State of Ohio is an indie rock and pop band based in Cleveland. Their sound is a great mix of punk energy, classic rock riffs, and catchy pop choruses (think The Ramones meets Tom Petty meets the Beatles). The band has gotten rave reviews in the Cleveland area and are working on branching out and playing shows across the nation. Give their music a listen and make sure to see them live if they come to your town.
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1 – Bruises by Chairlift
2 – You Don’t Know Me by Ben Folds
3 – Glass of Water by Coldplay
4 – Right Me Up by State Radio
5 – Black & Gold by Sam Sparro
6 – Boom Boom Ba by Metisse
7 – I Believe in You by Yacht
8 – Talk by Coldplay
9 – Blackout by Muse
10 – Is This It by The Strokes
11 – Dreaming of You by The Coral
12 – When It’s Over by Sugar Ray
13 – Shiny Magazine by Jet
14 – Today by Smashing Pumpkins
15 – Friday, I’m In Love by Dryden Mitchell
16 – L-O-V-E by Nat King Cole
17 – First Straw by 311
18 – Bones by The Killers
19 – Nice ‘n Easy by Frank Sinatra
They’re not quite new. In fact, the band formed in the 1985 and has since disbanded. However, if you haven’t had a chance to listen to Mr. Bungle, you’re missing a bit of great music. I’m not sure there is a specific genre to catagorize Mr. Bungle, but I think it falls somewhere between electronic and alternative rock/metal. Give it a listen and let me know what you think. Their music is available on iTunes as well, but here on their website you can demo a few songs.
Full Service, a reggae-fusion-rock-funk-etc. band from Austin, Texas definitely deserves being checked out. They’re growing in the Austin music scene and recently spent some time in Philadelphia writing and recording their new album. From their witty stage names, like Hoagie and Bone Saw, to their eclectic repertoire, Full Service has the potential to become an exceptional band if they continue to keep on rocking.
Cajun Dance Party is a great alternative pop band based across the pond in London. Their songs blend Beatles and ’80s new wave in a unique blend perfect for winter chillouts. The “Cajun” part of their name is a mystery even to the wise minds of Frequency.
Dr. Dog is a hot new indie collective from Philadelphia. They play a combination of ’60s psychedelic rock and modern folk-pop, making their music perfect for breezy afternoon car rides or just chilling. Check out their tour schedule, as they play at local venues often.
Dilated Peoples is a new, hot hip-hop band from Los Angeles. The West Coast has a famous rap scene, and the members of Dilated Peoples are quickly making a name for themselves. Check out their beats, especially: all the members were originally solo DJs, so their sampling and scratching is top notch.
Steve Ison is a new acoustic pop artist from the UK. His music tends to be sunny and laid-back, but some of his songs have surprisingly intense moments. Ison is also old-school: according to his site, his songs are all recorded on an 8-track in his bedroom. If you like Jack Johnson and Death Cab, be sure to check out Steve Ison.
The Voom Blooms are a great pop quartet from the hip UK music scene. Their tunes are a catchy combination of punk energy and Beatles bounce, with just enough electronics to make things interesting. While the band is unsigned, Rolling Stone recently included them in the magazine’s list of the 25 best bands on MySpace. Check them out here:
This reggae-funk band from Austin, Texas will be performing live at GA on October 14th. Two of the members are GA graduates.
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