Vigogabelah
From Monterrey in Mexico we find Vicko Montemayor (Guitar / Vocal), Marcel Montemayor (Bass / Vocal), Manuel Ortega (Percussion), Noe Constantino (Keys / Vocal) and Adrian Gzz (Drums) who make up the alternative indie band Vigogabelah. I was wondering which part of the Atlantic ocean shoreline Vigogabelah didn’t take in as an influence. Caribbean, Latino, Rock and African rhythms all meld in […]
Billy One Move
Billy One Move from Manchester in England is an indie rock band comprising Adam Postlethwaite (Guitar), Adrian Fairweather (Drums), André Fairweather (Vocals), Chris Charleston (Bass) and Mark Durkin (Guitar). Wandering across a plethora of sounds the constant mast, like the flag bearer on a battle field, is the emotional charged lyric and on the button vocal which drips with sensitivity. […]
Boxed Wine
Boxed Wine an alternative indie rock band started life in 2011 when the New Jersey – USA, based quartet of Chris Mactire (Vocals / Rhythm Guitar), Ralph Nicastro (Lead Guitar), Nick Kanderis (Bass) and Shane Maloney (Drums) decided now was their time. They have neatly been able to introduce the second guitar, without actually becoming a guitar rock band, […]
Yes Cadets
Yes Cadets is an indie-pop band from Belfast in Northern Ireland which was formed when the trio of Alan Haslam (vocals / guitar), Lisa Mageean (vocals / drums) and Steven Matthews (bass) got together in 2009. Yes Cadets offer up to the ears some of the best reverbed guitar dreamy rock being played at the moment. They don’t […]
Hunting Ulysses
Hunting Ulysses is a lo-fi Indie Rock band from Herne Bay in England. The trio of Dan Small (Guitar / Vocals), Nick Emmerson (Bass / Vocals) and Will Huttley (Drums / Vocals) have a new EP set for release imminently. The rumbling bass thumps through my ears with pleasure as the band pare back the music to its […]
Band of the week 12th to 18th August 2012
The Band of the week for 12th to 18th August 2012 is a chart that once again reflects originality, diversity and currency, as selected by the readers of the Indie Bands Blog. 1. Red Ax Jam (England) Cross The Line is available on * 2. Pussy Riot (Russia) 3. Sine Circle (USA) Aqueous is available […]
The Ill Funk Ensemble
The Ill Funk Ensemble is a groove funk hip-hop outfit from New York in the USA. Having started life back in 2006 - Jermaine Wells (Lead vocals /freestyle), BJ FitzGerald (Guitar / vocals), Duane Etienne (Bass / vocals), Joe Stoner (Keyboards / vocals) and Dennis Brooks (Drums / vocals) have remained committed and dedicated to releasing a sound that resonates in their […]
Klassik
Klassik is a solo hip-hop jazz musician from Milwaukee in the USA. Early on Saturday morning as I type, I find myself somewhat surprised by the world as I listen to a fusion of Jazz and hip-hop, two genres I struggle with, but my face is wreathed in a smile. A highly proficient alto-sax and pianoforte player, […]
Nomad Carlos
Nomad Carlos is a ‘Miami born, Kingston bred’ hip-hop artist, making a big impact on the scene in Jamaica. Lyrics that relate to everyday life and impeccable delivery make him well worthy of praise. Nathan Sturgeon has set out to pursue his own career in music, so this may well be the last review from Nathan […]
Sounds of Venus – Star Dust, Baby
With my typical sense of disorganisation, I received news of the five track EP Star Dust, Baby by Sounds of Venus a month before its release on the 8th August 2012, but have only just got round to writing a review. The band review of Sounds of Venus was published in March 2012. The EP finds […]
