Archive for the ‘New Music’ Category
Brite is very excited to bring you two great artists this week and we wanted to introduce them to you. The first artist is Brooke Fraser. This remarkable singer/songwriter is back in action after a restful break following a grueling three-year tour in support of the critically acclaimed album “Albertine”. Her new project “Flags” is getting some great feedback and we at Brite believe that it’s straight to the moon for this one. You can download two tracks off of the new project here. Fraser’s work is both heartbreaking and inspirational all the same. This phenomenal artist doesn’t stop short at just singing about the troubles of our world, but also aims to be the change. She currently is raising money for charity: water to provide clean drinking water for developing countries. Her aspirations of raising 50,000 dollars have already been completed, but there are a few more days to get involved. Click HERE to join in the effort and be a part of this worthy goal.
This second artist you might not have heard of stateside, but this group of indie electronica innovators from Portugal, are a force to be reckoned with. Though losing their lead singer almost immediately after achieving radio success in Portugal, Utter has powered on and created new hits all the same. Citing a wide range of influences from Sigur Ros to U2 this unique collaboration of styles creates a sound that is somewhat separate from their predecessors. You can download two free tracks from Utter as well by clicking here We at Brite want to bring you sounds from all over the globe and give artists the platform to promote in areas otherwise out of reach. It seems that this week is a case and point example of this, with Utter hailing from Portugal and Brooke all the way from New South Wales. I guess you might say this is the international edition of our weekly feature.
Posted by Katy Kirby on January 19th, 2011 in Artists, New Music 0 Comments
Los Angeles based indie popsters, Lady Danville (formally Mikey G and Dan from Danville), are making blips on the music radar these days. Brite Revolution was happy to welcome them to the family this past August. This trifecta of talent have been hitting the road with Ben Folds, and are now gearing up to head out with Dashboard Confessional in support of the “Swiss Army Romance” tenth anniversary tour. Wow! It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years since we were screaming about infidelities. Anyways, I don’t mean to discredit the bands other work by focusing to much on this but, it is worth mentioning that they just did an outstanding cover of “Kids” by MGMT. I think that it is my favorite cover song since Ryan Adams covered “Wonderwall” by Oasis back in May of 2004.
I have a great deal of respect for this band for other reasons as well, due in part to the fact that they are very connected to the pulse of their fans. They have a blog up which is not uncommon but, they have a search feature that allows you to read what you favorite band member has written. In addition to that they maintain a steady social media presence to update fans of the latest happenings and tour dates. The most creative thing that I have seen from them thus far though, is a phone number where you can leave them voice mails, give them feedback, and show some love if you feel so inclined.
This would be “A cappella” group throw in a dash of keys and a dollop of jazz drums or cajon to make a unique pop sound that is fun at best, and catchy at bare minimum. For those of you familiar with Ben Folds you will see that it is a great pairing for a tour, but there is something that draws a line between the two. Maybe it’s the fact that they can all carry a tune and that their voices meld well together like a good soup. Whatever the case may be it’s a good listen. Be sure to download a couple of free tracks here.
Posted by Katy Kirby on December 8th, 2010 in Artists, Everything Else, New Music 1 Comment
Classically trained pianist, Elizabeth Ziman, and her band of fellow classmates from Berklee College of Music have created a buzz-worthy polished indie styling. Ziman’s voice, drawing heavily from the classic jazz era, has it’s own distinguishing knobs and buttons that assemble her into a fresh new product. Dealing in weighty subjects and emotions, Elizabeth takes on the arduous task of dealing with the human condition that comes across more often than not with a blueness that is typical of such a subject. Don’t be misled in thinking that this is where the buck stops. There is a focus not neglected, on the lighter side of things as well to create an “every thorn has it’s rose” mentality. In short they find a way to make a sound reflect the emotional process of dealing with “life”, while living symbiotically with the lyrics.
Posted by Katy Kirby on December 7th, 2010 in Artists, New Music 0 Comments
Nashville based band and Brite Revolution artist “The CO” are making some waves around the interwebs these days. Though writing and performing for several years now the bands efforts are starting to take flight in new ways. Their most recent project is with Denver based Tyler Ward who specializes in collaborative projects with artists from all over. Band/Artist makes a song. Ward adds himself in. Said song skyrockets in popularity in a matter of days.
All the collaborations are posted on YouTube on Tyler and the band’s respective channels and they promote the heck out of it. Though social media outlets are used to drive friends, fans and family to the site the majority of the traffic is from word of mouth advertisement from Tyler’s growing fan base. His videos consistently hit well over a million views so much so that Mr. Ward has made a full time career from the ad revenue shared with him by YouTube. Not a bad gig, right. Dude is making money as a musician hand over fist and never even has to leave the house.
Could this be the wave of the future for the music business? Who’s to say that it’s not? Tyler has gained the trust of his die-hard fans and it takes time to build that kind of rapport so that’s not the kind of thing a person can just bang out in a weekend of free time. In one day “The CO” went from a somewhat known Nashville band to the number one video on YouTube in Germany whose soil The CO has yet to even step foot on. That same day they were also the number one music video on YouTube in America.
Troy Akers (keys/background vocals) told me that his inbox was so full of facebook/myspace requests that it took him a better part of the afternoon to confirm all of them and respond as needed. That’s the kind of problem you want to have as young musicians in the over-saturated Nashville market. As they now continue to see growth in the number of views and fanship they are focusing on giving back to other artists and caring them down the road with them. I know several of the guys in the band and this is no stunt. They are salt of the earth people who live and love well. Be sure to see it for yourself here.
Posted by Katy Kirby on November 8th, 2010 in Artists, Everything Else, New Music 0 Comments
Andrew Combs is a real life honkey tonker in the twenty-first century. Texas tradition and reverence for his new hometown, Nashville, lends a familiar flavor to his sound with a creative chaser. Reminiscing on a generation of country music that stood for something, when Waylon and Hank ruled the radio, Combs develops well-crafted and timeless music. Andrew Combs knows how to put words to pain that most never deal with and yet looks at love with a new set of eyes. His debut ep is chock full of angels and demons, melodies and ballads all packed into five epic tracks that leave you watching and waiting for a full-length album. This urban cowboy is creating a buzz on the row and I am sure that you will understand why when you give him a try. Download two free songs here now.
Posted by Katy Kirby on October 20th, 2010 in Artists, New Music 0 Comments
I have an unabashed affinity for music with strings involved and Hey Rosetta makes me all the more merry as they layer violin and cello into a folk rock ambrosia of melody and rusty riffs. They transport you to a symphony hall painted black as night. It’s the kind of music you effortlessly settle into on a long drive that ends at the top of a mountain complete with a city overview. If you were playing the John Cusack role in “High Fidelity” and were arranging your music methodically by sound you would probably file them somewhere amongst Weezer, Lovedrug, and the Swell Season. Be sure to download three free tracks from the here.
Posted by Katy Kirby on October 14th, 2010 in Artists, New Music 0 Comments
For those of you who have never heard of Emily DeLoach I can’t stress enough the importance of you dropping your next appointment and scheduling an hour or so to take in all that her songs have to offer. This passionate music maker is as beautiful as she is talented and I am sure you will agree, but sorry boys, this one’s spoken for. Emily has a truly soulful voice that could carry her lyrics if that was even required, but it’s not. Well-crafted songs both lyrically and musically are undergirded by the smoothest, most sultry voice that I have ever had the pleasure to listen to. Emily is a worthy hero to the aspiring song written and listeners alike as she puts into words the emotions we sometimes find hard to express. Please join me in indulging in her newest effort called “The Lucky Ones” by clicking here.
Posted by Katy Kirby on October 12th, 2010 in Artists, Everything Else, New Music 0 Comments
Do you ever wonder what it would be like if you had a songwriter put together a piece of music complete with lyrics that told your story. Who would you choose? What story would they tell? If you are anything like me in that you constantly feel the hunger pangs of the soul for something more in life that just making it till tomorrow then I would say that Caedmon’s Call is our band to write such a song. With fluid lyrics that flow from issue to issue with the greatest of ease, they sum up the modern day spiritual sojourner’s struggles with humanity, spiritual bankruptcy, and tension with the current state of organized religion. Though their music is thought provoking in nature, it is laden with flawless musical styling that only comes with years of experience, and a comfort with one’s band mates born out of living alongside one another through thick and thin. If you aren’t already a Caedmon’s fan you should give them an honest listen and see for yourself what I mean. You can get two free tracks from the new record by clicking here.
Posted by Katy Kirby on September 29th, 2010 in Artists, Everything Else, New Music 0 Comments
Let me start by saying that I have not seen such a creative, fun, and inexpensive video since Ok Go did “Here It Goes Again”. I nearly fell out of my half functional office chair the first time I gazed in wonder at the ingenuity of it all. The whole video was made for around $500 dollars and it was done in one continuous shot. That alone is enough to make my heart go pitter-patter. This opens a whole new world to creative artists looking to get their product in front of eyes. In Tim’s case he is bordering 100,000 views so far and it has only been out just over a month. The other thing that struck me was the artistic feel to the set design. At first glance you might imagine that was more about the process of making the single shot dynamic work, but the more that I watch the video, I am impressed with the attention to detail in the layout of the scenes. The moving parts of the sets take what could have been a very static picture and put a whole new dimension to it all. Oh yeah, and the song. As a Brite employee I have all the songs on our website carved out in a special place located in my brain. I was familiar with Tim’s work, but this song is a hit in my book, which is not to say that I don’t like his other works. At the very least it is a teenage anthem, but it somehow resonates with a majority of people. I would dare to say that most people have had a “the one that got away” moment in their lifetime. To get a freeTim Halperin track click here.
Posted by Katy Kirby on August 16th, 2010 in Artists, New Music, Videos 0 Comments
Summer Candy is a new two song EP by Ben Rector and it is as colorful as the cover art. The title track runs just over the two-minute mark, which I find to be a cruel length. It’s like a one hundred calorie pack of cookies. You get just enough of what you want to spiral your craving into a downright frenzy. This generally leads to eating the entire box of packets. The difference is Summer Candy is zero calories so you can enjoy it over and over without any harm to the ability to get your skinny jeans on. The first track drives straight through funky town into a dance track sure to keep your feet tapping the floor. The second track “Mr. Mailman” is more piano pop driven but no less fun than the first. These two songs will fit great into a summertime playlist for heading to the beach or just staying inside and remembering the days when you could sit outside in August. Be sure to check out his four free tracks here as well.
Posted by Katy Kirby on August 13th, 2010 in Artists, New Music 0 Comments
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