Blacklist – 3 Song Demo EP

Published on June 14, 2008February 3, 2020 by Cindy Pop

From Missouri, these guys have been together for a year and are already recording their first album (which they are holding a contest for artwork for their cd)! The opening track of “Opening Eyes” (clever?) on their 3 song EP … Read More Dert

frencheryk – It’s All The Same

Published on May 15, 2008February 3, 2020 by Mark Englert

Besides releaseing a charity song for the Rainbow Family Trust in their spare time, these English boys sing in a free flying style throughout the tracks. Cat Stevens meets XTC and had a baby called Elvis if you can conjure … Read More Dert

Louden Swain – Overachiever

Published on April 17, 2008February 3, 2020 by Cindy Pop

Recorded at the infamous Swinghouse studios in Los Angeles, this Tuloca Lake band is very KROQ friendly with a heavy pop sound on songs like “Cast Off,” Neurosis” and “Codependent.” We like! www.loudenswain.com (Cindy Pop, Reverend Dan, Dawn Laureen)… Read More Dert

Next Big Thing – Radiate

Published on October 29, 2007February 3, 2020 by Mark Englert

From the start of the first track “In The Stars” your convinced they are from New York. Leslie West (Mountain guitarist) endoreses this group. www.nbtmusic.com (Mark Englert, WC Moriarity, Dawn Laureen)… Read More Dert

The Sally Zito Project at Highland Grounds

Published on September 3, 2007February 3, 2020 by Cindy Pop

Singer-songwriter Sally Zito recently brought her strong storytelling skills and literate lyric writing to an overflowing audience at Hollywood’s Highland Grounds. Much of her material touches on the various struggles that often accompany the search for love and acceptance in … Read More Dert

Memphis Radio Kings – No Band In The Happy Place

Published on August 19, 2007February 3, 2020 by Mark Englert

Yee-haw roots with a bit of Replacements mixed in. Good grooves. www.memphisradiokings.com (Mark Englert, WC Moriarity, Dawn Laureen)… Read More Dert

Ricky Michael – A Diamond In The Rough

Published on August 17, 2007February 3, 2020 by Cindy Pop

From Ghana, Ricky Martin’s “diamond” seems to be pretty darn polished. This 3 song disc has a mellow groove through out the tunes like”Where Are You Now”. Nice sound, and there’s even a bit of a breathy Michael Jackson vocal … Read More Dert

Live at Coachella

Published on August 1, 2007February 3, 2020 by Cindy Pop

Let’s just start off by saying, two days too much! The Coachella Music and Art Festival in Indio, IN A DESERT! Despite getting deep fried, dehydrated, and experiencing near-death by exhaustion from running across a 10 mile stretch of grass … Read More Dert

Rick Andersen – Little Fish

Published on July 15, 2007February 3, 2020 by Cindy Pop

With Rick’s lyrical delivery and a harmonica present on most of the songs, this disc makes for a real “Dylan feel”. Couldn’t help skipping to the final track of “Baby Maker” to see what the song was about. Answer: a … Read More Dert

The Warbrides – Issues

Published on June 14, 2007February 3, 2020 by Mark Englert

From the brrrrrrrrrrrrr state of Illinois, the press release promises that the proceeds from the sale of their CD will be donated to Amesty International. Dire Straits country tuned! www.thewarbrides.com (Mark Englert, WC Moriarity, Dawn Laureen)… Read More Dert