High Octane Don’t let this baby face rapper fool you. High Octane is an indie rapper and producer whose lyrical skills are a force to be reckon with. Currently residing in Bremerton, WA, a place not known for hip-hop Octane is putting Washington on the map. Little is known about the rapper, he is relatively new to the game but already has a number of songs that prove Octane is only beginning his journey onto becoming a successful rapper.
Polo Don Red Making waves in Atlanta since 1999, Polo Don Red has been a great addition to the cities influential hip-hop scene. Having been through a few rap groups before going solo Polo has had years to craft his music. In 2011, he met J.W. The manager of Pretty Ricky, giving him the opportunity to open up for Pretty Ricky from winning a showcase in Macon. His luck continued in Atlanta when his song “Big” appeared on two mix tapes. Now, he is well on his way onto becoming Atlanta’s hottest club banger rappers.
Wata Watch out Diggy and Lil Twist, a new youngin’ is making his way into the game with no signs of slowing down. Wata is an 17 year old rapper from Harrisburg, PA. Being born with a skill to rhyme, he first started rhyming when he was 7 being inspired by no other than legendary east coast rapper Nas. Aside from being a musician he also likes to act and make people laugh with his stand up comedy. However, it is music that comes first before all else since it “comes natural” to him.
Cathouse Thursday Could San Diego be the next Nashville? Highly doubtful, but for those wishing to have some good ol blues, rock and country music in Sunny Southern California, look no further Cathouse Thursday is here to make you feel as though you’re living in the country side. Fronted by film-maker, producer, and writer Will Faeber whom has been compared to legendary vocalist Mark Miller. Not to be out shined by the lead vocalist, the rest of the band has a superb talent for being able to play all styles of music. The city and country life mixed together has enabled the band to take hold of the opportunity to cook up something rare.
Sean Giddings Sean Giddings smooth voice is strangely similar to Death Cab For Cutie vocalist Ben Gibbard. It will give you chills, but at the same time warm your heart. After moving to Nashville, TN where he reportedly spent four years crafting what would become the foundation of his music. In 2010, he produced his first E.P “The Morning Greys.” The drive to finally put his music out there for the world to hear came after a girl left him making us wonder if that girl had stayed with him, where would he be today? The intensity of his music and the passion that fuels him, making and distributing his music was going to happen regardless it was just a matter of timing.
Edward Appleby is an musician and composer living in Mobile, Alabama. A state known for its Country music he is far from dime a dozen. When listening to his music I envision myself in a theatrical setting in a big city far from Alabama. His self-described indie folk pop songs with modern classical composition couldn’t be more fitting.
He has released four EP’s all self-recorded ranging from holiday music “Lo! The Snow in the Chimney Froze!” to everyday life “Music for the Living, Vol. 1.” All his albums could be made into plays or musicals. They all tell a story in a interesting enticing way that skipping a song is not an option. You will be allured to listen to every song, piece together the information and interpret it to your liking. There is no mistaking that Edward has both artistic and musical talents that should be shared with the world. The way he arranges the instruments to match the feeling of a song is sharp and demands your attention.
The Avondales Upstate New York, a place known for being close to Canada, cold weather, and not much else. Well watch work, Syracuse is giving music an exciting new rock band The Avondales. When I say new I mean it in every sense of the word because the band formed in December 2011. Meaning, they haven’t even been together a year. Nonetheless, the songs they have created are promising. Ranging from 16 to 20; Zac, Vince, Devan, and C.J are mixing rock with pop, classic rock, indie, punk, and everything in between. They are not limiting themselves and are maturing with the music they create.
_1334629365.jpg “Introducing World Wide Pocket “)World Wide Pocket Introducing World Wide Pocket an under appreciated band from Massachusetts. The music industry is struggling and are constantly on the look out for something or someone new and creative. Unfortunately, new and creative doesn’t sell 1million in copies in one week making their method counterintuitive. If they were truly seeking musicians that could bring something unique to the staggered industry then artists like World Wide Pocket would be number one on their list. The music he creates explores a variety of instruments, tempo’s, beats, vocals, and emotional feelings. He is pushing the boundaries musically to increase conversation among people and lose themselves in his music while he provides them with stunning sounds.