Hoops had to self-destruct in order to survive.
These three friends from central Indiana had reached a point where years of hard work and creativity were just starting to pay off. They were hailed as one of the most inventive young bands around, with comparisons to Guided by Voices, My Bloody Valentine, and the Radio Dept.—and that’s exactly when they went on hiatus.
Secret American is a bi-coastal band born from the collaboration of singer/songwriter and guitarist Derek Krzywicki, who lives in the small town of Carpinteria on the California coast east of Santa Barbara, and his long-time friend Todd Mecaughey, a producer/engineer and musician from Philadelphia.
Since the release of “Warmth & Shelter,” Secret American has been recording and releasing new singles that will eventually be included on their second album.
A lot has changed since Jess Cornelius began writing the songs that would comprise Distance.
For starters, she moved halfway around the world from Melbourne, Australia to Los Angeles. At the time, Cornelius had a few new songs and the idea of finally making a record of her own.
Boston musician Anjimile will release his new album, Giver Taker, on September 18th.
Jordana is back with the follow up to her acclaimed, Classical Notions Of Happiness. Download the song “Big” now.
New York-based singer/songwriter Samia Finnerty’s debut album, The Baby, is about learning how to be yourself, by yourself. Download the song “Fit N Full” now
Enjoy another Free Download of the Week, this week from Twin Peaks! The Chicago band returns with their first EP and 7th release overall. Download “What’s The Matter?” right here:
Barely a year since their debut Dogrel earned them a spot as one of the most acclaimed new bands of 2019, Dublin’s Fontaines D.C. will return with A Hero’s Death on July 31 via Partisan Records. Get the download FREE:
Michael Franti is a globally recognized musician, humanitarian, activist, and award-winning filmmaker revered for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, devotion to health and wellness, worldwide philanthropic efforts and the power of optimism.
Throughout his multi-decade career, Franti has earned Billboard No. 1’s with triumphantly hopeful hits “Sound of Sunshine” and “Say Hey (I Love You).” He returns here with “I Got You” download it free this week.
A new single from LA Priest!
Download “Beginning” for free, now through Midnight on June 14th.
