Sierra Revival Project - Three questions

I wasn't to sure what I was letting myself into when I followed a link and was presented with an image of a bear. It could've gone either way really.... Scott Mathes, the man behind this project, is an environmentalist who is or has been involved in many environmental projects (see his about page on his website www.sierrarevival.com - very impressive!). If you listen to his tracks you will be even more impressed. I got totally absorbed in these songs - beautifully played, skillfully recorded - bloody marvelous!

How would you describe your music? An eclectic mix of acoustic, folk rock and progressive rock.  Music from the heart.

Have you any releases coming out soon? A new album "Range of Light" is currently in production.

What is your favourite networking site and why? Facebook offers an interesting mix of features that allow an individual to effectively network and control incoming and outgoing information.

International Silver String Submarine Band - Three questions

If you go to Sub Band Facebook Page you will find some new and exclsive material including the soundtrack of Sonicsgate, named Sports Illustrated's "Most Persuasive Grassroots Flick" of 2009. The tracks on the ReverbNation player are packed with variety and styles - good songs and soundtracks, possibly something for everyone - enjoy!

How would you describe your music? Mostly electronica crossed with straight Beatles/XTC-style pop, although I've worked in so many genres from folk to Zep-ish rock to trance and film score.

Have you any releases coming out soon? I've been putting out some new singles steadily every few weeks on ReverbNation, the first Submarine Band album proper will be released later this year!

What is your favorite networking site and why? I'd probably have to say Facebook ... nothing like reinventing your picture and mood as often as the mood strikes you!

The Merricks - Three questions

 
The Merricks on MySpace

Everything and anything can appear in these mixes - relaxing soundscapes and beats, the spoken word and electronic magic. These tracks could be Soundtracks or Film music but are definitely Experimental and possibly Electronica. Backwards or forwards these are well crafted pieces. (Listen on MySpace)


How would you describe your music? We're musical puzzlers under any influences

Have you any releases coming out soon? The Merricks: "Eat a vegan" The Merricks: "So what?" The Merricks with Lil Lemon dreams: "Brainlanding"
Coming soon: The Merricks: "Trouble"

What is your favorite networking site and why? Myspace. Because it's a place where I can really share with other artists.
 

Grotesque Sexuality - Review

Grotesque Sexuality are oficially confirmed to play at the prestigious  Drop Dead Festival in 2010, which will take a place in  Vilnius, Lithuania in August 2010. For such a 'young band' to achieve this accolade is  more than worthy enough to get a review here!

I have mentioned elsewhere on these pages that I have been amazed at how powerful and dynamic some of the bands from the Russian Federation are - Grotesque Sexuality, who state they are a fusion of deathrock, post-punk, coldwave and no wave music with XX century avant-garde references, are without doubt a great find. Fronted by their vocalist Nattsol (the founder of Grave Jibes Fanzine) they have serious references to the more experimental post-punk pioneers of the late 1970's and early 1980's. I adore music that balances on the knife edge of success and failure because that is where invention is - superb.

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