Making alternative and pop rockers happy again by fusing elements of progressive rock, world music and alternative, Shatterhand is the brainchild of James Pink and Neil Mavor.
With thubthumping drums, sweeping guitars reminiscent of a 70s guitar solo, and monotone vocals you would expect from an "alternative" band, Shatterhand doesn't break boundaries. They do succeed, however, in covering the basics of what progressive and alternative music means. Read More »
Unique and appealing music - that's what we simply want to find as we dive into an ocean of music collection found in the internet.
Bézèd'h gives us just that with their album Les Illuminés. With 13 tracks fusing rock, celtic, drums and violins all rolled into one, this album is surely one of those which can leave your head bobbing.
Oh, and did we say that they also got interesting male vocals with classical strings? Read More »
Finding some music album which has everything from rock to swing, metal to opera, and different languages altogether? If you can't imagine how those genres would sound when mixed together, then listen to The Butcher's Ballroom - and simply shock yourself.
Played by the Diablo Swing Orchestra, these 13 tracks would surely make you want to boogie all night, while at the same time let your big brother bang his head and start a mosh pit. Read More »
Grace Notes is Notes & Scratches newest release with four sad songs about departures. Speaking of departures, the band actually departs from its usual sound - the songs don't have a "celebratory feel", which is the band's trademark. For Grace Notes, they handpicked four songs which are melancholic, pining, and lonely. The album takes its time, like footsteps dragging where they don't want to go, with trumpets and viola on the background to set the mood. For sure, it's an album to listen to on difficult goodbyes. Read More »
Fearless Records has just released a free 2009 Summer Sampler which includes unreleased songs from Breathe Carolina, The Word Alive, and Lets Get It. Other featured artists include Eye Alaska, A Skylit Drive, Sparks The Rescue and Artist vs. Poet. You can download the 7-song digital album from the above link and from their MySpace page. I must admit I was very pleasantly surprised when I heard the entire compilation - it's a first class, varied & funky rock sampler. Great set of bands! Read More »
The Johns is a Chicago based indie rock band composed of four life-long friends who are determined to keep their music independent of popular trends and opinions of others. "[They] aim to proceed as an undefinable sort of pop music, drawing from a history of playing metal, jazz, funk, blues, folk and art rock and pulling from influences as varied as Neil Young, Mike Patton, Television, tin-pan alley jazz, The Police, Les Paul & Mary Ford and onwards and upwards." Read More »
Deep Elm is a great indie record label and with over 120 releases in it's catalog it is quickly securing a reputation of the most reliable source of quality independent recordings. From time to time the label releases free samples of their music available for download for 30 days at a time. "EMO IS AWESOME / EMO IS EVIL" is the label's newest sampler of some of the hardcore indie rising stars. If you like hard-rock, this compilation might be a great way for you to discover some new artists. If you are not a big fan, don't be afraid to try something new - the album has it's lighter moments and the lyrics might surprise you very pleasantly (+ it is free after all ). Read More »
Written by Kademlia
· February 23, 2009 at 8:00 AM
Making alternative and pop rockers happy again by fusing elements of progressive rock, world music and alternative, Shatterhand is the brainchild of James Pink and Neil Mavor. 
Unique and appealing music - that's what we simply want to find as we dive into an ocean of music collection found in the internet. 
Fearless Records has just released a free 2009 Summer Sampler which includes unreleased songs from Breathe Carolina, The Word Alive, and Lets Get It. Other featured artists include Eye Alaska, A Skylit Drive, Sparks The Rescue and Artist vs. Poet. You can download the 7-song digital album from the above link and from their 
The Johns is a Chicago based indie rock band composed of four life-long friends who are determined to keep their music independent of popular trends and opinions of others. "[They] aim to proceed as an undefinable sort of pop music, drawing from a history of playing metal, jazz, funk, blues, folk and art rock and pulling from influences as varied as Neil Young, Mike Patton, Television, tin-pan alley jazz, The Police, Les Paul & Mary Ford and onwards and upwards." 
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