@ In Review Online: Unheard of #4

Once again, if you follow this blog, some of these picks may seem redundant, but my Unheard Of series over at In Review Online is a chance to get some of my favorites a little more time in the spotlight. Check out a small bit on the bands below or head to the full article for free tunes and more info.

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Bands Featured:

The Lonely Forest - "We Sing the Body Electric...is one of this year's most overlooked rock albums."

A Grave With No Name - "Mountain Debris may seem slight to those who find the band's eccentricities to be less compelling, but for the more adventurous, the finely crafted details of the music become wholly absorbing..."

Boomsnake - "On their upcoming release, the duo embellish and improve upon their best material with additional layers of instrumentation and cleaner production, expanding their sonic palette and capitalizing on teh promise they've exhibited on past recordings."

Keegan DeWitt - "DeWitt has already earned praise for the music he's created for various indies, but this time around he's showing his chops as a singer/songwriter, which, it turns out, well-compliment his compositional skills."

Little Tybee - "Little Tybee stand out amidst the throng of similar experimental indie bands vying for our collective attention."

@In Review Online: Unheard Of #3

The third installment of my "Unheard Of" column is up at In Review Online. As usual, it features some artists I've already covered along with some I haven't. I'll post some links below, but for the full article and free songs, check out the full thing HERE.

Will Stratton -
"...over the course of two records - particularly No Wonder - he's demonstrated a steadily increasing level of maturity and brought greater depth to his songwriting"

Lissie -
"Maurus' strong, slightly weathered voice aligns her with the likes of late-period Joan Baez or even Stevie Nicks, as does her emotive lyricism and all-encompassing folk style"

Capybara -
"...it's the songwriting that really shines here; simple yet arresting melodies, constant harmonies and intriguing song structures combine to form many great moments on the record."

Brooke Waggoner -
"She uses her talents to compose intricate, elegant songs that primarily feature sweeping orchestral arrangements underpinning her signature instrument, a lovely, emotive voice."

Ólöf Arnalds -
"Arnalds' sound is like a cross between Sigur Ros and Joanna Newsom, as she makes mostly stark, acoustic music to compliment her high, almost childlike voice."

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@ In Review Online: Unheard Of #2

The second installment for the "Unheard Of" feature I'm doing for In Review Online just went up! There are some bands I've featured before on Chewing Gum for the Ears, and a couple new ones - so check it out! I'll post a shorter version of the feature below, but visit In Review for the full thing - including some free music!

Full article: Unheard Of #2

Featured Artists:

fun. -
Recent Release: Aim and Ignite

"...a record that is exquisitely crafted, consistently surprising, and - of course - very fun indeed."

Shuta Hasunuma -
Recent Release: Pop Ooga

"Each moment feels carefully constructed and beautifully presented, making Pop Ooga a captivating and engaging musical experience for its entire 51 minutes."

Netherfriends -
Recent Release: Calling You Out EP

"contains...plenty of psychedelically-tinged, messy musical and vocal hooks and a refreshingly strange approach to indie rock."

Arms -
Recent Release: Kids Aflame

"It may be a subtle kind of magic that makes Kids Aflame an album worth digging into, and some will likely be underwhelmed by its straightforwardness, but Todd Goldstein’s solo debut is a great way to make an entrance."

Robert Francis -
Recent Release: Before Nightfall

"Though Robert Francis’ youth will certainly turn heads, the music he creates deserves more than just 'he’s good for his age' sorts of comments. "