Kimo Shabi (Marco Porrà), was born in August 1987. Guitar player, songwriter, singer and music producer. Ten years in a punk rock band, degree in Electronic Music, acoustic sessions drives him to explore a lot of different music genres, under the first name of MPM Producer. The Kimo Shabi project has the aim to increase relaxing, meditation and introspection mood for the listener. Art As Necessity is a concept EP.
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The brainchild of Norwegian singer-songwriter Stian Fjelldal, Birds are better brings a unique slant to folk music with a fusion of traditional folk, power-pop, synth-rock and indie-pop. The Other Side Reviews describes the project as a meeting between Charlie Puth and Mumford and Sons while Of Monsters and Men comes to the minds of Nordic Music Central and Music To Blame.
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Portuguese-American Singer-Songwriter & Producer, Pàrasoul (born Stephen James Baumann), first picked up the Guitar at age 15, unknowingly headed for a long and winding career as an Artist. As a Songwriter first and foremost, his life-experiences over the years of navigating the arch of manhood, brotherhood, relationships, travel, love, loss have inspired many powerful lyrics and melodies.
Read MoreInterview: Shab - Dolce Vita
Shab is an outspoken Iranian refugee living in America that also just happens to be an international Pop Star. In a recent Instagram post to her millions of fans about Iran, Shab spoke out for the first time about how the Iranian Morality Police would harass her beautiful sisters: as no one was empowered to stop them.
Read MoreInterview: Norm Brunet - So Long
Ottawa-based country rock musician Norm Brunet is pleased to announce the release of his new single 'So Long' out now on all digital streaming platforms. 'So Long' follows the release of Norm's 2019 Reflections EP and is a classic rocking country track with metaphorical lyrics about living during the COVID pandemic and trying to keep the faith.
Read MoreInterview: Lords of Dust - Kickin Dust Up
Heavy Metal band Lords of Dust recently released their debut EP Kickin Dust Up, and their singles “Let’s Rip” and “Mr Stranger” are a must listen for anyone who appreciates massive riffs and killer guitar tones. The band leans into infectious 70’s inspired heavy metal with guitars soaked in fuzz, octave pedals, and when turned to 11 give listeners a wall of sound carried by vocalist Buco Haze and his melodic growl.
Read MoreInterview: A-Tempo Trio - When I'm Sad
A-Tempo Trio is an atmospheric virtuoso trio that recently released their first collaborative album, whose compositions - modern and original Israeli jazz - are written under the influence of the music of the world. The first joint album has just been released, although all members of the trio are well-known musicians who have long declared themselves on the Israeli and international jazz scenes.
Read MoreGet dreamy With This Week's Top Five LITM Indie Picks: Including Artists like The Survival Code, jakesghost, Stereo Glow and More
This week LITM is back with its top five indie-rock picks from artists like Stereo Glow, jakesghost, The Survival Code, NP York & The Fools, and Waverly Drive.
Read MoreInterview: Chucky Trading Co - Sleepwalking Through History
Chucky Trading Co beats with the heart of Laurel Canyon, bringing timeless new folk-rock songs in a dynamic collaboration between songwriter CS Taber and producer Everett Young. The first CTC album, released December 1, 2021, contains 15 heartfelt songs that explore love, life, and human nature.
Read MoreInterview: jazzygold - boring like me
jazzygold is the new artist project from Jasmin Mote, who is ready to take over the world. Melting RnB and soul-pop perfectly, she writes about life in her 20s. Too much partying, too many hangovers, too many heartaches, dying her hair red, being tired of her friends and cheering for new beginnings.
Read MoreInterview: BRINGER OF LIGHT - ANTHOLOGY I
Indian River Music Company is proud to present to you “ANTHOLOGY I”, the latest release from BRINGER OF LIGHT. Rather than a collaboration like in previous efforts, “ANTHOLOGY I” has Brad TBOLT as the mastermind behind all the madness. After spending 10-12 years focusing mostly on vocal work, he felt it was time to focus more on guitar riffs, songwriting and the concepts and aspects of production.
Read MoreInterview: Rich Chambers - I'm a Fool for Lovin' You
Rich Chambers is kind of retro, but not really. He hints at country, but he isn’t quite country. He is a little bit modern rock and also a little bit pop. He’s even a little bit bubble-gum pop (watching endless amounts of Partridge Family reruns as a kid will do that to you) In a nutshell, he really is a little bit of everything.
Read MoreInterview: Robbie Rapids - Babylonian Dragon
Robbie Rapids is a singer/guitarist from Grand Rapids, MI. From guitar in high school Jazz band, cover song master, to writing original songs; Robbie performs at numerous occasions publicly under many band names. Best known for fronting a Tom Petty Tribute because of the similarity of his voice and musical taste; now he is releasing his own songs.
Read MoreRock On with LITM's Latest Indie Picks: The Week's Top 5 Artists, Including Arctic Monkeys and The Strokes
Come fill your ears with the finest music of the most influential indie rock bands of the 21st century including Arctic Monkeys, Modest Mouse, Arcade Fire, The Strokes, and Franz Ferdinand.
Read MoreInterview: 6ixth Element - Spiritual Form
6ixth Element is a Denver-born emcee, producer, hip-hop artist, and entrepreneur. Having grown up a musician, he began producing hip-hop at age 14. After graduating high school and starting a family, he studied Audio Engineering and Music Business at KMG Studio in Boulder, Colorado.
Read MoreInterview: Mike and Mandy - Timeworn
Performing artists in Los Angeles, Mike and Mandy met professionally on a Shakespeare play, after which they fell in love, took road trips, shared their love of music and married 3 years later. Mike was a ska/punk singer and songwriter for 5 years, a reggae keyboardist, & a jazz, funk, and acid-jazz drummer.
Read MoreInterview: Bad Indigo - DIY
Tzvika Frosh (the raw men empire; deer frosh) and Nir Leist (kitzu; age is a box) played in different bands in the Tel Aviv indie scene of 2010. They founded DeerJohn, which performed on different stages and at festivals and released a successful single. The pair of musicians are currently releasing a new album under the name Bad Indigo.
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Interview: Charlotte Sessions - Should I Be the Man? (Radio Edit)
Charlotte Sessions is a singer-songwriter, musical theater writer, composer, arranger and producer from Roselle Park, New Jersey. Her music infuses a soulful blend of theatrical and thought-provoking lyrics and sophisticated harmonies that spread across various musical genres, such as jazz, rock, pop and folk.
Read MoreInterview: Higgs Field - Us Forever
Higgs Field is a 4 piece Alternative Rock / Metal Band from Mount Gambier, South Australia. From love at first sight to cannibalism, "Us Forever" takes what we know about love songs and lights it on fire. Based on a true story, "Us Forever" starts out like a romance novel and quickly turns into a Stephan King epic, going deep into the psyche of a killer, seeking connection in the most psychotic way.
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