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…
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Split Fifty – Indie Band Interview
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.…
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The Sleeping – Indie Band Feature
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…
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Settle – Indie Band Interview
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…
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Sarah White – Indie Artist Interview
Sarah Marie White Doylestown, PA www.myspace.com/sarahmariewhite Sarah White is a singer / songwriter from Doylestown, PA, and one of our very own contributors at AudioXposure.com. While we get to read Sarah’s articles and interviews each month with other artists, I thought it would be nice to introduce you to her other side. You can find out more about Sarah and…
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Ryan Tigro – Indie Band Interview
Ryan Tigro Phoenixville, PA www.ryantigro.com The night started out simply enough. I had a rough week and a friend asked me to hit a bar with her over in Phoenixville (PA). So off I went to Destiny Brewing, with the full intention and a promise to myself that I wouldn’t work – no scouting bands; just a drink and good…
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Red Corner – Indie Band Profile
Location: Reading Genre: Rock (with influences from Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, and Punk) Members: Jon Becker (bass, vocals), Josh Noll (drums), Matt Ercolino (guitar, vocals), and Don Amole (guitar, vocals) Started: Mid – 2002 Influences: The Beatles, Thrice, Coheed & Cambria, Ween, most 60’s and 70’s rock Available Online: “Slipping Away,” “Stillbirth,” and “Gasoline Dreams” Website: www.redcornerrock.com Comments: At first,…
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Polymer – Indie Band Interview
Polymer Philadelphia, PA www.polymermusic.com Polymer is Matt Fonda, Dan LaPorta, Ben Weldon, Jon Aldinger, and their latest addition, Candice Harris. Polymer is a rock band from, for the most part, the Bucks/Montgomery County area. Normally, when I conduct an interview with a band for the site, it’s pretty straight-forward. I e-mail some questions, they e-mail responses. Well, this was no…
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Panacea – Indie Band Interview
Pan.a.ce.a Bloomsburg, PA www.panaceacures.com Pan.a.ce.a – literal definition: a cure-all – AX definition: something that crawls under your skin like a f*ing parasite, infecting your blood, your mind, and your soul, and whose only cure is downing another shot of their poison; only the poison of Pan.a.ce.a isn’t too difficult to stomach. Pan.a.ce.a is based in Bloomsburg, PA, and brings…
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MINA – Indie Artist Interview
MINA Western Maryland www.soundclick.com/mina AX: How would you describe your music to people?MINA: I would describe my music as an appreciation for all that is dark in human nature. AX: How and when did you start performing?MINA: I have been actively recording since 1992 and performing for over 20 years at many venues in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia. It…