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The Moss – Insomnia
“This positive Indie Rock Track is a wonderful example of proper nostalgia for the best times in your life, when the grass was greener and the sun shone brighter than the previous one. Let your insomnia go away and leaves behind only a warm, lamp light, and this melody will certainly help you in this.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Этот позитивный Indie Rock трек замечательный пример правильной ностальгии по самым лучшим временам в вашей жизни, когда трава была зеленее, а солнце светило ярче прежнего. Пусть ваша бессонница уходит прочь и оставляет после себя только тёплый, ламповый свет, а эта мелодия вам непременно поможет в этом.”
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In a musical landscape with fewer boundaries than ever before, THE MOSS’s exuberant brand of alternative rock spans genres, eras, and even oceans.
The Utah-via-Hawaii group was born on the shores of Oahu in 2015, as teenage buddies Tyke James (vocals/guitar) and Addison Sharp (guitar) picked up a gig serenading diners at local taco trucks in between surf sessions. Naturally, their songs took shape in the spirit of the island, imbued with the joyfulness and breeziness of reggae culture yet cut with the introspection and communal spirit of mainland indie acts like Pinegrove and Cage the Elephant.
By 2018, the duo had grown, enlisting Willie Fowler on drums and Addison’s brother Brierton on bass, and traded in beaches for the Great Salt Lake. They hit the stage at spots like local cornerstone Kilby Court, live-testing their modern-indie-meets-’60s-blues with a wide-eyed exuberance that translated effortlessly into their 2019 self-released debut, Bryology.
Colored by the sound of Stratocasters jamming through reverb-cranked Fender amps, all backed by bouncy rhythms, Bryology marked a big step for the still-young quartet – but, true to The Moss’s nature, was still hard-coded with a DIY ethos. “We basically had no budget,” James remembers fondly. “We bought some nice mics and an interface and I ended up learning how to mix while we were recording.”
The follow-up, 2021’s Kentucky Derby, brought a more aspirational, blue-sky tilt to the foundation they’d laid on Bryology, expanding the group’s sonic arsenal while keeping the relatable lyrical style and sun-soaked sentiment at the forefront. “I’m really proud of how we’ve evolved as a band over time,” Addison Sharp says. “It feels like we’ve taken every different influence and mashed them all together to create something that feels really special.”
“Bryology seemed like a collection of separate songs we put together to make an album, whereas Kentucky Derby is a similar thought and story coming together to collectively make a more cohesive album,” adds Brierton Sharp says, noting the album’s tracks are sneakily arranged in pairs of two that seamlessly flow into one another. “Each song could be listened to on its own, or you could listen to them all and get a broader sense of our intention.”
No matter how listeners choose to interact with The Moss’s music, the band just hopes they feel something. It’s that kinetic relationship between band and audience that makes their live performances – including a pitch-perfect recent set for Audiotree – so compelling. “No matter what we do, we want to make sure the songs are fun to play live,” says Fowler. “We pride ourselves on being a band people want to see live.”
“There’s something special that happens when you get an immediate reaction to a song,” says James. “Whether it’s during a live show or even just a songwriting session, if there’s a reaction from people in the room, you know you’re on the right track.”
Upcoming shows:
July 15th – Denver, CO – Lost Lake
July 16th – Colorado Springs, CO – Lulu’s
July 23rd – Seattle, WA – Capitol Hill Block Party
July 30th – Sandpoint ID w/ Mt. Joy
Sept 10th – Hurricane UT – Superbloom fest
https://www.themossband.com/shows
https://www.instagram.com/themossband
Tangie Banana – Ocean
“Shine with -tangie Banana- and do not allow a bad mood and bad weather to influence you and spoil your evening. The noise of the sea surf, lighting the flame inside the reggae rhythm and the atmosphere of complete idyll. Enjoy!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Сияйте вместе с -Tangie Banana- и не позволяйте плохому настроению и непогоде повлиять на вас и испортить вам ваш вечер. Шум морского прибоя, зажигающий внутри пламя ритм Reggae и атмосфера полной идиллии. Наслаждайтесь!”
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https://www.instagram.com/tangie_banana_music/
sarah lake – Get In or Get Out
“A rhythmic, very positive track in the Americana and Country genre with an incomparable vocal from the beautiful -sarah lake-. The melodic music, which, as if a hot drink envelops all your gut and you, being intoxicated in a light intoxication, are ready to dance under it until the morning!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Ритмичный, очень позитивный трек в жанре Americana и Country с бесподобным вокалом от прекрасной -Sarah Lake-. Мелодичная музыка, которая словно горячительный напиток обволакивает всё ваше нутро и вы, пребывая в лёгком опьянении готовы танцевать под него до утра!”
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https://instagram.com/singsarahlake
Sarah wrote “Get In or Get Out "with Songland contestant and Dove Award Winner Steve Fee, James Shelley formally of The American Authors and Indie Country artist Jillian Steele . The lyric is motivating and compelling. Encouraging listeners to follow their dreams and journey out into the world. Produced by Grammy nominated Ernie Lake giving it a sleek Pop Country feel.
JU+DY – 1,2,3,4
“This music has a lot of air and space, as if you entered a thick forest and inhaling fresh air with full chest - you enjoy the singing of birds. Warm, like summer, sea breeze Indie Rock with elegant and sophisticated vocals.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“В этой музыке очень много воздуха и пространства, словно ты вошёл в густой лес и вдыхая свежий воздух полной грудью — наслаждаешься пением птиц. Тёплый, как летний, морской бриз Indie Rock с элегантным и утончённым вокалом.”
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"1,2,3,4" is our first single as a new band, blending influences including Korean folk/rock and pop, American indie rock, and midwest Americana towards a sound that - like our band itself - represents where we're from and where we're going through sound.
Gerald Slevin – Kiss to the Future
“There are more such unexpected and pleasant musical innovations from -gorald Slevin-, whose voice is very nice to listen! Beautiful arrangement in the genres of Lo-Fi and Indie Pop draws bizarre images in the imagination, immersing in the atmosphere of a light and positive track.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Побольше таких неожиданных и приятных музыкальных новинок от -Gerald Slevin-, голос которого слушать очень приятно! Красивая аранжировка в жанрах Lo-fi и Indie Pop рисует причудливые образы в воображении, погружая в атмосферу лёгкого и позитивного трека.”
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The idea for “Kiss to the Future” came almost by accident. On a recent hike with his 4-year-old daughter, Slevin found himself trying to gently explain the temporary nature of the pandemic, in response to her asking why they had to wear masks. Suddenly, she blew a kiss to the sky. “I asked her what that was about, and she said she was blowing a kiss to the future,” he says. He was so moved by the gesture, he wrote the entire song in about 15 minutes that very day. The result was a message of unity and humanity in a time of profound darkness. “After so many years with The Color Bars, I wanted my first release as a solo artist to be something optimistic and forward-looking, so it was kind of perfect.” “Kiss to the Future” is an incredibly promising debut for an artist that has already cut his teeth on other projects and is ready to find his solo stride in 2021. “I think the song is about trying to be actively optimistic,” says Slevin. “It’s not always easy, especially these days, but I think it’s something you can work at.”
https://www.instagram.com/geraldslevinmusic
Vicki Lovelee – On Your Knees
“-Vicki lovelee- has a talent to present their emotions in the sounds available to the whole language, saturating our souls with a tide of internal forces, and blood with pure oxygen. Take more air and plunge your head into this beautiful composition!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“-Vicki Lovelee- обладает талантом преподносить свои эмоции на доступном всем языке звуков, насыщая наши души приливом внутренних сил, а кровь чистым кислородов. Наберите по больше воздуха и погрузитесь с головой в эту прекрасную композицию!”
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“On Your Knees“ is an alternative pop song with rhythmic grooves in the verses and fun, dance melodies in the chorus. This song is about someone who doesn’t deserve you but the head and heart is having a hard time agreeing on whether or not to leave this person.
https://www.vickilovelee.com/
Marynka – Dancing With Shadow
“The dance of the soul with the shadow of the past and the present, accompanied by a deep and very emotional melody of the piano. When, instead of a thousand words with the help of only the language of sounds, the most important can be said. Direct hit in the heart.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Танец души с тенью прошлого и настоящего в сопровождении глубокой и очень эмоциональной мелодии фортепиано. Когда вместо тысячи слов с помощью лишь языка звуков можно сказать самое важное. Прямое попадание в самое сердце.”
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“Both light and shadow are the dance of Love.” Rumi
“Dancing With Shadow” illustrates the interplay between shadow and light in their antagonistic unity. The listener is free to either dive into emotional rupture or enjoy this divine dance of Love. The MUSIC is eloquent (think cinematic works by Ryuichi Sakamoto or “Sacred Hymns” by Keith Jarrett). Dancing With Shadow is from the Marynka’s upcoming album “Dimension 5”.
https://marynka.bandcamp.com
Rasi Z x Pandhora – Sarab
“Let's focus on an older release, which will surely continue to influence our ears. Selected House for selective listeners, with organic samples and carefull arrangement. Its hyptotic kick wisely matches with those sparse riffs of guitar, producing a euphoric environment.”
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https://www.instagram.com/pandhoramusic
Onnie – Running Up That Hill
“The fast and catchy sound of "Onnie" is here to lift up our spirits. Get ready to press "play" in order to clean your mind and recharge your batteries. Follow the speed of that rhythm and your wish may become true. Another Synthpop candy for your music collection.”
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Avalon Skies – Sindrandi
“Crafted from various electronic elements, this gem is ready to shine like a star in the dark skies. The skillful artist Antti Pihlajaniemi shares a part from his inner world in four minutes of Indie and Ambient sound palettes. Planed for release in the end of July and we are pretty sure for its success.”
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https://linktr.ee/avalonskies