Genre: Electronic
Hometown: New York, NY
Latest Album: Golden Train (2010)
Label: Wall of Sound
Other Notable Songs: "Hurtful" and "I Am Not A Robot"
Fun Fact: Penguin Prison created a special "Valentines Days Mix" available for FREE to download HERE. Enjoy!
Penguin Prison Website HERE.
2.18.2011
2.17.2011
International - "Tuesday is Rent Day" by Big Scary
Genre: Folk Rock/Garage
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
Latest Album: Four Seasons (2010)
Label: (unknown)
Other Notable Songs: "Falling Away" and "Apple Song"
Fun Fact: Their first three EPs (Autumn, Winter, and Spring) will be combined with their Summer tracks in early 2011, as a part of their "Four Seasons" compilation.
Big Scary Website HERE.
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
Latest Album: Four Seasons (2010)
Label: (unknown)
Other Notable Songs: "Falling Away" and "Apple Song"
Fun Fact: Their first three EPs (Autumn, Winter, and Spring) will be combined with their Summer tracks in early 2011, as a part of their "Four Seasons" compilation.
Big Scary Website HERE.
2.16.2011
Cover - "The Kids Don't Stand a Chance" by B.o.B
Original: "The Kids Don't Stand a Chance" by Vampire Weekend
Genre: Hip-Hop
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Latest Album: The Adventures of Bobby Ray (2010)
Label: Grand Hustle Records
Other Notable Songs: "Nothin' On You" and "Airplanes"
Fun Fact: In October 2008, B.o.B, or Bobby Ray, was featured on the cover of Vibe along with some of these same young musicians and was similarly identified as promising young talent. He has described his influences as "80's music, rap, techno, rock, funk, even doo-wop...".
B.o.B Website HERE.
The Original:
Genre: Hip-Hop
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Latest Album: The Adventures of Bobby Ray (2010)
Label: Grand Hustle Records
Other Notable Songs: "Nothin' On You" and "Airplanes"
Fun Fact: In October 2008, B.o.B, or Bobby Ray, was featured on the cover of Vibe along with some of these same young musicians and was similarly identified as promising young talent. He has described his influences as "80's music, rap, techno, rock, funk, even doo-wop...".
B.o.B Website HERE.
The Original:
2.15.2011
Acoustic - "More Than Life" by Whitley
Genre: Acoustic/Folk Rock
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia/London, England
Latest Album: n/a
Label: Dew Process/Universal
Other Notable Songs: "Poison In Our Pocket"
Fun Fact: The band known formerly as Whitley was officially dissolved in 2010 by the lead singer Lawrence Greenwood, who is currently launching his solo career under the same label. For more musical goodness of this type, check out his solo work.
[Old Whitley My Space site HERE.]
Lawrence Greenwood Website HERE.
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia/London, England
Latest Album: n/a
Label: Dew Process/Universal
Other Notable Songs: "Poison In Our Pocket"
Fun Fact: The band known formerly as Whitley was officially dissolved in 2010 by the lead singer Lawrence Greenwood, who is currently launching his solo career under the same label. For more musical goodness of this type, check out his solo work.
[Old Whitley My Space site HERE.]
Lawrence Greenwood Website HERE.
2.14.2011
New Favorite - "One Day" by Kings Go Forth
Genre: Funk/Soul
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Latest Album: The Outsiders Are Back (2010)
Label: Luaka Bop/Mr. C's
Other Notable Songs: "Don't Take My Soul"
Fun Fact: Oprah named "Kings Go Forth" as one of the best new artists of the year in 2010.
See them live in NYC Saturday, February 19th at Southpaw in Brooklyn OR on Monday, February 21st at SOB's in Manhattan.
Kings Go Forth Website HERE.
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Latest Album: The Outsiders Are Back (2010)
Label: Luaka Bop/Mr. C's
Other Notable Songs: "Don't Take My Soul"
Fun Fact: Oprah named "Kings Go Forth" as one of the best new artists of the year in 2010.
See them live in NYC Saturday, February 19th at Southpaw in Brooklyn OR on Monday, February 21st at SOB's in Manhattan.
Kings Go Forth Website HERE.
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