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2013

The UK singer-songwriter, Laura Mvula, releases her gorgeous, exotic, engaging debut album, Sing To The Moon, on May 14th.

No stranger to the music scene, British singer-songwriter Laura Mvula has consistently captivated Europe’s music scene with her soulful yet remarkably astonishing voice. Characterized as an artist who can easily sweep music lovers off their feet.
Little Green Cars has been attracting a significant amount of spotlight in the music scene. Hailing from Dublin, this five-piece group can attribute its rise in attention to its dynamic yet charming performance at SXSW. Equipped with invigorating vocals and exquisite lyrics, Little Green Cars offers unmatched unique and fresh musical style which has led them to XPN’s April Artist To Watch. Working with critically-acclaimed producer Markus Dravs (Arcade Fire, Coldplay, and Mumford and Sons), in order to perfect their debut album Absolute Zero (Glassnote Records), Little Green Cars is expected to exceed the expectations placed in them from the musical world.
Seattle band Pickwick offers a fresh sound while playing back to traditional rock and soul roots - a sound that is quickly turning this six-piece into a rising star in their local music scene with national success soon to follow. The group's debut full-length album, Can't Talk Medicine, comes out this month and is packed with great new tracks, including one featuring XPN favorite Sharon Van Etten.
The Lone Bellow mixes folksy roots, rock and roll, a little bit of soul, and gorgeous, close harmonies..
We kick off the new year with the fast-rising experimental pop-rock project of Sam France and Jonathan Rado.

Download “Come and Wake Me Up” from Our Griffins (playing Johnny Brenda’s on 5/31)

With their new LP Michael Boyd ready for release, Our Griffins have shared a new video for their song “Come and Wake Me...Read More

Non-COMM Recap: A haunting Laura Mvula graces the World Cafe Live stage (photos, audio)

Photo by Joe Del Tufo | JoeDelTufo.com Exciting experimental British singer and songwriter Laura Mvula graced the World Cafe Live...Read More

Non-COMM Recap: The Fabulous Thunderbirds played Friday’s Free at Noon doubleheader (photos,...

Photo by Joe Del Tufo | JoeDelTufo.comTexas blues-rock mainstays The Fabulous Thunderbirds hit the stage at World Cafe Live for the...Read More

Non-COMM Recap: Sweating it out with The Lone Bellow (photos, audio)

Photo by Joe Del Tufo | JoeDelTufo.com Awash in moving acoustic arrangements and stunning harmonies, The Lone Bellow captivated the...Read More

Watch The National perform “Sea Of Love” (playing The Mann on Friday, June 7)

Photo by Dierdre O’Callaghan The National release their new album, Trouble Will Find Me, tomorrow. This week, the album is...Read More