Location: Byron Bay, Australia Genre: Rock/Emo Started: Mid-2004 Members: Daniel Brown (vocals, guitar), Simon Campbell (guitar), Paul Bird (bass, vocals), and Mitchell Begg (drums) Songs to Check Out: “Break the Silence” and “Window” Website: www.yournightsky.com Influences: Kiss Chasy, Finch, The Starting Line, Matchbook Romance, and Gyroscope Comments: Even though these guys haven’t been together very long, I’d be hard-pressed to…

Undercast Philadelphia, PA www.undercast.org I had the opportunity to catch up with the guys of Philadelphia’s Undercast for an update interview on the band, since their previous feature here on AudioXposure.  Here’s what they had to say: AX: First of all, I just want to say I love the new tunes. Rough or not, I think you guys are moving…

Undercast Philadelphia, PA www.undercast.org Philadelphia’s original rock band, Undercast, combines the talents of Nick Santone on guitar and vocals, Matt Janicki on guitar, Pat McGraw on bass, and Rob Hall on drums. Undercast seduces the senses with their melodic style. As soon as they suck you in with their trance-inducing vocals, they erupt with an energy that’s a little unexpected,…

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.…