We've got the sweet sounds of NY'er turned left coaster, Holly Ramos on this episode. Holly was born and raised in Manhattan but now resides in Los Angeles. Holly's sound is in the vein of alt-country mixed with pop. Racehorse is Holly's solo debut and she kicks it with tunes that take you on a ride of emotions.
dreamy female vocals on melodic poppy songs- modern sounds based around an accoustic guitar with loose phrasing, smart stories, and an edge that is heartbreaking and hopeful, sexy and punk- think Johnny Thunders meets Mazzy Star.
How about some country tunes on this episode of Alley Cuts? That's what we bring on this episode with three tasty cuts by New York City based country rock band HER and Kings County.
We're featuring tracks from their kickin CD appropriately titled, City Country.
Get ready to rock it Bronx, New York style with Sophia Ramos. Sophia is a dynamic, super talented lady rocker. A recipient of the VH1 award for Best Undiscovered Artist, Sophia embodies the heart and soul of a performer. You'll dig her album and you'll dig her live show if you're lucky enough to get the chance to check her out in person.
Tracks On The Show: Black Madonna, Kill Your Pain, Stay Here With You, Girlfriend's Ghost, Torn Down
Buy Sophia's Album Her Majesty at CD Baby. NYC's Sophia Ramos has a raging, powerful singing voice straight out of the Headbanger's Ball. Sophia Ramos is everything that a woman in rock could possibly be. Her music rocks, while her voice snarls and seduces.
Kirsten Thien is a wonderful artist from New York City and we're glad to feature her music on this episode of Alley Cuts. I had the great pleasure of seeing Kirsten perform recently at Crash Mansion and it was certainly a treat.
We're featuring tracks off of Kirsten's latest album titled You've Got Me which is available directly from her website and CD Baby. If you like pop/rock music in the vein of Bonnie Raitt or Sheryl Crow then defintiely give Kirsten a listen.
I'm back folks. It has been too long since the last Alley Cuts, I know. I'll make it up to you with some cool Hip Pop music from C-Will. C-Will (aka Courtney Williams) is a drummer, producer and all around talented musician. We're featuring cuts off of C-Will's latest album titled, Frustrated. Listen to the music then buy his stuff. Keep up to date on C-Will happenings, grab and MP3 and buy the album over at www.cwill1.com.
Tracks On The Show: Smooth Vibes, Rip It Out, Monkey Get Off My Back, A True Hustler, Bridges, I'm Raw
Welcome back to Alley Cuts where we feature some of the best independent music around. Let me introduce you to a Chapel Hill, North Carolina based band called The Old Ceremony. Lead by talented singer/songwriter Django Haskins, the band features a cast of many talented musicians making what they call pop-noir style music. Give it a listen and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. The band is currently supporting their self titled debut CD. Show em some love and pick up a copy now! Head over to Flow to check out some video of The Old Ceremony in action.
Welcome back to the first Alley Cuts show of 2006. We're featuring the dreamy, moody music of Cecil Dreeme. The tracks that we're playing are off of their album Honey and Crocodile Tears. You can find out more about the band at http://www.cecildreeme.com or at http://www.myspace.com/cecildreeme.
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CECIL DREEME: Honey & Crocodile Tears
Cecil Dreeme songs are often (but certainly not always) soft, as well as painstakingly discombobulated and bittersweet.
Welcome to our last Alley Cuts show of 2005. It's time to take a little break for the holiday season. We'll have plenty more great independent bands in '06. But we're still in '05 and proud to feature the very original music of Organic!. Organic! is a funk organ trio from New York City. They've put together some very cool instrumental music for your listening pleasure on their latest CD, The Undoing. They've got some cool song titles as well. I happen to like Tall Cool Glass of Betty myself. So plug in your headphones and get ready to take a trip with Organic!. Find out more about the band at http://www.organicnyc.com.
Tracks On The Show: The Getaway, End Of The Road, Squakzilla, The Bold and the Beautiful, Shakin The Hen House, Tall Cool Glass of Betty, Surf Rock
ORGANIC!: The Undoing
Check out this ridiculously funky organ trio from Brooklyn, NY, playing psychedelic soul; featuring Hammond organ and Stevie W-style synth bass, echoplex-guitar and rootsy drumset.
Here it comes folks. Get ready for the soulful sounds of New York City band Digg Deep. Lead by producer, arranger, bassist, vocalist (and a hundred other great things) Shyndigg, this band slaps you with some grooves that you're not likely to forget anytime soon. We're featuring cuts off of their twenty track opus titled InDiggNation. This music is smooth as velvet, sweet as honey and sugar free. Continue the fix over on the band's website at http://www.indiggnation.com.
Tracks On The Show: Let Me Go, Hopin and Prayin, Still Funk and Soul To Me, The Single, Ugly People, Temple and Call B4 U Lose Her
DIGG DEEP: InDiggNation
The "groove" of Hip Hop, combined with the "melodiousness" of Burt Bacharach, and the darkness of "Riot," makes it "Musique Noire."
Get on board with the melodic rock music of The Picture this week on Alley Cuts. This five piece band based in New York City makes intensely delivered and beautifully crafted rock music. And on November 5th they're releasing a newly cut nine song self titled CD. Check out the band online at http://www.thepictureonline.com and http://www.myspace.com/thepicture for more info, more sounds and the new disc.
Tracks On The Show: Blindside, Walking In Flight, Surprise Me, Rise, Ghosts
Some folks get upset at turning thirty, but not Alley Cuts. We just keep on rolling with the best independent music around. We head down under with Bianca Jade, folk/pop singer from Perth Australia. I bumped into Bianca while heading over to Arlene's Grocery to catch another act. I entered the venue to find Bianca commanding the stage with only her voice and an acoustic guitar. I was impressed with her songs and the way she delivered them in such a spare setting. Before we knew it, an Alley Cuts segment was born! We're featurng tracks from Bianca's debut CD, Taste It. Listen in to hear the tracks and find our more about Bianca. You can also find out more about Bianca on her website at http://www.biancajade.com.
Tracks On The Show: Surprise, Taste It, You, Hey Girl, Little Tommy, Sunny Day In The Middle Of Winter
It's time to get busy on Alley Cuts. We're featuring the smokin hot rock n' roll of Brother Love this week. Mr. Love has been at the top of the charts on the PodSafe Music Network for quite a while now. I was lucky enough to catch a live set over at Arlene's Grocery last week where Brolo impressed the packed crowd with his very fun stage show. You don't get to hear fun rock music like this enough anymore. We're featuring cuts off of his current release Album Of The Year. You can find out more, see pics and preview tracks on Brother Love's website over at http://www.brotherloverocks.com.
Tracks On The Show: Lost Weekend, Push, Sick Of Chicks, There She Goes, Don't Open Your Eyes, Summertime
We're back with some more tasty tracks here on Alley Cuts. We're featuring the best independent music from New York City area artists. This week we've got something a bit different. How about some British Pub Songs? Steve Newman has pulled together a group of friends to create a fun album of songs for raising a pint of ale or bringing down the house. All you need now is a pint of Boddingtons and some greasy fish and chips. Find out more about this fun compilation at http://www.britishsongs.com.
Tracks On The Show: Lullaby For Lawyers, Bulldog Rovers, City Of Liberty, East End, Fish and Chips, Liverpool, Not A Teenager, Old Country, Trouble and Strife
We're back and featuring the music of New York City based folk rocker Tim Young. Tim has recently released a 16 cut album title Red that channels years of experience and raw emotion. His album is a must listen and we only touch the surface here on Alley Cuts. Don't be shy about clicking on the CD Baby link below to buy the full album. You can also check out Tim at his regular gig at Bellvue Bar in Hells Kitchen of NYC. Get much more info on Tim, his music and his gigs over at http://www.timrocksweb.com.
Tracks On The Show: Work Today, Red, The Road, Unemployment Line, Salvation, New Orleans
TIM YOUNG: Red
Red is what you want. A viewpoint. Melodies and Lyric worth your time. LIMITED SUPPLY.
Fairmont is the featured artist this week on Alley Cuts. You'll hear some excellent straight up rock music from these guys who are based out of New Jersey but can be seen rocking clubs all over the northeast. I think you'll enjoy their very independent, non cookie cutter approach to crafting rock songs that you'll love. Keep up with all the latest news on the band's website at http://www.fairmontmusic.com.
Tracks On The Show: The Monster You've Become, Aces n Eights, Your Pictures on My Dartboard, Your Fan From Far Away, Waiting For You, Twenty Twenty
FAIRMONT: Hell Is Other People
Fairmont makes sincere music, they aren't cool and your friends will call you a loser if you listen to them. They don't scream or use distortion much and have been described as aweful by scensters, emo kids, and ex band members. Their story is long and
JAYMAY is the featured artist this week on Alley Cuts. This young lady graduated from college in 2oo3 and turned her sights on the New York City music scene, performing over 300 shows in the last couple of years. Her songs are intense and deliver powerful narratives concerning the world around her. Genuine emotion comes through when she's performing her songs. Find out lots more about JAYMAY online at http://www.jaymaymusic.com.
Tracks On The Show: Is This Love, Letter, One Day Loneliness (Live), See Green Sea Blue, You Are The Only One I Love (Live)
This week we're featuring the music of rock band Damn Glad. These four guys give you straight up rock n roll without all the frills. Expect driving guitars and infectious grooves from each cut on the album. You can check out the band's website at http://www.damnglad.com.
Tracks On The Show: Flight Delay, Beat of Monotony, Lighten The Load, It Ain't Over Til It's Through, Best Laid Plans, Not For Nothing
We're doing something a little different this week on Alley Cuts. We're featuring jazz guitarist Clint Smith and his Clint Smith Trio performing live at Crash Mansion in New York City. This set was recorded on May 22nd, 2005. If you enjoy the music, don't hesitate to use the link below to purchase Clint's latest CD. And if you'd like to contact Clint you can do so in care of Alley Cuts by dropping us a line.
CLINT SMITH: Resolve
Spirited free improvisation from a jazz/world music persuasion.
It's time for another "Best Of" version of Alley Cuts. This week we're featuring the music of the artists who've made Alley Cuts happen over the last two and a half months. Sit back, relax and listen to ten cuts from some of the best indie music in the world.
We're featuring the uplifting pop music of the band Whirl this week. Whirl is lead by a very talented singer, songwriter and guitarist named Nikki Maoz. Originally formed in Cambridge, England where Nikki was studying, she brought her music to the New York area several years ago and has been wowing the crowds here ever since. We're featuring tracks from the self titled CD, Whirl. Check out more about Nikki and her band on the web at http://www.whirlmusic.com.
Tracks On The Show: So New, Burning Bridges, Reborn, The Test, Palmreader, Stronger Than One
This week we're featuring the music of a New York City based band called The Law of Fives. They have a brand new album out titled Love and Industry and we're putting songs from that release front and center. You won't be disappointed if you like innovative rock music inspired by the best guitar bands of the 60s and 70s. And while they've got some great influences, these guys have a distinct sound that's all their own. Skip this one at your own risk. Keep tabs on the band online at http://www.thelawoffives.com.
Tracks On The Show: Love Lies, The Same, Mind, How Does It Feel, Had Enough, Dance Tonight, Stray From The Sun*
Siobhan O'Malley is the featured artist this week on Alley Cuts. Siobhan is a rocking songstress who makes a hybrid of pop, country, rock and blues music. Armed with an acoustic guitar and a very able backup band, Siobhan creates haunting melodies and clever lyrics that keep you entranced. We're playing cuts off of her debut album, Permanent Markers. You can find out more about Siobhan on her website at http://www.siobhanomalley.com.
Tracks On The Show: Slips My Mind, The Fundy Bay Forecast, Tell Tale Sign, Something To Unleash, Dress Down, Fool Girl Parade, I'll Take It Sitting Down
SIOBHAN O'MALLEY: Permanent Markers
A roots-rock hybrid, with a dash of country and pop; witty, heartfelt lyrics abound.
We're featuring the emotional and highly entertaining pop music creations of Olivia Greer on this week's episode of Alley Cuts. Olivia's unique voice has been compared to Joni Mitchell and Laura Nyro. Olivia started her musical career in 2002 and since then has recorded a pair of EPs, 4 Songs and more recently The Park Slope Sessions. We feature cuts from both releases on this episode. You can keep track of all of Olivia's latest news on her website at http://www.oliviagreer.com. Don't forget to check out the video clip of Olivia's performance at 169 Bar in the Video Extras section.
Tracks On The Show: Hello World, Molly's Song, The Golden Ball, The Park , Rhyme & Reason, I've Wanted To Fall
OLIVIA GREER: The Park Slope Sessions
Joni Mitchell remixed by the Shins.
OLIVIA GREER: 4 Songs
Folky-pop that doesn't pull punches. Get it for the intimate, powerful lyrics; keep it on your iPOD for the catchy, soulful tunes.
Plus, a sneak peek cut from Siobhan O'Malley titled Slips My Mind. Find out more about Siobhan and her music at http://www.siobhanomalley.com.
We're featuring The Fine Lines this week on Alley Cuts. These guys are a quartet of youngsters from the NYC area with Samford Justice on Lead Vocals and Guitar, Toby Black on Vocals and Guitar, Brett Schlesinger on Bass and Matt Rogers on Drums. Don't worry about their age though. These guys sound like seasoned rock veterans with a sound that fits somewhere between Oasis and The Strokes. Keep up on the latest with the band and listen to some tracks at http://www.purevolume.com/thefinelines or http://www.myspace.com/thefinelines.
Tracks On The Show: Kicking and Screaming, Loli, Look At Her Run, Pale Pale Skin, She's A Killer, Modern Kids (Live)
This week we're featuring the music of funk master Jason Yudoff. You may remember Jason's funkadelic music back from Alley Cuts #10. We featured a couple of tracks from his album Smoke Sex Water. This original musical talent deserves the full treatment and we serve it up on this weeks episode of Alley Cuts. Keep up to date on Jason's latest news, listen to tracks and more on Jason's website at http://www.jasonyudoff.com/.
Tracks On The Show: Pride, Bottom Line, Happiness, How I Want To Feel, Before, All Day, No Such Thing
JASON YUDOFF: Smoke Sex Water
Infectious grooves, tasty solos, and great songwriting mark this dynamic debut album from NYC keyboard virtuoso..."his percussive style blends funk, rock, jazz, and blues with gut-wrenching vocals and soulful harmonies to create a truly original vein..."
We're featuring the music of Samantha Murphy this week on Alley Cuts. Samantha is a Los Angeles based singer/songwriter whose inventive melodies and clever lyrics will grab a hold on your ears as well as your heart. We feature cuts off of Samantha's latest CD, somewhere between starving & stardom. As good as any effort you're likely to hear from a major label artist, Samantha's album is establishing itself as one of the top independent pop music releases of 2005. Check out Samantha's website, which includes news, her event calendar and her SMtv podcast. You can find it all at http://www.samanthamurphy.com.
Tracks On The Show: I Wanna Go Home, Christopher Street, The Best Thing, Be, Come Back To You, Flowers and Fireflies, At The Laundr-O-Mat
SAMANTHA MURPHY: somewhere between starving & stardom
Lucinda Williams meets Coldplay. It's music for the folks.
We're featuring independent artist/producer James Katz on this week's episode of Alley Cuts. Mr. Katz shows his prowess on both sides of the mixing board in delivering a high quality, eclectic mix of songs on his latest CD titled Glow. Alternative rock, pop, blues and jazz are all well within the reach of this talented musician. So strap on your portable music player and get ready for a nice ride through the sonic countryside. Buy the CD, find out more and even pick up a few recipes at James' place online at http://www.jameskatz.com.
Tracks On The Show: Glow, She's On A Bender, The Cherry Tree, The Disney Song, Mona Lisa, Bigger Trees, Nothing
Also, if you're in the NYC area don't forget to check out Secret Sundays at Crash Mansion. Secret Sundays is a weekly hangout where you can drink cheap and unwind with long sets (90 mins) of jazz, fusion, afro-beat, funk, rock, instrumental composition, and a place where extreme experimentation is encouraged. It is also a great place to network, maybe jump on stage with your friends band, exchange discs, or devise a plot to take over the world. Get more info on Secret Sundays at http://www.lumisglyde.com.
Another week, another awesome rock act direct from the streets of New York City. Orange Park is an exciting four piece rock band that makes highly infectious pop/rock music. Recently signed to New York City based indie label Young American Recordings, they have a forthcoming album (due in stores June 21st) titled Songs From The Unknown. We're featuring seven cuts from that album on this episode. Look for the album in stores and look for Jeff, Justin, Jaye and Harv on tour this summer in a town near you. Keep tabs on the band on their website at http://www.orangeparkmusic.com.
Tracks On The Show: Make Up Your Mind, Save Me, Once In My Life, Sorry, One Day, Miles Away, Unknown
Upcoming Shows: 5/17/05 .... BROOKLYN, NY .... North Six 6/2/05 .... CLEVELAND, OH .... Hi Fi Club 6/7/05 .... BOSTON, MA .... T.T. the Bears 6/9/05 .... PHILADELPHIA, PA .... The Fire 6/17/05 .... ATLANTA, GA .... The Star Bar 6/18/05 .... JACKSONVILLE, FL .... Jack Rabbits 6/20/05 .... JACKSONVILLE, FL .... WJXT Channel 4 'The Morning Show' .... Live Appearance 6/21/05 .... ORLANDO, FL .... The Back Booth 7/1/05 .... SOMERVILLE, MA .... The Abbey Lounge
Get the limited edition (and soon to be a collectors item) EP here!
ORANGE PARK: The Extended Play EP
"Harmony-cooked power pop to nourish your head" -CMJ- Honest to goodness catchy, upbeat, hook-filled rock songs. You can't deny the music of Orange Park. One listen and you can't get 'em out of your head.
This week we're featuring the East Village based rock band Marwood. This quartet blends catchy pop melodies with a guitar driven edge. Think Squeeze meets the Black Crowes over at Cheap Trick's house. We feature tracks off of their latest, self title E.P. Check out Marwood on the web at http://www.marwoodband.com.
Tracks On The Show: Can't Say, Fallin, Monday Over Friday, Name To Me No More, Soulless, Reconsider
Upcoming Shows: 5/17, Rothko, 116 Suffolk St. (Corner of Rivington), NYC.
We're celebrating 10 complete Alley Cuts shows with something special this week. It's a greatest hits show! Thirty minutes of wall to wall music from some of the artists that have made Alley Cuts one of the best new music shows on the internet. Sit back, relax and enjoy the fun. If you enjoy the music on Alley Cuts, consider making a donation or purchasing a CD from the artists through this site. Your support is greatly appreciated.
SET LIST (Artist - Title) Bastardo - Use Me Joe Bendik - No Light Chris Yurchuck - Coming Attractions Clio - Save Anna Motherboard - The Girl Who Has Everything Melanie Disa - Am I Salme Dahlstrom - Hello California Brea Quinn - Wasting Away Spiraling - (Get Your Own) Holy Grail
We're featuring the bluesy rock band, DealbreakeR on this episode of Alley Cuts. This powerful threesome makes no frills, bluesy hard rock that translates very well in a live setting. We have feeling that the five cuts featured here are the start of something a lot bigger! Check out the band online at http://www.dealbreaker.us.
Tracks on the Show: Depending On You, Girls Change, Draggin, Evil, I'm In Trouble
Upcoming Shows: 5/6, The Continental Club, 25 3rd Ave., NYC.
We also feature a couple of tracks from a very soulful singer by the name of Jason Yudoff. This dudes got the funk. His latest album is titled Smoke Sex Water. Get more info and here some tunes at http://www.jasonyudoff.com.
JASON YUDOFF: Smoke Sex Water
Infectious grooves, tasty solos, and great songwriting mark this dynamic debut album from NYC keyboard virtuoso..."his percussive style blends funk, rock, jazz, and blues with gut-wrenching vocals and soulful harmonies to create a truly original vein..."
