WXPN Artist To Watch - November 2006

Rodrigo Y Gabriela
The acoustic music duo of Rodrigo Y Gabriela play "FWA" - Flamenco With Attitude. Rod & Gab are Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero. Their self-titled US debut is on ATO Records and was produced by John Leckie. more...

WXPN Artist To Watch - October 2006

Sasha Dobson
Singer songwriter Sasha Dobson upholds the jazz tradition of past greats like Ella Fitzgerald while breaking conventional rules. more...

WXPN Artist To Watch - September 2006

Gran Bel Fisher
Full Moon Cigarette finds Gran Bel Fisher ’s unique, life-affirming perspective fueled by his powerful and mellifluous voice,  passionate songwriting, and consummate musicianship. more...

WXPN Artist To Watch - August 2006

The Format
Throwing dance parties after being dropped by their record label and making an unforgivingly happy pop album after a difficult breakup, the Format is determined to stay positive. They've succeeded. In fact, listening to Dog Problems may just inspire you to just get up and dance. more...

WXPN Artist To Watch - July 2006

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are a blues-rock quartet with a passion for music from decades past. Rural Vermont is home to the band, which is led by 22-year-old Grace, a talented frontwoman whose vocals have drawn comparisons to legends like Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raitt. With their inspired blend of americana, rock and roll, and blues, the band stirs up a sense of nostalgia for the artists and music of the 60s and 70s, which are very much instrumental to the band’s overall sound. more...

WXPN Artist To Watch - June 2006

The Hiders
The Hiders display a musically robust Americana style that recalls such genre classics as Uncle Tupelo, Sparklehorse, Emmylou Harris and The Band. The Hiders also make a strong companion to current rustic rock artists such as Band Of Horses and My Morning Jacket. more...

WXPN Artist To Watch - May 2006

Gnarls Barkely
So who is Gnarls Barkley? The rumors fly in every direction and remain unverifiable, but with links to underground hip hop artists Danger Mouse (of 'The Grey Album' fame) and Cee-Lo, the listener is in for the most unique and surprising soul music experience of 2006 so far. more...

WXPN Artist To Watch - April 2006

Guillemots
Britain's Guillemots are a young band greatly skilled at fusing unique sonic textures to their catchy & uplifting music. The end result is a completely modern sounding pop ensemble that is able to challenge the listener while also paying homage to the rich history of classic pop songwriting. more...

WXPN Artist To Watch - March 2006

James Hunter
Anyone who’s seen or heard James Hunter perform is already hip to his remarkable talents as a singer, guitarist and songwriter. This includes Van Morrison who asserts, “James is one of the best voices, and best kept secrets, in British R’n’B and Soul. Check him out.” more...

WXPN Artist To Watch - February 2006

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!
While a lot of bands view the promotional apparatus as a necessary evil, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah prove that it's still possible for a band to get heard, given enough talent and perseverance, without a PR agency or a label. more...

WXPN Artist To Watch - January 2006

KT Tunstall
KT Tunstall is a sparkling new songwriter with Chinese blood, a Scottish heart, great legwarmers and a cool name who celebrates classic singer-songwriting with an articulate, accessible, immediate brew of rootsy sass, wistful quandary and after-hours atmosphere. more...