Check Out Our October/November 2023 CD Artist Sampler

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Grouplove

“Eyes”

From the album I Want It All Right Now

Glassnote Records

Los Angeles’ Grouplove blends a quirky, ‘90s-style indie-rock sensibility with a spirited, arena-ready roar. In 2023, the band debuted their new album I Want It All Right Now, produced by Grammy-winning producer John Congleton, on Glassnote Records and joining P!NK on a North American stadium tour.

grouplovemusic.com

SloCoast

“Rather Be Your Enemy”

Single

Self-released

Seven musicians and old friends blending bluegrass and pop senses into one sweet sound in California.

instagram.com/slocoastmusic

Zan Zone

“I Won’t Live a Lie”

From the album Start Where You Stand

RandomAxe Records

NYC based Zan Zone combines eclectic songs with incredible musicians and singers. Critics have noted: “Really strong songwriting * Exquisite songwriting * Very clever songs * Unusual * Defies pigeonholing.” Take rock and jazz and funk and folk and blues and who knows what, mix it all together and you get Zan Zone!

zanzone.com

American Beauties

“Shining Stars”

From the album Sound of Mind

Self-released

American Beauties is an original indie folk-rock band from Boston, whose sound is reminiscent of the West Coast folk-rock bands of the late 1960s and early 1970s. With songs that ring nostalgic, American Beauties has been likened to CSNY, The Byrds, The Jayhawks and Wilco.

americanbeauties.org

The Rod Moore Band

“Last Station”

From the album Last Station

Self-released

Rod Moore is the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist behind “The Rod Moore Band” project from Vancouver, B.C. With inspiration coming from established artists like ELO and The Beach Boys to more contemporary bands like Devotchka and Dave Matthews, Rod’s big productions cover lots of musical ground!

therodmooreband.com

Fox and Bones

“Long Time Honey”

Single

Self-released

At Fox and Bones’ core is an unrelenting backbone that represents honest folklore dreams, wrapped in the delectable shine of a duo with a combined 25 years of songwriting experience. They’re akin to Lake Street Dive and Nathaniel Rateliff as a relatable, soul-stirring, retro-tinged folk-rock outfit.

foxandbones.com

Wildlife Control

“Sponté”

Single

Wildlife Control

Grammy-nominated musician and producer, Wildlife Control, records and tours solo, duo and with collaborators globally. Their combo of indie-rock and innovative videos led to sold-out shows at Mercury Lounge in NYC and Bottom of the Hill in SF, as well as packed houses at SXSW, Bottlerock and CMJ.

wildlifectrl.com

Neybas

“Buffalo Pastures”

From the album Extended Flow

Self-released

Extended Flow is the new studio album from the Neybas (pronounced “nay-bahz”), a Trad Rock-Americana-Jam band from Connecticut. “Buffalo Pastures,” a fan-favorite which includes the recommendation to “sit down and smoke a big fatty,” is the first release from the album. Enjoy!

neybas.com

Editor’s Pick: Blind Boys of Alabama

“Send It on Down”

From the album Echoes of the South

Single Lock Records

On the new LP Echoes of the South, the Blind Boys of Alabama march on. “The spirit of the Blind Boys isn’t about what you can’t do; it’s about what you can do,” says singer Ricky McKinnie. “As long as we stay true to that, as long as we sing songs that touch the heart, this group will live on forever.”

blindboys.com