Indie and Music News

Over the course of the next few months, Music Emissions would like to turn their podcast series into an opportunity for unsigned/indie artists to showcase their best song.

The Independent Video Channel (www.ivctv.net), allows users to discover for themselves independent and unsigned artist who'll surely be added to their music library favorite list. The site is centered around Music Videos by Indie Artists.

LA-Based Site Showcases New & Emerging Bands & Original Videos from Around the World

FreeMusicExposure.com released a new trailer video today announcing their upcoming internet based TV show in development. Free Music Exposure TV will be streamed live on a regular basis from their UStream.tv channel.

Throughout the month of May 2011, Hidden Shoal Recordings is celebrating its fifth birthday. The celebrations kick off with the release of its latest free sampler album, Hydrozoa, which compiles 18 singles released over the last 18 months.

Two great musical minds merge as one in 2DeepSoul

Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band will join other headliners including Gogol Bordello, Ani DiFranco, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and others at New Jersey's premier one day music event.

FreeMusicExposure.com today announced the launch of their new website catering to new music artists who seek more exposure for music or music videos. The website profiles the artists and includes them in their website promotions online.

The CD was released at Lestat's West in San Diego, and is now available online. With a lounge rock feel, it has a fresh blend of acoustic and electronic sounds. Included is single "Appropriate" that got extensive airplay on unsigned shows.

This past year has seen the band’s profile take a meteoric rise with both industry insiders and music fans.

16th May sees release of The Darlingtons new EP, New Independent. Information on the band, their sound and the EP.

Released 31st March 2011, “Canberra Grown Talent” is a digital compilation album featuring some of the best upcoming artists from Australia’s capital city. Highlights include Dub Dub Goose, Niels Rosendahl, and Three Quarters Hazel.

Two-Week Free Download Available on Band Website

Brooklyn based performer, Bess Rogers, spearheaded an April Kickstarter campaign to fund her new album set for release later this year. A tongue-in-cheek video by Rogers accompanies the campaign and can be viewed at www.youtube.com/BessRogers.

Canadian vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and interpreter joins esteemed musical company online

Mike Marlin supporting Big Country during their April 2011 tour

“Live From Music City,” a weekly radio show that airs on Tuesday nights at 8:00 pm CST on blog talk radio (www.blogtalkradio.com/live-from-music-city) welcomes it’s guests legendary front man Jesse James Dupree of “Jackyl” and Bob Bender.

Austin's Thumbtack Media lends its hand to two highly touted unofficial SXSW day shows this year.

Monahans to play multiple shows during the Music portion of SXSW, including their Official SXSW Showcase at Stephen F. Austin Hotel on 3.17.11 at 10PM.

Over three days in April the award-winning Apollo Bay Music Festival presents a dynamic line-up of jazz, blues, roots, classical, comedy, funk, blues, rock, world and country, as well as street performance theatre.

BB1 subsidiary Artist Airplay Advisors radio promotion company continues airplay chart successes for DIY Indies

Dragonfly Physics: an alterna-rock-grungejam band with a socio-political viewpoint. Founder, Dev Jana opened for Grammy-winning, Train in his early days and chose like core talent to create a new funky sound that relays a relevant message.

BESS ROGERS RELEASES NEW SINGLE, ADDS TOUR DATES “WHAT WE WANT” IMPACTS TRIPLE-A AND NON-COMM RADIO Out now at Triple-A and non-comm radio, this ethereal yet energetic tune will have no problem grabbing attention from listeners.

Via Rail Meets Gypsy Soul Accordion Noir & A Tear Jerkingly Beautiful Voice: Ingrid Gatin, Mateo Tomlinson & Twin @ Exchange Community Church (Jan. 22)

Monahans from Austin, TX make their San Antonio debut at the Limelight on January 15, 2011. Sharing the bill are local acts Blowing Trees and Fear Snakeface.

Zonisphere Media Group just launched the ZTV Indie Video Countdown, a web show featuring music videos from independent artists around the world. Viewers get to vote for their favorite videos and decide which ones stay and which ones go.

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Austin's own Monahans releases the final installment in their monthly recording series "2010 Recordings". The song, entitled "Seabirds", includes vocals by the fabulous Sinead O'Connor.

Independent Music Network Tones Up With Yet Another Hot Indie Act

Available at midnight on December 1st were four brand new tracks by the alternative indie band Thronechild released exclusively through www.Thronechild.com.

Extraterrestrial Independent Band GWAR Grants an Out-of-This World Music Giveaway

Supernova.com has launched a Music Store for independent artists, adding another services to the site's host of free promotional tools for bands. By integrating Pay Who You Want Online, Supernova.com lets any artist make money from their music.

The Baby Grands celebrate release of sophomore album. The award winning kindie rockers return to the children’s/family music scene with 'The Baby Grands II.’

Nate Sparks releases his third alt. country CD, Color Outside the Lines on Common Stock Records. Pre-release tracks will be available November, 2010. The national and international physical release date is January 15, 2011.

Mike Marlin is joining From The Jam's tour for 12 live dates across the country in December 2010. Starting with two dates in The Cavern Club and ending in the 02 Academy Newcastle on the 02th December.

World’s Largest Independent Music Hub Delivers Exclusive Content to Fans

Mike Marlin covers the Bee Gees Stayin Alive with a twisted video

Independent Music Hub Gives Fans VIP Access to Their Favorite Indie Artists

Indie band There Is No Sin is sponsoring a video making contest where fans can win $200 for their music videos. It's a new way for the artist and label to connect with listeners. Contest runs through November 12, 2010.

Indie Music Hub Gives Fans Exclusive Access to Their Favorite Artists

The Annex Road set to release their debut album this fall

San Antonio based, indie-pop artist Merykid announces the worldwide, digital release of his first LP entitled “The Raccoon,” showcasing ten, fresh new tracks on December 14, 2010.

Acclaimed singer songwriter Dan Coyle returns to Seattle for a return engagement at the Mock Crest Tavern October 2 at 9:00 p.m.

This week San Francisco-based slop rock band The Thunder Achievers (formerly The Underoos) began leaking tracks from their forthcoming album.

707 Entertainment Group and Starbooking joined forces to create The Rock and Romance Concert. Headlinder J.Ovanni is a triple threat Artist ready for the world to recognize his mission. Join him and 6 othe local acts October 9th in Anaheim, CA.

Acclaimed singer songwriter Dan Coyle returns to Seattle for a return engagement at the Conor Byrne Pub September 30 at 8:30 p.m.

Billboard Top 10 Artist Offers likeZEBRA Fans an Exclusive Band Giveaway

Acclaimed singer songwriter Dan Coyle will play at the Totsie Cook Charity Benefit September 18 in aid of the scholarship named for his late father, Dan Coyle, Sr.

Burn The Fleet are releasing their new single 'Black Holes' to concide with their Autum tour in 2010