia, while doing only occasional band work. Just out of graduate school he began teaching composition and electronic music at Penn State University. But it was the staid and insular nature of conservatory culture and music that eventually led him back toward a creative middle road that melded his passions for composerly craft and intelligent song writing in a rock medium. The Weed Garden Rock, Alternative facebook.com/pages/The-Weed-Garden/180218468744135 | 12/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Philip Peters - Fall From Grace | Singer song writer and veteran of the Punk/ Post Punk era. Philip Peters Rock, Singer/Songwriter philippeters.blogspot.com | 12/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Thurlow - Walking Hearts | Thurlow is comprised of husband and wife duo, Jacqueline Caruso and Augustus Green. This couple began honing their musical skills together five years ago on the East Coast, but are now based in the burgeoning LA neighborhood of Highland Park, where they've joined forces to create their own brand of lo-fi indie pop with a DIY aesthetic. Thurlow are currently in the midst of preparing for the Fall 2011 release of their Walking Hearts single, a collection of warm melodic indie electro-pop confections showcasing a breadth of influences ranging from The Beatles, Portishead, and Broadcast to their life long love affairs with blues and jazz. Effortlessly blending strains of pop and electro beats, along with divergent vocal harmonies, Thurlow generate a layered and textured sonic soundscape with uniquely structured songs, while still maintaining the pop sensibilities they know stand the test of time. This combined with a songbook of tracks musing on the trials of love and life gives their sound a heartfelt and personal quality. Their varying backgrounds unite to aid the development of their distinct sound; with Jacqueline's roots in classical piano and musical theater, which she studied at American University, contrasting Augustus' lifelong exploration of electronic music, synthesis, sound design and music production. The title track of their Walking Hearts EP highlights the strengths that Green and Caruso bring to the duo. With Green's intricate sound design and Caruso's mesmerizing melodies, Walking Hearts proves that this duo is one to watch. Having shared the stage with the likes of The Heligoats, The Sweet Hurt and Birdlips, Thurlow are about to embark on their first West Coast tour in November in support of their first EP, Spokes, available on bandcamp and itunes, as well as the new Walking Hearts EP. Thurlow Rock, Alternative thurlowmusic.com | 12/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jennifer Richman -Home Inside | Jennifer Richman is a NYC based singer/songwriter, nominated as best new artist of 2010 by New Music Weekly Magazine. Jennifer has a sweet, soothing voice and has a way of simply expressing herself. It is no wonder why fans say they can relate to her songs. Jennifer Richman Folk, Singer/Songwriter jenniferrichman.com | 12/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Vinyl Wine - Broken Heart Fantasy | Vinyl Wine is a four-piece rock band from Honolulu, Hawaii. Described as a cross between Red Hot Chili Peppers and Sublime, they weave a unique mixture of rock, reggae, funk and rap. The band currently plays several shows a week and are praised by audiences for their high-energy performaces. Vinyl Wine Rock, Singer/Alternative vinylwine.com | 12/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tuck Neilson - Number One | Tuck has been in choirs, orchestras, barbershop quartets, where he wrote performances that won three talent shows and were featured on TV's "Faces and Places." He has also done his solo album and performed briefly with bands, "Thornwood Mill", "Lil Elmo and the Cosmos", and "Patriot." He has done radio advertisements with John Thoennes as well as a church musical for a competition "road show." Along with Bruce Smith he has done the soundtrack for a PBS documentary, "Conservation in Rural America." Tuck has also been featured on Ray Sommers TV show, "Sommers at Large." This background pulls together an album with varied pacing, progressive rock intros and pop/rock/alternative verses and choruses that are a little different yet still with plenty of hooks. He has had two songs win honorable mentions in the Billboard annual song contests and most recently was an honorable mention winner in January 2009 in Mike Pinder's Songwars. Tuck Neilson Rock, Singer/Songwriter tuckneilson.tripod.com | 12/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Billy Anne Crews - Hard Life To Live | Billy Anne Crews has played music since she remembers being alive. Billy was born in Waukegan, IL and raised in Chattanooga, TN. While most kids were out doing what they do, Billy was in her room listening to records and studying the lyrics. Decades of piano lessons and a music degree later, Billy still just wanted to plug in a guitar and write songs. Even though she played several instruments over the years, Billy really loved singing and writing lyrics the most. 80s and 90s indie rock had a big influence on Billy's songwriting, but so did many singer/songwriters that she loved so well. Known as the Southern Grunge Chick, Billy plays a unique style of music in the Americana genre. She resides in San Diego, CA and continues to play clubs in the US and England. Billy Anne Crews Americana, Singer/Songwriter facebook.com/BACFANPAGE | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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King George - Nothing Left | With a sound based on emotive melodies and powerful rhythms, Australian band King George has been described as having “a unique mix of light and dark in their music.” (Buzz Magazine, MARCH 2009). Song writer and vocalist, George Zois says “It’s taken a while for us to find the right direction with our sound – we always wanted to be able to bring a deep, emotional content to our music, but not lose our rawness”. The band debut album 'Prisoners Of The Pluto Junction' was released in February 2010 that took then band from Melbourne to New York in 2011. Drummer Michael Makris adds, “The album is definitely the direction we want to take musically. It is a fair departure from anything we have done before. We have been able to keep the same dynamics of our past recordings, but have added a new level of professionalism in the way we have structured and actually recorded the music. We are really confident this album can appeal to a lot of the punters out there.” With major influences including U2, Faith No More and The Killers, there is a diversity in what King George has to say. “Our favorite albums are Achtung Baby, The Real Thing, Hot Fuss, BloodSugarSexMagic and Appetite For Destruction. Of course, we have drawn inspiration from these bands and would be wrapped if we become half as good and successful as what they are.” The band has slowly been building its fan base and has included some unique initiatives to help get their message across. Previously King George’s songs have been available via a USB wrist band, specifically made so fans can wear the band’s music like a badge of honour. This has received a positive response - so much so that the band is looking to release their material in the same way as well an online digital release. The album will also include a film clip, the band’s first, which has recently been played on Rage in Australia and New Zealand. “With the success of Nothing Left, we decided it would be great to include a film clip so people would get something visual that they could relate to”, says Michael. The band’s second single, “Birthday Girl”, is another song that found its way on the album in a visual form. George says, “We really want to explore our creativity behind the camera as well as in the studio.” The trip to US has had a major impact in the band with George doing plenty of writing in New York. The band have returned to Melbourne and are currently recording new material with a new single due for release in November 2011. King George Rock, Alternative kinggeorge.com.au | 12/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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LEL Brothas - Hatas | The LEL Brothas (Formed in early 2006) is an American Hip hop group from Prescott Valley, Arizona. Founded by DJ Clone, this group also includes member LBC and hype man CB5. Experts in the music industry expect The LEL Brothas to become major players in the Hip hop/music industry. This group not only present music but a unique movement. The LEL Brothas have rapidly gained international exposure by bringing not only music, but an entire movement to the industry. From early success with the "Fresh out the Root" album in early 2007 to "The Epidemic" in early 2010 the LEL Brothas have shown versatility with their music. In late 2011 the LEL Brothas made Hip hop history by being the first Hip Hop group to ever perform in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a closed country that usually does not allow public concerts of non Saudi music. Career: Although the group officially has two members, DJ Clone and LBC, the LEL Brothas often perform with hype man CB5 who refereed to himself in a interview with Arizona in the Morning Talk Show as the LEL Step child. All three of these rappers are originally from California but met each other and started the LEL Brothas in Prescott Valley, Arizona. The LEL Brothas originally formed in 2006 While recording their debut album "Fresh out the Root" the LEL Brothas were signed by producer Wade Martin to JWM Records. The LEL Brothas topped the internet charts and local radio charts within Arizona with the "Fresh out the Root" album. in 2010 the LEL Borthas released their second album "The Epidemic." The LEL Brothas movement, The LEL Nation, encourages fans to dress as zombies and attend shows showing they have been assimilated into the LEL Nation.The LEL Brothas seem to follow a virus theme that drives their music and will define their future albums. In Early June 2011 the LEL Brothas made Hip hop history by being the first Hip hop group to ever perform in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. While in Saudi Arabia the LEL Brothas were named American Cultural Ambassadors of the Hip hop culture and performed at venues including the US Embassy, the American School and the US Ambassadors Residence. LEL Brothas Hip Hop facebook.com/lelnation | 12/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Redland - Cross That Line | The Redland Hailing from the The Redland’s of Louisiana and Oklahoma, the name, The Redland, represents much more than a geographical local. It is a concept representing a new paradigm in music. A movement born out of the soil, from the root. The Redland is both a noun and an adjective; a state of mind and a word that describes music that is not just heard but felt-- In the soul. Wow! Are they Hip Hop? Yes. Reminiscent of a time when the art form was real. A natural and honest reflection of the times, with prolific lyrical content, void of all the commercialization that characterizes and dilutes the sounds of today. The Redland is a movement. Ushering in the little heard voices of change. The voices and lyrics in this instance are Earvin and Kose, two former Morehouse College students who left school and responded to the pull, the desire, and a passion to create music that would fill the soul while keeping our heads bobbing. Music that would have a lasting life. With an acute appreciation of the intellectual messages behind the imperial musical innovators and revolutionaries from years gone by, The Redland transverse through hip-hop boundaries so that on any given song all people from all walks of life can identify with what they are saying. Earvin Legend’s lyrics tend to be calculated and proper as if he was rapping to a room full of politicians, and Kose is a very poetic, deep thinker, so his lyrics tend to touch people from all walks of life The Redland Hip Hop theredlandmusic.com | 12/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Code Rad - Lost In New Jersey | Code Rad breaks away from the mold of typical ska-punk bands, as they incorporate elements of various other musical genres such as swing, jazz, funk, and hard rock in such a way that their music is always unpredictable, yet catchy and fun. They feature a prominent horn section and love to get the crowd pumped up and dancing to the music. Their influences include Sublime, Streetlight Manifesto, Reel Big Fish, Mad Caddies, and Blink-182 as well as many others. They started Code Rad to play shows for campus events at local college in Waltham and not much else. Then they randomly received an invitation to open for one of their favorite underground ska-punk bands from Ireland at a venue in Harvard Square, and after a fantastic show, decided they wanted to broaden their horizons and play for bigger and better shows. They just released a two-song demo and while new to the Boston scene, looking to make a big splash. Code Rad Punk, Alternative reverbnation.com/coderad | 12/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Olya - Independ-a-nt | Music was not just a hobby in her family – it was a lifestyle, a way to comprehend the world... Since Olya's early childhood, her mom would often engage her in innocent musical exercises: learning harmonies to a new song, singing songs in different keys, or improvising to her mom playing the piano. Since the age of 7, Olya have been singing in the Big Children’s Choir of Moscow Radio and TV, touring around Europe and performing on Moscow largest concert stages including Moscow Conservatory, State Kremlin Palace and Tchaikovsky Concert Hall. As a college student, she joined a rock band as a lead singer and started performing in Moscow nightclubs. In March 2000, Olya's family moved to America. Her musical aspirations were put aside: she was too busy diving into textbooks with a dictionary on her lap, working two part-time jobs, enviously staring at the quiet shadow of her guitar resting in the corner – the only reminder of her life in Moscow. Finally, after graduating from Boston University, Olya moved to New York. That was the time when she first tried to express herself in rhymes and sounds and wrote her first song. New York is a unique place: it pushes you forward - it burdens you, it drains you - it electrifies you with new energy. The city and its inhabitants became Olya's plentiful source: at times a source of frustration, then motivation, and ultimately inspiration and a desire to express. Frequently Olya says: "Hey, at the end of the day, a relationship is worth my time as long as I get a song out of it!" In October 2010, together with Marc Osborn, she produced and self-published her first EP "Carefully." Olya Rock, Singer/Songwriter olyamusic.net | 12/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mariah Ver Hoef - Never be The Same | Multi-instrumentalist Mariah Ver Hoef [Vur-Hoof] is a number one artist on Jango Internet radio and has opened in concert for Indigo Girls, Dar Williams and Libby Roderick. She self-recorded and produced her first album of all original music at age 14; a year later she produced her second, and recently released her third solo album at age 16. Ver Hoef lives in Fairbanks Alaska and draws inspiration from the rich life around her. The latest album, “Space Between Two Worlds” is pop with folk-rock influences, and has been compared to Colbie Caillat, Alanis Morissette, and Vannessa Carlton. The music of this young, up-and-coming singer songwriter has strong melodies, vivid imagery and she writes about the trials and excitement of coming of age. The latest album includes Ver Hoef performing on electric guitar and keyboards as well as acoustic guitar and vocal layers. Her music is included in a number of world-wide radio playlists and she is scheduling several concert tours in 2011. Mariah Ver Hoef Pop, Singer Songwriter mariahverhoef.com | 12/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Minor Delilah - When I know You Care | Band were formed in 2011 as part of a music project at college. It worked so good they decided to stick together. Minor Delilah Alternative facebook.com/minordelilah | 12/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jack Skuller - Love Is A Drum | Jack Skuller is a 15 year old rock and roller. My Old Kentucky Blog says: Killer power-pop songwriting sensibilities from teen Skuller... he has a nose for hooks. Keep an eye on this kid. Jack Skuller Alternative, Singer/Songwriter jackskuller.com | 12/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Drew Vics - That's All | Drew Vics is a singer/songwriter & guitarist from West Chester, PA. His latest CD, It's All Timing, marks the end of a long musical silence, and a fresh look ahead. 10 songs speak to the heart with poignant lyrics and colorful, guitar oriented music. Make no mistake, the music rocks. Drew Vics Alternative, Singer/Songwriter drewvics.com | 12/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Soul of the River - Right Right | Created around freestyle songwriting sessions around a fire pit, Soul of the River was formed in June 2002, out of Southern California, Soul of the River has a unique sound coupled with great songwriting is guaranteed to make even the harshest critic get down with the get down. Soul of the River Alternative facebook.com/souloftheriver | 12/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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