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Tweeting my way through another Monday, I stumbled upon some fresh indie pop music from a local artist who just happens to have a live show TONIGHT at Scarlet and Grey Cafe (10pm).
Andrew Varner's vocals are rustic, sweet, and hopelessly romantic; the kind of music you can relax, reflect and relate to. Music that is raw, honest and engaging.
Coveted Green - a refreshing group of musicians out of Gahanna, Ohio, mix captivating vocals with a double shot of rock and serves it up with a side of pop to bring forth one of the most authentic sounds in alternative music.
Deja Vu is the heaviest track with pure metal guitar riffs and dark lyrics was even featured in Columbus local film, Threshold. Flipping the switch back to CG's regular style MTV generation pop with an alt vibe; The Captain(next track) is fit for long road trips, daydreaming and is a good listen for those seeking inspiration. On and On is an intimate and emotional track that showcases the raw beauty of Adam's vocals. On and on leads into a slightly more uptempo breakup song that poetically compares a bad relationship full of lies and betrayal to a frayed, worn, t-shirt. T-Shirt is a credit to Coveted Green's music writing.
Before Me, a singer/songwriter track about a showing appreciation for that special someone is a sweet, slow dance song that will sweep any girl off her feet. Tend Too takes us back to CG's rock roots as the band embraces the song wholeheartedly to push that feeling of live music through the speakers. To A Dream is a sugary pop lullaby with a deeper meaning of self realization. The snap and float of Adams vocals make the song stick to your skull like your favorite coming of age movie scene.
Overall, Coveted Green is breaking ground with deliciously simple yet cunning and passionate music for pop lovers who still enjoy an authentic sound not created via formula. See them live on August 28 at The American Heart Association in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio-based singer Dr. E possesses a great combination of the old and the new. She has a sense of both soul and jazz along with pure fun -- a combination that has won an audience for her. And now she's bringing her gift to the world with her new album Elevated.
So we're very excited that she has agreed to give SoulTrackers their first taste of her music with the great title cut from her new disc, which we're giving to you as an EXCLUSIVE FREE DOWNLOAD! Let us know what you think about this great new singer!
A small town girl from central PA just like me- you know I had to review this album!!!!
Kellee is not just a rapper - she is an entrepreneur and a visionary. Running an all female company, Nakturnal Inc., this events and promotions company is taking the Pittsburgh music scene by storm. I popped in Kellee's newest album Aligned Archetype and was launched into the future of music. Kellee's lyrical expressions represent where music is heading... art reflecting life lyrics, hard hitting beats, hypnotic hooks, and infectious verses that get stuck in your head and subliminally become soundtracks to everyday life.
With 21 Tracks, from Open Minded to Dedication Kellee asks, "How can she combine her energies to help create real change?" She aligns all parts of herself to find the answer and it is through a combination of her energies, emotions and expressions that she finds her future as a refreshing force of feminism in hip hop and pop music.
Mothership- "word to the mothership, yea we're on some other shit and now is not the time for this." This song is probably my favorite after Struggle AKA White Girl Socialist. With socially conscious lyrics this song deals with female sexual exploitation, and the power women have to elevate their statuses in society. A meaningful tune with a funky techno beat, this song is certainly a hit.
Futuristic feminist rock rap with hints of electronica and bubblegum pop, this is the perfect album for girls getting ready to paint the town red, feminists looking for music that speaks to their life experiences, dreamers seeking inspiration, and hip hop heads everywhere.
What Kellee's music says to me... this album embraces all parts of Kellee - honoring her her past, focusing on her future, and taking all the blessings life has to offer.
She’s is an incredible fire in the rap world, and will soon be internationally known on the microphone as that killer white girl rapper who will eat you alive with lyrics and truths. On a mission change the global opinion of women rappers and on female artists everywhere; Kellee isn’t afraid to show who she really is through her music, her energy, and her aligned archetypes.
Check out Kellee's newest vid - Goddette. Then go join her facebook page and buy her cd!
My Band, the latest in Facebook apps has been voted best app for musicians. As a budding publicist I have to agree. The use of My Band the powerful social networking tool is only an advantage to unsigned artists who seek an online presence. Linked to Reverbnation, the My Band app allows artists to import their Reverb profiles into their facebook fan pages, and even includes their Facebook fans as a part of their Reverbnation profile fans.
So why is this good? In a word, EXPOSURE. The My Band app makes is super easy to listen to artists songs without downloading, it also allows you to view their photos, blog, and complete reverbnation profile. Bands can expect an increase in fan size and more opportunities for press coverage (it gets hard to ignore you if you have thousands of fans).
So while Myspace is helpful and an official Facebook Fan page is a must for anyone serious about social media marketing, the Reverbnation My Band App is a necessity for any upcoming band/artist app-solutely!
This past Saturday (July 10) the Surly Girl girl parking lot was flowing with Pabst Blue Ribbon and the sounds of bakery fresh new music....
The Here comes your 5th Annual Parking Lot Blowout took over the short north from about 3pm until 9pm (*Afterparty @ Skullys*) with Old Hundred opening the festivities followed by The Randys (Always a groove-tastically delicious group) and swanky lineup of newly discovered favorites New Bomb Turks, Gibson Bros. and Scrawl.
Being a newbie on the scene I was unsure of what to expect volunteering but I was welcomed with open arms (shout out to Erin!) and I even managed to sell some lucky raffle tickets (btw so jel of who ever won that PBR sleeping bag!).
Although I was mostly a volunteer for the day, I did manage to catch some of the actual show which was also being streamed live online. I must say my favorite of the day wasOld Hundred. With a "soundtrack to life" vibe, I felt hints of Muse in their rhythms and Death Cab for Cutie in the vocals - the kind of music that you want to take your shoes off and dance barefoot in the rain to... perfect way to open a weekend.
About CMC...
The Mission of CMC is to make Columbus a better place through music!
Founded in 2005 by Erin Moore, the purpose of CMC is to assist Columbus Ohio in the following ways;
1. Musician's Emergency Health Assistance program - helping working Central Ohio musicians affected by health-related financial hardship. 2. Grants for musicians and supporters of the Columbus music community 3. Networking, resource sharing and workshops 4. Fostering relationships between Columbus musicians and community organizations interested in supporting the arts 5. Helping out of town musicians identify local resources when they travel through or play Central Ohio. *The Parking Lot Blowout is the only yearly fundraiser specifically for the Columbus Musicians' Assistance Program. { About information was gathered from the CMC Facebook Page)
You can learn more about what they do and how to get involved by visiting The Columbus Music Co-Op:
Hi, we're the Columbus Music Co-op and we support the Columbus, Ohio music community. How do we do that? 1. Musician's Emergency Health Assistance program - helping working Central Ohio musicians affected by health-related financial hardship. 2. Grants for musicians and supporters of the Columbus music community 3. Networking, resource sharing and workshops 4. Fostering relationships between Columbus musicians and community organizations interested in supporting the arts 5. Helping out of town... (read more)
Funk filled the bar with a sweet eclectic groove, the lights and drums perfectly infused, the vocals like poetry express the rhythm pouring out all over the lead guitar.
Sunday night. The last night to kick back with the funknastyiest band in the bus at Oldfield's on high.
Jimmy Riggs and The Projectile Style of Funk Nasty Freshness played their last stint at Oldfield's on high - a north campus gem now under new ownership and name (Kobo).
New fans and loyal groupies got a chance to hear two new songs from the band- both exclusively funky and definitely a credit to their talent as not just a jam band but a solid musical force with that special ability to relentlessly entertain a wide range of audiences.
The jam sound of Jimmy Riggs entices the ears with liberal integrations of hip-hop, kinky reggae and soulganic funk, and after a few riffs from Ben and Ryan you'll be on your feet shaking it to the nasty with a projectile style of funk TASTIC freshness!
My Favorite Song: Jimmy Never Texts
Songs you need on your ipod/iphone/crackberry/driod: Louisiana Chicken Flip, Jimmy Never Texts, and The Funk Nasty Freshness.
Ohio-based singer Dr. E possesses a great combination of the old and the new. She has a sense of both soul and jazz along with pure fun -- a combination that has won an audience for her. And now she's bringing her gift to the world with her new album Elevated. 
