Trisha O’Keefe Brodheadsville, PA www.trishaokeefe.com Below is a recent interview between Trisha O’Keefe and AX writer, Sarah White. Sarah: Where are you from?Trisha: I’m from a little town nestled at the base of the Pocono Mountain region, called Brodheadsville. It’s not quite a town, it’s a ville. Basically lots of trees and ski resorts. I like it though. It’s quiet.…

Tom Struan Brown Scotland This month we cross the Atlantic Ocean to introduce you to Scottish singer/songwriter, Tom Struan Brown. Struan Brown, currently 24, started playing guitar at 16. He began performing while he was attending The Art College in Carlisle. While there, he participated in a music module which allowed him to play his own songs, and it gave…

Tom Frankson Villiers Sur Marne, France www.tomfrankson.com Tom Frankson is a talented acoustic artist, originally from the French-speaking Caribbean island, Guadeloupe, and now living in Villiers Sur Marne, France.   Although he is now moving more towards writing songs in his native language, his current work is in English. I’ve always had a soft spot for acoustic artists.  I also have…

Straitlaced Philadelphia, PA www.straitlacedrock.com Sing-able melodies, lyrics that could break your heart, and did I mention twins? Well, these guys have it all … and much more. Straitlaced is one of those bands that just snuck up on me. I’m still not sure what made me decide to check out their tracks while scouting bands in the area. Usually I…

Steal the Air Hillsborough, NJ www.stealtheair.com To be perfectly honest, I thought the pop-punk genre went the way of free geocities websites back in days of yore (don’t act like you didn’t have one in ’98). After all, my fondest memories of local shows include hyperactive pre-pubescents with funny haircuts screaming about their ex-girlfriends and ritalin habits (or, ex-girlfriends WITH…

Split Fifty Tannersville, PA www.splitfifty.com AX:  Where are you from? Split Fifty: Tannersville, PA – which is one hour from NYC and one 1/2 hour from Philly. AX:  How would you describe your music?  Split Fifty: Concept rock and roll, which in laymans terms is simply punk hardcore and good ole fashioned rock and roll wrapped in a candy shell.…

SLOT Russia www.slot1.ru In a surprising mixture of sounds, SLOT, a Russian pop-metal band manages to enthrall and entice a listener’s consciousness. With lyrical singing that is rap-like, combined with rock and a hint of techno, SLOT has hit upon a new and most delicious mixture of melody. SLOT formed in 2001, Cache, ID, Teona and with former band members.…

Stucco Lobster Breadbox (SLOB) Newark, DE www.myspace.com/jeremyandjon There are a small number of comedic musicians out there. We know Adam Sandler from Saturday Night Live and his “red hooded sweatshirt.” But there really aren’t too many versatile artists who get up and really entertain us with a little wit. Now, in the same vein comes Stucco Lobster Breadbox. What started…

The Sleeping Long Island, NY www.thesleeping.com The Sleeping is a four-piece rock band from Long Island, NY with more attitude and charisma than any stage can contain. The guys recently finished an east coast stretch with our local boys, The Twilight Collective. Harry, TTC’s drummer, asked me if I’d check out The Sleeping while I was at one of their…

Settle Easton, PA www.settlemusic.net Settle, Settle, Settle … what a deceiving name for this group! I hardly know where to begin describing the eclectic style, immense dedication, and the overall intensity that these guys bring to their work. With a sound that’s a little bit retro, a little bit in-your-face, and a whole lot of fun, these guys will definitely…