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Johannes Gerstengarbe
‘Monkey in My Head’
[americana/soul/funk]
Press Notes:
Johannes Gerstengarbe is a musician, producer and, most recently, singer-songwriter. After releasing Two Sides – Zwei Seiten #1 in German he continues with #2 in English. Bob’s Wife is a real story someone told Johannes in a coffee shop. It’s bitter sweet with a lot of love and humor in its grief. Like the first EP it was co-produced by Grammy winning Femke Weidema (Nashville, TN) and mixed and mastered by Little Big Town’s audio engineer Josh Reynolds. After graduating from music college Johannes taught composition and guitar, worked as a writer for a local newspaper and established his own studio (Music From Ballroom Studios). His time abroad in Nashville, TN, has had the most impact on Johannes’ career. In Music City, USA, which is known for its legendary studios, he quenched his thirst for knowledge and learned everything Tennessee had to offer about sound engineering and production. Here he met famous musicians – including Chester Thompson Trio, drummer for Frank Zappa , Phil Collins and Genesis, who can be heard together with his son Akil on Perfect. Gerstengarbe describes his songs as handmade pop: “Rough sounds with beautiful melodies.” For him, music is a way to express emotions. All emotions – he also deals with topics such as death and grief. Johannes sings his own songs, plays the guitar and leads an energetic band. He writes lyrics in his German mother tongue as well as in English.
Richard Tyler Epperson
‘We All Need Some Love’
[americana]
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Nearly a decade into his career as a professional independent artist which has earned the Salt Lake City, UT based singer-songwriter praise for his depth and heartfelt songwriting following multiple albums & singles released throughout his journey in music – it’s clear that every time Richard Tyler Epperson resurfaces with new material, he makes another evolutionary leap with his art & craft. From his original album Falling Between The Stars in 2013, to his second called Hourglass in 2014, to pivotal singles in his catalog like “Tonight” and “When I Build My World” – the latter of which would go on to be a critically acclaimed cut from his Another Day EP in 2021 – every step Epperson’s made with his career has revealed him leveling-up along the way & proven he’s as dedicated to his music as could be.
Pseudoseason
‘On Morning’
[indie folk/indie rock]
Press Notes:
Pseudoseason formed around 2019 in Franklin Massachusetts when pianist/vocalist Sam O’Brien and drummer/vocalist Matthew Linkkila first met. In May 2021, the duo released their first EP, “Butterflies and Bitterness”. In 2022, the group added guitarist Leith Jehu and trumpet player Will Cerier to their ranks, enabling them to expand their sound and bring their music to its fullest life at their live shows in the greater New England area. All of Pseudoseason’s production is done in a garage loft by Linkkila.
Evening, or the Name You Go By, Pseudoseason’s upcoming EP, introduces a lush new orchestral-based indie folk-rock sound. Consisting of four new tracks and a remix of the previously released “Truth Tables”, the diverse bundle of songs offers the groups most vast production yet. With pianist/vocalist Sam O’Brien and drummer/vocalist Matthew Linkkila at the lyrical helm and a diverse blend of symphonic production and instrumentation behind them, listeners can expect an exceptionally sweet bite of indie bliss.
BlueRaspberry
‘My Brain Is Not A Part of My Heart’
[country/psych folk/acoustic]
Press Notes:
BlueRaspberry is wholesome psychiatric death folk for the inner-child. Together, Will and Cecelia Parker write songs about about mental illness, love, and various monsters and ghouls. In 2022, they released their debut single, “Like This,” and their full-length album, “The Harmless Haunt,” is set for release on Friday January 13, 2023. Will and Cecelia are also known as Folk Punk Dad and Manic Pixie Dream Mom on TikTok where they are internet parents to over 166k cool kids. The couple lives in New Haven, CT where they are considering getting a bunny rabbit.
Ten Penny Gypsy
‘River N’ Me’
[folk/americana]
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Arkansas singer/songwriters Justin Patterson and Laura Lynn Danley had been writing and performing separately as solo artists for years when they decided to form the Folk/Americana duo Ten Penny Gypsy in 2016. That decision changed their fortunes immediately, and put their musical careers onto a new and exciting trajectory.
Joe Billy
‘The Way Things Go’
[folk rock/alternative rock]
Press Notes:
Joe Billy is the angsty introspective soundtrack to your everyday existentialism.
His acoustic punk style sound is taken to the next level with intelligent lyricism, energetic and upbeat music, and passionate authenticity. With intent to provoke thought, open your mind, and feel like you belong somewhere in this crazy world, his whimsical, self aware cynicism and his uplifting compassion bring you in and unify us all. Come join the fun, and welcome.
Louis Inglis
‘Apple Grove’
[indie folk/singer-songwriter/acoustic]
Press Notes:
Louis Inglis is a songwriter/songmaker/producer from Perth Australia.
He combines charming, imaginative songs with vivid sonic textures and arrangements. To date, he has released three albums plus several EPs and singles.
His latest effort “Fallen Times” is a swirl of distortion, reverb and regret, with glowing orbs of of optimism hanging in the smoky sky.
Louis has also served as the drummer for local Perth/Fremantle bands The Shops, Salary and Jeff’s Dead.
Them Ol’ Ghosts
‘Runnin’ Wild’
[folk rock/Southern rock]
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Them Ol’ Ghosts are a Southern Soul Rock & Roll outfit hailing from the bayous just outside of New Orleans, Louisiana. Drawing inspiration from the endearing charm of a constant South Louisiana backdrop and the rich cultural amalgamizer that is New Orleans, their sound is a familiar yet novel offering to American songwriting. Catchy and straightforward, yet always laced with just the right amount of substance and complexity, their music adopts elements of Soul, Blues, and Roots Rock & Roll. From raw and honest Soul ballads where candid storytelling and emotional transparency takes the helm, to anthemic and progressive, guitar-driven arrangements wreathed with impassioned vocals, Them Ol Ghosts aim to always remain genuine, pure in intent, and forever from the heart. As true entertainers, their sincerity as songwriters is only outshined by the chemistry of their live performance. Expect a healthy dose of high energy rock n roll that draws you into the stage to sing along and join the moment.
Lola Balter
‘I Wanna Win’
[indie folk/dream pop]
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“I’m going for a feeling with my songs,” shares 16-year-old pop-rock artist Lola Balter. “I want people to experience a deep connection with my music.” The prodigiously talented singer and multi-instrumentalist is an evocative, emotional, and empathic songwriter. Lola possesses an invigorating sensibility that melds the boldly vulnerable singing of big-voiced balladeers like Alicia Keys, Adele, and Lady Gaga with a visceral 1990s alt-rock aesthetic. the Vancouver, Canada-based artist released her debut single in late 2022.
Walker Tex
‘Every Dog Has A Bark’
[dark country/gothic americana]
Press Notes:
I am Walker Tex, Scottish Born Singer Songwriter. Over the last few years I embarked on a journey. A Journey to find my sound, my voice and my passion. Starting out with a few covers and making my way towards a darker country folk style genre. I became a singer/songwriter to get my emotions and experience on paper through storytelling. The art of using music to connect is an old one and you can feel it in you when you play.
[All Press Notes provided by the artists]
Compiled by: Christos Doukakis