January 27, 2012

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Boyce Avenue

Occasionally, someone points you in a certain direction and you find yourself listening to a group that… [more]

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The Cast Before The Break

Here's what some are saying, "Rarely does a simple acoustic project turn into something as ambitious… [more]

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Stephanie Rivers

This is jazz, and it's soul, cleanly produced and smoothly sung. Rivers offers an interesting mix of… [more]

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Marching Band

This indie/pop band is certainly pop, but it sounds like fun music. Here's their MySpace info, in short… [more]

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Craig Gore

This "independent artist" markets himself as a singer of the "melodramatic popular song" as well as billing… [more]

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Latest Indie Music Reviews

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Lavers

To start this year, let’s go overseas and meet an Aussie band of brothers, the Lavers. “Lavers” is actually the family name of the band’s core members, Dominic (Vocals, Guitar) and Sebastian (Guitars, Keyboards). Other members include Den Murray in drums, and Nick Daines in Bass. The Lavers, through their exceptional musical style and laid-back songs,  were able to emerge as one of the most anticipated indie artists in Australia . … [Read More...]

Proof I Exist

Proof I Exist

“Existence” is a rather elusive concept, but for artists, it’s what defines them. Want proof? Well here’s one artist that can give you an answer: Proof I Exist. At first, I actually thought it was a band name but was surprised to know that he’s a one-man band, songwriter, and producer! Yup, Proof I Exist is the brainchild of a very talented DIY artist from Cleveland, Paul Kulis. Kulis just recently released his debut album, … [Read More...]

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Lisa Occhino

When the earthquake shook Japan last March, it did not take long before both the independent and mainstream artists started their move to help the disastrous country in recovering from the rubble. One artist specially captured our attention – Lisa Occhino, a young artist blessed with a beautiful voice and a thoughtful heart. Lisa is an award-winning pianist, songwriter, and singer whom we adore for her compelling passion for music and … [Read More...]

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The Lovely Bad Things

Who loves surf music and live show bands? Of course, Indie Update does! We’ve featured plenty of artists here at the site and we’re up more...  Today, we choose to feature a band from Los Angeles who brings surf music in to the real thing—The Lovely Bad Things. The way people define indie rock has evolved through generations, but what’s really amusing is to still find young artists make music the pure indie way, and that is: making … [Read More...]

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Kirsten Price

Kirsten Price. Maybe for most guys, this name rings a bell, however, the one we are to feature today has more than a pretty face and a curvaceous body to offer. She's got a variety of music and the flair to enthrall listeners of almost any genre. Kirsten Price has come out of her shell by baring all her talents and skills in her recently released album Brixton to Brooklyn. This is her second full length audio CD following her debut Guts & … [Read More...]