STRATEGIC ARTIST ADVOCACY SINCE 1997
“Filled with an echoing Southern sway and groove-infused melodies. The band deftly melds brash electric guitar, bursts of sax and bouts of country-rock movements into a cohesive musical point of view. As unique as it is infectious.” Kind words from The Southern Sounding about the funny music video for "Borrowed Repertoire" by Chris Welch & The Cicada Killers. New album Shook is out now from Goliad Media Group.
Ghettoblaster Magazine raves: “Hanging off the fringes of no particular genre it seems, is J Hacha De Zola. The NY/NJ resident just released his fourth album Icaro Nouveau (Caballo Negro) which falls so far out of the box, for good or bad, there’s no one around left to hit him with any sort of healthy competition.” Read the entire review here.
J Hacha De Zola's fourth album is out today. Stereo Embers Magazine says: "A dark and swinging blend of jagged jazz, back alley blues and deliciously demented carnival stomp, the album furthers the case that De Zola might very well be one of the most important and singular artists making music today. Bringing to mind Tom Waits, Captain Beefheart and Eugene Chadbourne, De Zola is part streetwise snake charmer and part unholy undertaker."
New video from J Hacha De Zola, out today. "We could throw comparisons out to other artists/bands/genres around at this point, but firmly believe J Hacha De Zola sits at his own, most likely oddly shaped table," says Pancakes and Whiskey. "Starting and finishing with a wallowing saxophone and wavering guitars 'Super Squeaky' has a disjointed, yet sneaky and bluesy backbeat that snakes around the emotional vocals and storytelling." New album Icaro Nouveau out this Friday.
"Cranked up 70s style rock with infectious, poppy lyrics. Rock and rollers, The Pinx, embody elegance and chaos," says Glide Magazine in its premiere of “Mercy!,” the latest single from the upcoming new album Sisters & Brothers, out April 12th.
“Seattle has produced an unquantifiable amount of outstanding indie rock, and now Loose Wing are serving as an example that the area’s still got it. The Seattle group channels early R.E.M. vibes with the guitar sound on “Moving Blankets,” and they show off their versatility with some smartly incorporated strings on “Beverly.”
More new music from the upcoming debut album by BVRTH, a new project from former Dreamend member, Derek Virta (out April 19th.) The “glitchy” track called “Warden” was inspired by Virta's first love: Hip-Hop. RIYL: Digable Planets, A Tribe Called Quest, Digital Underground, Guru's Jazzmatazz. Hear it now at MXDWN.
“‘Waiting’ is a modern take on the rock and soul of the past,” says Oliver Kennan. “It’s the classic story of a young man searching for love in the loneliest big city in the world, NYC.”
The music calls back the up-tempo funk of Tower of Power circa “What is Hip” with a contemporary swagger and Oliver plays the part of the lonely loverboy with equal parts conviction and good humor.
The band channeled the vintage sounds of their favorite records by recording live to tape at The Bunker Studios and Thump Studios in Brooklyn. The track was produced by Graham Stone and mastered by Bob Ludwig.
Oh Boy arrives May 10th via Hornblow Recordings.
"Everything about this debut album by L.A. indie-pop singer-songwriter Alex Lilly is spellbinding." 2% Milk is the LA Weekly's "Album of The Week." Out now from Release Me Records
"A classic rock song with serious anthemic energy." Americana Highways gets it right with the title track premiere from the upcoming new record by The Pinx. The dueling Allmans-esque guitars on this one (Adam McIntyre and Chance McColl) really sound like the south. Album out April 12th.
Loose Wing is featured in this month's "Real Life Rock Top Ten" by Greil Marcus in Rolling Stone. Debut album out March 22nd.
Beneath Oliver Kennan’s youthful appearance lies an old soul. A first listen to his debut album Oh Boy (May 10th, Hornblow Recordings) makes it clear that his internal jukebox is stocked with classic 45s from the golden age of soul and funk. On Oh Boy, Kennan is spinning bits and pieces of those records into something entirely his own. The jukebox is stocked with modern hits, too: Kennan’s stated influences range from Otis Redding to Arcade Fire, Dr. John to Radiohead, and Wilson Pickett to Amy Winehouse. Kennan’s vocals, songwriting, and guitar playing skills honor all of his heroes, classic and contemporary, but his greatest talent may be in leading his band. The ensemble is comprised of accomplished performers in their own right, and together they are one of the city’s most exciting soul ensembles. Watch out for Oh Boy, the debut album by Oliver Kennan, arriving May 10th.
"A soundscape similar to early AIR or even a less deranged version of Black Moth Super Rainbow. It’s quite beautiful." Treble Zine introduces BVRTH. Listen to "Oblivian" now. S/T debut album out April 19th.
"Catchy, literate songs that blend musical genres from folk rock to world beat and often incorporate ample doses of humor," says Relix today in its premiere coverage of the music video for "Bee Liner" by Phil and the Osophers. Bonus: This video was made using the long-lost Fairlight CVI, which Phil first discovered when he recorded a karaoke video of "Bad" at the local mall when he was five-years-old. What happened to that footage? Scroll down to see!
Alex Lilly's "Pornographic Mind" is "Today's Top Tune" at KCRW in Los Angeles. "Alex Lilly has been on the touring circuit with the likes of Beck, Lorde and master guitarist Ry Cooder for years, so it's a pleasure to hear her debut full-length album." Lilly will be touring with KOLARS starting tomorrow night at the Casbah in San Diego. See her in Los Angeles at The Echo on Friday.