On Thursday I got the chance to see the second part of The Jellycats - T.W.A.T video being filmed by +44 films. It was really enjoyable and so funny watching 'the twat's' performance.
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The Jellycats remind me of a modern day madness, which makes them adaptable to all ages, I love that there's finally a band that both my dad and I can enjoy. When i asked who they thought they sounded like most The Jellycats compared themselves to Reel Big Fish which i totally agree with!
I love how the video has come out, they had a clear idea of what they wanted and +44 films managed to capture that perfectly. It was really refreshing to meet a band that are so down to earth, lovely, welcoming and genuine. I'm rooting for The Jellycats success as they really do deserve it.
The Jellycats are also in the festival chart in the famous Redbull Bedroom Jam, if you liked the above video then why not help them out!? Vote them 5 stars, leave a comment and share it around.
The first part of this episode is an interview with a female
quartet called, Breaking Day.
Breaking Day is an all female Pop / R&B group from
Murrieta, CA.
Breaking Day’s debut album Daylight just dropped in April of 2012. The 14-track LP is without
any disappointment. While it only took one year to recruit, record, and release
their first full-length album, one might expect flaws, but surprisingly there
is not. When you hear the entire album for the first time from beginning to end, you are both
impressed and satisfied. Now, it is all about building a fan-base, touring, and
gaining accolades from industry critics to validate their hardwork.
ABOUT BREAKING DAY
In March of 2011, their label Corporate Ballin held a
Southern California area audition in search of four girls to come together and
form an all girl group. The founder of Corporate Ballin didn’t want to just
form just any girl group, but build an explosive collaboration of talent that
would not only sound good, but entertain its viewers.
Founder of Corporate Ballin and Producer, Toma “Maskerade”
Johnson decided to cut out the middleman and materialize his personal vision of
what a female group should look and sound like. After weeks of auditioning, he decided upon four girls from the Inland Empire and San
Diego areas to form the group known as Breaking Day.
WHO IS BREAKING DAY
The Front Girl is 21-year-old singer/songwriter and dancer,
Nicole Garcia-Crisologo. Nicole wasn’t just meant for the part, she was bred
for it. Since she was a small child, Nicole spent countless hours working on
building her resume as an actress, a vocal singer, song writer, and appearing
in musicals, so once she got the call to audition for Breaking Day, she was
already posed for the position. In an instant, she was selected from dozens of
applicants.
The tall brunette bombshell is Miranda Siegersma. When you
see her perform, you’re not only captivated by her incredible vocals, but also
by her unmistakable model like presence. Then suddenly you’re caught off guard
when you discover, she’s the voice behind the rap lyrics. Miranda grew up in a
small town outside of Temecula called Yucaipa, CA, but she also came from a
long line of musician’s, so becoming a music artist wasn’t a tough decision nor
was it discouraged. Having been inspired by the dance moves of Michael Jackson,
she also developed a love for Hip Hop. With the addition of Miranda, she adds a
whole dynamic to Breaking Day. Pay close attention to songs “Make It Through”,
“Dangerous”, “Fire”, and “Have Dough”.
The third beauty is Gabriela Tristan, a young talented
singer from San Diego, CA. While Nicole and Miranda sing most of the main
vocals, Gabriela does play a distinct and vital role. Her distinct ability is carrying a smooth and long traveling note. Her voice is noticeable in
songs like, “All Falls Down”, “Pretty Faces”, “Explanations”, and “Fire”.
Whenever you hear a soft, but sultry voice, you’re hearing to Gabriela.
The fourth and final Breaking Day is Emily Pince. Also born
and raised in San Diego, Emily is the blond of the crew and while she is not
the front girl, she stands out more than all of the girls combined. She has a
stage presence that is unmatched. She seems to strut her stuff and dances with
more conviction. Perhaps she is the leader of the live stage. Maybe, her experience as a varsity
cheer captain in High School had something to do with that.
The 2nd half of this weeks episode is dedicated
to one of our listeners Lizzi Liz of South Florida, and we’re calling The Lizzi
Liz Rock Showcase. It is a collaboration of Alternative, Rock, Punk, and Indie
Rock.
Kevin who? We didn’t know either; not until we went to see another band perform!
By the time Kevin’s set was over we
not only knew who he was but also owned his two EPs - $5 each at the door made
it a no brainer. Before I get into deets about Miso let me start here…
- The Show
If you like live music and have
spent any significant amount of time in So Cal we’re sure you’ve been to Saint
Rocke and know the set up. Kevin was
solo on stage for his entire set – drumming a bass line using the body of his guitar
then looping it while he laid down some keys and rhythm guitar – showing his
true talent, and it didn’t end there as his songs progressed so did his skill.
Impressive guitar riffs, seamless transitions into classic west coast hip hop
tracks then back to his original stuff. All
the while bobbing and smiling away as he just had fun on stage, looking as if
he was completely and perfectly content just being there in that current
moment, and he was.
At one point he took out his iPhone
and began using it as a slide, it was clear this guy enjoys himself on stage –
he was in his element. Not that we didn’t enjoy Sashamon, but Kevin
Miso definitely stole the show, in our opinion.
- The Artist
Hawaiian
roots, but Long Beach is home to this 29-year-old musician. He’s the type of guy that deserves all the
good he gets and then some having such a wise outlook on his music and respect
for life, “[music is] less of an evolution and more of a journey [for me]…it’s all
about what you want to get from it, which usually translates to what you put
in.”
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That definitely resonates with us here at ‘All Indie Magazine’ – very true
words, Ke
Kevin was musically influenced at a
young age, “I remember seeing my Dad’s acoustic guitar leaning against the
couch…thinking ‘I wanna learn how to play that’. That was seriously it.” His musical start actually came on the drums
at age 7, and at age 9 on the piano, not finding the guitar till middle school. But it wasn’t until he started traveling
during college when the guitar “became [his] faithful travel companion” being
so easy to pack along. “Some people
have journals, I had my guitar. Plus it
brought people together so easily!” he added, another reflection of Kevin’s positive
personality, and thirst to entertain.
“I definitely look inward for that as opposed to outward;
and so quite naturally I start writing feel-good, surf vibey sort of
stuff. But man, I’m passionate and
inspired by tons of artists.”
Kevin gets specific with just what
traits from certain artists influence him - such as; Paul Simon’s songwriting
and arrangements, Kris Kristofferson’s imagery, Jack Johnson simplicity, Derek
Trucks’ guitar playing, Jay-Z’s delivery, and Tupac’s conviction are just the
tip of the iceberg. Noting that Bob
Marley is an “enormous influence” on him from a musician and lyrical
perspective.
Aside from music, we asked Kevin
what takes up his spare time and his answer was simple, “surfing and
traveling.” Once being a world traveler,
now married staying closer to home supplementing world travels with trips up
the coast with his wife, which Kevin describes as being “almost equally as
epic.” He also digs “bro trips” as he
calls them, sailing and spear fishing with his buddies, or cycling and camping
up the coast. “I get weird too. I’ll Yoga every now and then.”
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That’s not weird at all, dude. We Yoga too, we’re cool with it.
It seems as those these bro trips will have to be put on
hold for the time being though as Kevin is planning on releasing a new full
length album this year – currently with 2 EPs on the market (available on
iTunes “Kevin Miso”, and “Smile”). Be
sure to check his website for album release dates and live shows.
So there
you have it. Kevin Miso. I guess the one
knock we have is that his social networking skills are “weak sauce” (he said it, not us). So do us a favor, “like” his facebook page
(enter fb page) and follow him on twitter (enter twitter handle) - While Kevin
is still living in the 90’s claiming “word of mouth is still king” (which is totally cool, man) tweets may
be sparse but that just makes them all the more special when they appear.
Lastly, if
you have the chance to see KM live, do so. We’re sure you’ll enjoy yourself and if you do,
go let him know as he’ll most likely be mingling, bevy in hand, after the show
– Thanks for your time Kev. Good luck with
everything and we’re looking forward to the new album.
The 13 is a full
length album produced by multi-Award winning film producer, Oleg Prodeus.
Oleg Prodeus began his music career in 1994 and released
albums that same year, in 2000, and he also produced the original soundtrack
for the Austria/Germany film, “C(r)ook”.
His latest music project The 13,
was created in two parts, in English and in Russian.
The 13 could be
categorized in several genres including Rock, Gothic, and more so in the
Industrial genre, especially for the vampire themed song, “Savior”. Easily,
this song would be a perfect fit for the HBO series, True Blood. It’s a big song and almost mirrors the style of English
rock band, Muse. To compliment the song, Oleg also starred in and produced a
very creative music video filled with dark images and sequences of visual animation.
Second on the album is the song, “Can You Feel the Rain”. There
are several emotionally charged ballads on the album like, “You’re Running
Away”, ‘Cross the Line”, “Return to Begin” and “I Hear You Calling,” but “Can
You Feel the Rain” is the most powerful song of the entire album. It is a song
about reaching out for his savior. He feels sorrow and longs for someone to be
his angel, to save him from himself.
“Can you kill my pain, can you take me
high, can you be my angel everyday and night”.
Two other tracks that are powerful enough to mention are
“Mother” and “Crash”. Both are songs are without a doubt the highlights of the
album. “Mother” is one of the more incredible songs and it’s about rejection by
one of the most important figures in a person’s life, your mother. Once you
listen to the song, you immediately enjoy music from the “hills and valleys” of
the chorus and change of slow melody of the bridge, and then back onto the
chorus, making it a pleasurable experience. Once you follow the story within
the song, you enjoy it even more. There is so much intensity and pain expressed
in the song, one cannot help but become drawn in. It’s an instant favorite.
Once, you’ve heard “Mother,” it makes you crave more. When
you get to “Crash,” Oleg gives you just that. In “Crash,” the song is more or
less about waiting for the life altering “crash”. As we wait for everyday
things we normally take advantage of, we aren’t prepared for the inevitable
“crash” that lies ahead, the kind of crash that changes people, the kind of
crash that makes you wish you had done something differently, a crash that you
better be prepared for at all times.
Overall, the entire album seemly is a perfect fit for a
motion picture soundtrack for a vampire movie, songs like this fit every
possible scene. Perhaps Oleg has a film somewhere up his sleeves and the album
is a precursor to this realization.
Thanks for tuning in to our 152nd episode of The Great Unknowns Presents! If you missed our live broadcast, you can always listen and read here for our latest episodes and news updates.
This week we are featuring 7 amazing artists including AOEDE as she released her brand new LP entitled Skeletons of the Muse. For AOEDE, you cannot tag her as a single genre artist, in fact, it is much harder to pin her down in one category, because her music is outside any realm of typical categories. Instead, put her in your "Popular" playlist and hit repeat often, because if you enjoy music by Regina Spektor, and Feist, Ingrid Michaelson then you will definitely enjoy AOEDE.
Besides Lights -
Other music, we have the song, "Afraid to Fall" by Beside Lights of Perth, Australia. If you've been watching Australia's Got Talent, then you know exactly who they are. They recently released their debut self-titled EP and having been a band for less than a year, they've done everything right within a short amount of time and the momentum continues to grow. If you like The Script and Coldplay, then they guys will fit right in with your playlist.
In Air - Other music this week is a brand new track by the band, In Airwith a song called, "Flipside". In Air was previously known as Nobody Gets Killed, but they felt their name held a negative connotation and did not reflect their sound. So after much debate, they changed their name. With songs like "Fire", "In Air", "The Fall", their name not only fits, but they are quickly becoming one of the most incredible bands you have never heard of.
Drunk Souls - Even if you are not a fan of reggae, you will still enjoy the song, "Human Race" by Drunk Souls. Their entire collection of songs on their CD Revolution, is a collection of rather groovy songs that delivers catchy songs and hooks that draw you in. If you enjoyed the band UB40 back in the 80s, you will love Drunk Souls. With over 100,000 downloads of their debut LP, they have tapped into a market that is very much alive and for an indie band, this is a very difficult task to accomplish. They are proof you do not need to conform to the trends of American Pop in order to make a living.
Olg Prodeus -
“Can You Feel the Rain” by Oleg Prodeus is a featured song
of the week, because the song exemplifies a perfect balance and harmony. The 13 is packed with intense songs that
delivers a combination of adult contemporary, gothic, and rock rolled inside of
one and after hearing the entire album, it was extremely difficult to just
choose one. Read the full CD review here
Francis Bowie - A smile and two middle fingers is what you get from artist Francis Bowie of Copenhagen, Denmark...that is if you are a hater. "Sunny Day" byFrancie Bowie is probably one of my favorite tracks off of his brand new self-titled, EP. Being anti-pop himself, his music is another one of those hard to label artist's within a single genre. While it's hard for record labels to market multi-genre artists, ultimately it is the fans that decide who buys the music. With Francis Bowie you get more for your money with a variety of eclectic sounds and audio art. With his song, "Wasting My Time", there is a hint of Depeche Mode influence, then you get to the song, "Endlessly". It is one of his more "Pop" singles off his EP. Then finally comes the song, "Silly and Crazy". Here's where I thought he sounds much like Jonathon Davis of KoRn meets The Cure. You just can't make this stuff up. You've got to hear it to believe it.
In Cages -
Perhaps my favorite of the week is the song, "Walk Away" by In Cages. When you incorporate a cellist in your band, you add a whole other dimension that would otherwise be unnoticed if you were used to any other form of electronic music. When it seems like everyone is trending towards dubstep, sometimes sticking with classical instruments is the best alternative. In Cages is categorized as an Indie Rock band and Alternative Rock band. If you are a fan of the 80s new wave rock and 90s grunge rock, then In Cages fits right in.
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Thanks so much to listening to me live today on KGUP 106.5FM. In case you missed it, here is a copy of today's show.
The radio station went live on Thursday, April 12, 2012 and better than expected, we've already had over 6,000 listeners on KGUP 106.5FM. This is better than we had anticipated for the launch of a brand new radio station.
We are hoping to reach out to 1 million listeners by January 1, 2013, so please tell everyone about www.kgup1065.com You can also listen directly from our website on your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone, but if you have another mobile device, download the TuneIn from your mobile app store, then search for "KGUP 106.5FM" or "The Emerge Radio Networks," then save us as your Preset and listen to us 24/7.
Unlike a lot of radio stations that play anything that comes their way, we grade and rate each and every song, so the quality is better. The best part is you won't hear anything mainstream.
I saw The Loveable Rogues last year and instantly loved them, they're so unusual, they have a very original sound it's hard to categorise their music into a genre although they have a pop/poetry/urban feel to them. When i saw them live i found my head bobbing along and they left me wanting more, so after the show i followed them on all their social media. I was a little disappointed when they had very few videos on their Youtube channel the two videos they do have up how ever made me love them more.
As i've said before one of my 'rules' is never cover 'Ed Sheeran's - A Team', but The Loveable Rogues A Team with a twist breaks that rule, they make it their own during the video i found myself comparing them to the likes of The King Blues.
Check it out;
Their second video a cover of 'Scouting For Girls - Posh Girls' really suits them, the cheeky chappy song really shows the personality of the guys and i think they performed it better than the original.
Check it out;
They are fun loving, cheeky, charming lads and this comes across well in their original songs, videos and on stage. They all have such different voices and talents and they pull them together really well working off each others strengths. Their two original songs 'Love Sick' and 'Say You Love Me' are what made it set that these guys had earned a permanent spot on my Ipod. All the boys personalities and traits show through in their videos,
Eddie's poetic lyrics, Te's soulful voice (and tendency to touch his hat), Sonny's smile even whilst singing.
Check out their original song Love Sick;
'I was crumbled like apple pie when you left my flat only wearing a goodbye, in your bag were my Ralph Lauren tops, on your feet were my brand new work out Reeboks, you turned and smiled with those come to bed eyes but all i could think of was all them pork pies, you kept on telling me night after night, then you'd just drop your knickers after every fight.'
This song is brilliant the catchy melodies and the cheeky lyrics make Love Sick a complete hit for me.
This three piece have created a success for themselves on the back of winning the Jack Wills Unsigned Competition, then playing the Jack Wills Varsity Polo Event, playing sold out shows in their local venues, getting a segment on Fashot TV and they've also had the opportunity of supporting Twenty Twenty on their 'Move It' tour.
Now these boys who often get recognised locally will soon be recognised all over the nation The Loveable Rogues will be appearing on this Saturday's Britain's Got Talent and Britain's Got More Talent.
Check out part of their audition below;
They also appeared on This Morning today and Stephen Mulhern presenter of Britain's Got More Talent has them down as his predicted winner.
Click the link below and skip to 4:50 to watch their interview on This Morning (it won't allow me to share the video sorry)
I'm so excited to see these guys progress on BGT and i'll certainly be rooting/voting for them if they get through. Check them out and make sure you tune in to ITV tomorrow at 8:30pm GMT.
