Sunday, August 10, 2008

“The Best Years” by Bryan Gorsira (Soft Rock Artist from Virginia(VA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Bryan Gorsira with a GrIndie Award for their CD "The Best Years"
 
"The Best Years" by Bryan Gorsira is a contemporary, adult folk rock CD that is filled with a pleasant, gentle ambience and positive, loving messages about life and love. On "The Best Years" Bryan gives tribute to special relationships between those who choose to share a lifetime together. This album seems to have something for almost everyone. It has a mellow quality throughout but with a lot of variety. As a songwriter Bryan shines. He portrays the feelings of life in a way that gives each of us a peek into who we are and into our own life and experiences. Bryan's outstanding, relevant songwriring is nicely embodied in the talents of the excellent vocalists and musicians featured on the CD. "New World" celebrates love and romance and the joys of having a child. "Caught" features an especially noteworthy female vocal performance and a quite acoustic/piano arrangement that has a Kate Bush quality to it with a harmony-filled chorus. "Love is Pain" has a strong rock groove, effective male vocals, and cool harmonica riffs. If you enjoy adult contemproary/rock music that exudes family values and real-life experiences, you will enjoy this CD.
-Lea P. and the RadioIndy Reviewer Team
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“Last Girl On Earth” by Deni Bonet (Rock Artist from New York City, New York(NY))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Deni Bonet with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Last Girl On Earth"
 
"Last Girl On Earth" by Deni Bonet is an adult contemporary rock CD featuring a strong female giving a strong message to the world. Front and center on the CD is Deni's songwriting and her impressive violin work. Deni's songwriting is full of strong thoughts and emotions along with clever and witty lyrics, and catchy choruses. The musicianship and recording quality of the CD is extremely high, and the result of an all-star cast surrounding Deni. "How Far Can I Push You," a duet with the folksinger and author John Wesley Harding, features a strong rock groove with effective, fast-moving lyrics in the verses, and a memorable chorus with catchy chord progressions. With "Word Up," Bonet and well-known girl group BETTY take the R&B classic and give it a funky, feminized twist. "Don't Turn Away from Love" nicely builds to a memorable chorus, and features an oustanding horn counterpart. If you enjoy excellent adult rock songwriting filled with wit, maturity, intelligence, and outstanding musicianship, check out this CD.
-Lea P. and the RadioIndy Reviewer Team
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"East Wind" by Timothy Cooper (Instrumental Artist from Washington D.C.(DC))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Timothy Cooper with a GrIndie Award for their CD "East Wind"
 
Solo Pianist Timothy Cooper brings you "East Wind," an album of deep concept and delicate intimacy. Mr. Cooper has deep convictions about music and truly enjoys the piano's ability to take you to a different place. The sound and arrangements are vast, weightless and deep. The album is great whether you are looking to relax, or tune up your mind. Timothy is an accomplished player and one can surely appreciate his attention to detail. Highlights are "East Wind", making you believe that there are oceans in the desert with its wet, yet dry sound. "Bird Flight" is a beautiful progression and is very uplifting. "Bamboo Forest" is quite dramatic and brooding, but seems to fit into the mix. If you like solo piano compositions and music fit for relaxation and retrospect, you'll love this wonderfully-produced collection.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Light On The Water" by Timothy Cooper (Instrumental Artist from Washington D.C.(DC))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Timothy Cooper with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Light On The Water"
 
"Light On The Water" by Timothy Cooper is a solo piano album with a peaceful state of mind. Mr. Cooper has a very long resume and certainly brings his best to this piece of work. The album's concept is for an oceanic feel, and the mission is accomplished. One can almost hear the sound of the ocean even though it's not there. The arrangements are very strong and the musicianship is superior. The sound quality is very clear. Highlights include "Rising," a very dramatic piece that still manages to adhere to the concept. The title track "Light on the Water" is uplifting and the twinkly arrangement will bring a smile to your face. "Solstice" has a bit of oddity in it and is very noble. If you enjoy beautiful meditative music and solo piano, you'll enjoy this one.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Lord Show Me Your Glory" by Elder Oscar W. Richardson Jr. and the BB Cogic Mass Choir (Spiritual Artist from Louisiana(LA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Elder Oscar W. Richardson Jr. and the BB Cogic Mass Choir with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Lord Show Me Your Glory"
 
"Lord Show Me Your Glory" by Elder Oscar W. Richardson Jr. and the BB Cogic Mass Choir is a powerful, contemporary gospel album with much diversity. Praise and worship are the focus of the music and the band gives you a mix of musical vessels to chose from. From high energy gospel numbers to traditional classic Christian numbers, the album is nice mix of spiritual tracks. The vocals are solid with a very powerful and inspirational choir as the foundation. The arrangements are proper and the overall sound quality is quite good. Highlights are "He Is Worthy" with a very strong vocal performance and a beautiful piano progression. "Love Lifted Me" will take you back a few years to the classic days of gospel. It has another outstanding vocal performance as well. "Look Where the Lord Has Brought Me From" and "I Feel God Stretching Out in Me" are high energy clap-along tracks. If you enjoy contemporary gospel and powerful gospel choirs, you'll enjoy this one.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Jupiter Exotic" by Paul Sea (Hip-Hop Artist from British Columbia, Canada)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Paul Sea with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Jupiter Exotic"
 
"Jupiter Exotic" by Paul Sea is an innovative space funk chill album with a little hip-hop and a lot of other styles mixed together. The overall sound is unique to say the least. The foundation, for the most part, consists of alien voice sounding synths with heavy industrial and trance type sounds. Throw a few classic hip-hop beats, claps and flows into the mix and you've arrived at the creative sound of this CD. The production value is also very good. Certainly radio ready. Highlights are "Drug of Choice" with a guest appearance by Thirstin Howl the 3rd and some Rick James vocal samples: This one is a club thumper. "All My Love" is dark and mysterious with a bubbly bass line and creepy vocal effects. "Love You" features Roger Troutman's strong vocal performance and an "out there" arrangement. If you enjoy innovative music that fuses styles, you'll enjoy this CD. [Explicit]
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Suburban Nightmare Special Edition" by Khevlar (Hip-Hop Artist from Washington(WA))


RadioIndy is pleased to present Khevlar with a GrIndie Award for their Cd "Suburban Nightmare Special Edition"
 
"Suburban Nightmare Special Edition" by Khevlar is clever Hip-Hip with a little humor and a little street sense. What makes this album is the delivery. Khevlar's style and wit are the forefront. With that said, the production is very good as well. The beats are tight, with a mix of old and new school synths and samples. There is also no shortage of guest artists on this album and you get a lot of material with 19 tracks. Finally, the lyrics on these tracks are clever, and the choruses are strong and memorable. Highlights are "Make It Right" with it's big beat and fluid vocal delivery. Props to the guests on this one too. "Breakh Yo Backh" is just dirty enough and has some cool fills. The title track "Suburban Nightmare" is intense with a cool arrangement and eerie string samples. If you enjoy Eminem, you'll enjoy this CD. (EXPLICIT AND ADULT CONTENT)
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Nostalgia" by Hopalong (Classical Artist from Mexico)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Hopalong with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Nostalgia"
 
"Nostalgia" by Hopalong is a delicate and cinematic classical album with jazz and latin undertones. The album lends itself well to movie score as the arrangements play to mood and emotion. The production value is excellent. It's mixed well and sounds great. The arrangements are subtle and appropriate for the concept. The sound is largely based around classical guitar and is "acoustic" for the most part. Highlights include "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?", which features some fine guitar work and smooth trumpet. "Infancia Y Juventud" features a nice guitar progression and heartfelt solo violin. "You Must Believe in Spring" is bluesy with great electric guitar work. If you enjoy beautiful instrumental music, or are looking for soothing music to give you a pleasant background as you work, you'll enjoy this CD.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Here's Love" by Liz Allen Hope (Jazz Artist from Georgia(GA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Liz Allen Hope with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Here's Love"
 
"Here's Love" by Liz Allen Hope is an inspirational smooth jazz album driven by Liz's soulful R&B vocals. Together with her saxophonist/flautist husband Paul Hope, Liz brings you a classic contemporary sound and soothing vocal melodies. The arrangements are complementary to Liz's outstanding and soothing vocals, and very relaxing. With a band of seasoned veterans, this album is truly solid. The professional production allows the fine instrumentation to nicely cut through in the recording. Highlights are "You Can't Run From Love" with a great hook and sweet backing vocals. "Escalady" is not only Liz's nickname, it is a grooving little Samba. "I've Got Something For You" features some beautiful guitar work, a strong vocal performance and a catchy chorus. If you enjoy smooth jazz and artists such as Sade and Anita Baker, you'll enjoy this CD.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Love, Life & Soul" by Dane Riley (R&B Artist from Washington D.C.(DC))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Dane Riley with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Love, Life & Soul"
 
"Love, Life & Soul" by Dane Riley is a funk, R&B album with a smooth and silky style. The songs are all upbeat and very danceable. The vocals are intimate with tremendous sex appeal. The style and quality of Dane's voice is very reminiscent of Prince. There is a delicacy about this classic 80's sound. Lots of classic synths. Overall it's a fun dance, party album. Highlights are "Together" with a soulful vocal performance, quirky arrangement and a thick beat. "I Am The DJ" features some cool rhythms and styles. "Lift You Up" is super funkified with a grooving bass line. If you enjoy Prince, give this excellent CD a listen.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

"Bobby Thomas" by Bobby Thomas (Spiritual Artist from Illinois(IL))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Bobby Thomas with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Bobby Thomas"
 
This self titled double CD brought to you by Bobby Thomas is filled with straight from the heart, lyric-driven songs. It is spiritual by nature and speaks of truth and faith. It is quite relaxing to listen to. Bobby's voice is soothing and his harmonic acoustic guitar progressions relate well to his voice. The musicianship and production value is very good. The vocals are very intimate and the guitar sounds great. Highlights are "The World As It Is," with prolific lyrics and a great sing-along quality. "Cephas' Song" features a strong vocal performance and nice guitar work. "Guard Your Heart" has a nice offbeat guitar rhythm and unique colors in the changes. If you like spiritual acoustic Music, you'll enjoy this one.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“He’s My Cup” by David Bruce Whitley (Spiritual Artist from Germany)

RadioIndy is pleased to present David Bruce Whitley with a GrIndie Award for their CD "He's My Cup"
 
"He's My Cup" by David Bruce Whitley brings an enjoyable contemporary style to a faith-based CD. David's beautiful vocals are at the forefront of this CD, and are nicely complemented by strong back up singers. David's voice and music has a way of touching the soul's feelings and bringing joy to the heart. The music is thoughtfully written and artfully delivered with lyrics that deliver a positive faith-filled message. The overall production and musicianship are excellent on this CD as well. On "Come Take My Hand" David gives a gentle reassurance of the closeness of his music to faith. "One World" builds to a catchy chorus with nice resolution. "From the Heart" and "I Can Only Be Me" are beautiful balads that show David's versatility and range as a vocalist. The title track has a nice groove, tasteful backing vocals, and strong faith-based lyrics that are a signature of this CD. If you enjoy contemporary spiritual music you'll enjoy this excellent offering of love and faith.
-Lea P. and the RadioIndy Reviewer Team
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"Wake Up The Dead" by Neil Robertson (Rock Artist from Australia)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Neil Robertson with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Wake Up The Dead"
 
"Wake Up The Dead" by Neil Robertson is an excellent acoustic-based adult rock CD. Neil's songwriting is at the front of the list of the many admirable qualities of this CD, Neil's lyrics are clever and relevant, and his melodies are memorable and catchy. The musicianship and Neil's vocals are very good, and the band is tight. The production is clean, and well-suited for Neil's songwriting style, nicely mixing rock, pop and folk. " Rocking Down My Road" builds to a memorable, harmony-filled chorus, and features excellent lyrics. "Goodness Gracious" effectively adds harmonica and banjo to the mix to give the song more depth. "Change The World" is one of our favorite tracks, with relevant lyrics and an excellent build from nice acoustic verses to a harmony and hook-filled chorus. If you enjoy folk rock singer-songwriters, you'll enjoy this CD.
-RadioIndy Reviewer Team
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"Sundayz Child" by Sundayz Child (Rock Artist from New York City, New York(NY))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Sundayz Child with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Sundayz Child"
 
The self-titled release by Sundayz Child is an adult alternative album that demonstrates superb songwriting and highly appealing musicianship. "This Side of Paradise" is extremely catchy and displays the cute and memorable lyrics that give this CD so much appeal. This song also showcases this band's amazing vocals, which excell in all areas – tone, control, pitch, performance, harmonies, and arrangements. Moreover, "Say Goodbye" and "Hop on the Train" are reminiscent of the Beatles-style of well-phrased poetic lyrics set to simple memorable tunes. Song after song, Sundayz Child holds listeners captive to their expressive, highly emotional, and energetic sound. It is no wonder these musicians are in great demand by some of the excellent top name performers of today. To top things off, this CD is produced with the utmost care and quality. This is another musical experience too good to miss.
-Lea PlumierL. Plumier and the RadioIndy Reviewer Team
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"Shadow on the Moon" by Phyllis Brock (Country Artist from Colorado(CO))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Phyllis Brock with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Shadow on the Moon"
 
"Shadow on the Moon" by Phyllis Brock is a Folk Rock album with a taste of country. Filled with beautiful melodies and intimate vocals, this album will keep you in a relaxed, pleasant state of mind. The vibe is positive and lyrics inspiring. You'll also hear some nice accompaniment and fine musicianship behind the singer. And if you like a classic Country voice, Phyllis' voice is it. Highlights are "Where Only We Can Go," which sets the tone of the album nicely with a lovely vocal performance and nice harmonies. "Shadow on the Moon" is a bluesy number with more great vocal harmony. "I Dreamed I Danced with Willie Nelson" is a fun little number with some very Willie-esque guitar work. If you enjoy folk rock and discovering excellent female vocalists, you'll enjoy this CD.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"The Fortune Teller" by Too Slim and The Taildraggers (Rock Artist from Washington(WA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Too Slim and The Taildraggers with a GrIndie Award for their CD "The Fortune Teller"
 
"The Fortune Teller" by Too Slim and The Taildraggers is a dirty alternative rock album with a flavorful southern flair. The songs tell stories and the guitars are big and raunchy. The sound has an instant listen-ability, and you will find yourself singing along to the well-layered choruses. These guys don't just stick to the basics though. Each song has its own unique identity, personality, and instrumental variance. All the while, the band still manages to adhere to a 'signature sound' throughout. Highlights include "Mexico," with its standout lead and backup vocals, and its interesting and innovative addition of steel drums. "She Gives Me Money" features a fantastic slide guitar riff and nice throaty vocals. "Spell On Me" has a catchy beat, more good slide guitar and a slithery feel. If you like Creedence Clearwater Revival and Stevie Ray Vaughan, you'll like this one.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Silvery Light" by DJ Nagual (Electronic Artist from Italy)

RadioIndy is pleased to present DJ Nagual with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Silvery Light"
 
"Silvery Light" by DJ Nagual is a high fashion dance album that is both mysterious and unique. The sound is deep and whispery with pulsy rhythms and nice layers. Production-wise, this album is well-mixed and radio-ready. One key to dance music is to be interestingly repetitive, and this album achieves this goal quite well. The compositional changes are unique and not too overbearing.You'll hear a lot of 'old-school' drum machines and sequences that are both vintage and innovative. Overall, the album has a consistently vibrant and energetic vibe. Highlights include "Talk of Reason," which asserts a thick beat, nice variations, and cool changes. "Silken Flame" has some very cool percussive elements and a high level of intensity. Moreover, "Fine Line" features some nice layering and a powerful driving rhythm. If you like ambient, lounge, and dance music, you'll enjoy this one.

"Si Se Puede" by Herman Rodriguez (Latin Artist from California(CA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Herman Rodriguez with a GrIndie Award for their Cd "Si Se Puede"
 
"Si Se Puede" is a Traditional Mariachi single brought to you by Herman Rodriguez. Known mostly for Ranchero style ballads, the artist brings his views on the struggle of Immigrants in America to the table in this song. This "Corrido" has a warm and inviting melody and makes you feel right at home. Senor Rodriguez gives a strong and heartfelt vocal performance through waves of beautiful horns and fiddle. Regardless of your views on this subject, this is a wonderful song. The B Side "San Jose de Mesillas" will get you on the dance floor with wailing horns, a bumping rhythm and overall sense of fun. If you enjoy traditional Mexican music, you'll enjoy this CD.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Soul Collective" by Bradley Leighton (Jazz Artist from California(CA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Bradley Leighton with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Soul Collective"
 
"Soul Collective" by Bradley Leighton is a smooth jazz fusion album with groove and an upbeat flair. The arrangements are solid and very active. There is quite a lot going on in every song and yet it all comes together. The musiciansship throughout is outstanding. The sax and flute work in particular on this album really stand out, playing quite well off each other. The production on the CD gives an excellent classic smooth jazz sound. Highlights are "Cafe' Con Leche" with Latin elements in the percussion and a vibe that makes you feel like you are walking on clouds. "Ode to Billy Joe" has a funky bassline, mellow flute and nice accentual elements. "Undercover" is one of the strongest arrangements and features some fantastic guitar work. If you enjoy smooth jazz and listening to outstanding jazz musicians, you'll love this CD.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"A Blue Image" by What's Eating Gilbert Grape (Rock Artist from United Kingdom)

RadioIndy is pleased to present What's Eating Gilbert Grape with a GrIndie Award for their CD "A Blue Image"
 
"A Blue Image" by What's Eating Gilbert Grape is an aggressive alternative rock album with a touch of art rock. The songs feature beautiful melodies, interesting progressions and very good musicianship. The album has a cool vibe about it and the sound is a nice blend of classic alternative and bit of the new. The band is tight and the vocals are hauntingly mesmerizing (think Perry Ferrell). Highlights are "I'm Always," a high energy song with some wicked drumming, big guitar riffs and a cool bass line. "Ten Years" features some cool experimental guitar work, nice melodies and more tight drum work. "Twisted Magnolia" opens with a cool bass line and sitar like guitar, evolving into a beautifully layered and innovative tune. If you enjoy alternative rock or psychedelic flavor, you'll enjoy this CD.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Dega B'deg: If You Can Walk and Dance" by Mr.Darby Gerking (Kids Artist from Washington(WA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Mr. Darby Gerking with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Dega B'deg: If You Can Walk and Dance"
 
Get your hands ready for a clap-along. "Dega B'deg: If You Can Walk and Dance" by Mr.Darby Gerking is an album for kids and parents alike. No cheesy stuff here. This album is filled with foot tapping Swamp riffs and Country twang. You can revel in the superior musicianship, while your little one learns the ABC's and the days of the week. Mr. Darby has a soothing, fun and child friendly voice. The arrangements are fun and quirky and equally so are the lyrics. Highlights are "I Went for a Walk", with its sinister swagger, cute children's chorus and kooky lyrics. "Monkeys on the Bed" is a little boot knocker, with a cool little dream sequence. "Dega B'deg" features lots of fun percussion sounds and resonator guitar. If you enjoy fun, foot-tapping kids music that entertains adults as well, you'll enjoy this fine CD.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"I Heart History" by Al Start (Pop Artist from United Kingdom)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Al Start with a GrIndie Award for their CD "I Heart History"
 
"I Heart History" by Al Start is an outstanding acoustic guitar-based album with tantalizing melodies and sultry vocals. The album has a haunting undertone with mellow, crisp arrangements and beautifully layered vocals. The production quality is great and Al shines as a songwriter with interesting lyrics and a fine listen-ability to her songs. This is a totally-pro radio-ready CD with mass appeal. Highlights are "Lover's Lane," with a gorgeous, intimate vocal performance and airy guitar. "Freak Show" has an excellent Tracy Chapman-type groove in which Al's vocals sound great. "The Vinegar Valentine" is a heart strong story with more great guitar work and nice vocal harmony. "More of a Man" is the dirge of the album, with a punchy drum track and an overall moodiness. If you enjoy female singer-songwriters you'll love this CD.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"What's Your Point" by Dan Weintraub (Country Artist from Vermont(VT))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Dan Weintraub with a GrIndie Award for their CD "What's Your Point"
 
"What's Your Point" by Dan Weintraub is a humorous alternative folk album filled with dark humor, punk influences and a "Say what I want" mentality. Dan holds nothing back in his lyrics. The journey through his mind is filled with cynicism and parodies of life. There are lots of smiles hiding in the darkness though. Dan delivers these brooding tunes with an effectively loving and funny style. Dan's talents as a songwriting, acoustic guitarist, and songwriter come together to deliver these enjoyable tunes. Highlights include the opener "Ya Ya Ya." Don't be fooled by the happy-go-lucky sound, Dan has something different in mind. "Employee of the Week" has a driving rhythm and is a love story of sorts. "No One's That Happy" speaks the truth about those who are living in "fake world." If you want to take a humorous look at life, check out this CD by this talented artist.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

"Mediterranean Myths" by Yiorgos Magoulas (World Artist from Greece)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Yiorgos Magoulas with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Mediterranean Myths"
 
"Mediterranean Myths" by Yiorgos Magoulas is an emotional instrumental album that features innovative combinations of instruments. Somewhere in these eclectic arrangements a Mediterranean feel is present. The tracks all hold a certain power to them and are very cinematic. The tracks on this CD envoke emotion. The production quality is great, especially considering it is electronic/sample based. All in all, Mr. Magoulas' musical style is highly unique and refreshingly undefinable. Highlights include "Promise," which is very well arranged, has a great build and a wonderful medley of instruments. "Color Suite - Prelude" is a string arrangement that will pull right at your heart. "Phaedra" is an intense orchestral piece with nice percussive elements and more interesting instrument choices. If you like unique, emotion driven orchestral music, you'll like this CD.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

"The Legacy" by Danny Hooper (Country Artist from Australia)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Danny Hooper with a GrIndie Award for their CD "The Legacy"
 
"The Legacy" by Danny Hooper is a contemporary country album with soulful, emotional lyrics and an energetic, joyful tone. Danny's voice is that of a top-notch veteran, and he surrounds himself with high caliber musicians. The arrangements are well layered and the sound complements Danny's style very well. The songs are very catchy, with big sing-along choruses. Highlights are "Heartache," with a foot tappin' rhythm and some nice work on the banjo. The title track "The Legacy" features a passionate vocal performance, beautiful acoustic guitar and nice fiddle work. "Already Gone" gets the room pumping with a catchy guitar riff and a rolling rhythm section. If you like pop country, you'll like this outstanding CD.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
 

"Global Citizen" by Jamallad (World Artist from Hawaii(HI))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Jamallad with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Global Citizen"
 
"Global Citizen" by Jamallad is a very impressive peace driven Reggae album with Afro pop and World elements. The tone of the album is highly positive and is a celebration of life. The arrangements are very active, especially the bass lines, and there are some nice harmonies courtesy of the songbird-esque backup singers. Jamallad's voice has a great throaty quality to it and fronts the talented band very effectively. The songs all have an identity with a strong rock presence from time to time. Highlights are "In The Now," with a big island feel, grooving rhythms and an intent for a good time. The title track "Global Citizen" features the previously mentioned rock element, with a punchy beat and cool changes. "War No More" has some fun synth horns and a fantastic performance by the backup singers. If you like Bob or Ziggy Marley, you'll like this one.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"My Life" by Andrea Esquivel (Spiritual Artist from New Mexico(NM))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Andrea Esquivel with a GrIndie award for their CD "My Life"
 
"My Life" by Andrea Esquivel is a Christian country album full of enjoyable carefree and praiseful tracks. The classic quality both in Andrea's voice and in the overall sound make for a pleasant listening experience. Andrea sings of many things, including her love foe God, family life and personal reflections. The arrangements are just right for the concept, steady with subtle and effective accents. The vocals are passionate and intimate at the same time. Highlights are the lead off track "Travelin' Light," the most carefree of all the tunes. It makes you want to pack a bag and hit the road. The title track "My Life" features a strong vocal performance, soulful lyrics and nice melodies. "Isn't He Good" is full of wonderful harmonies, nice guitar riffs, and a catchy melody. "Magnify the Lord" has a nice piano progression and another fine vocal performance. If you like country, gospel and Christian music, you'll like this one.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"This is Gonna Hurt" by Gary 84 (Hard Rock Artist from Los Angeles, California(CA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Gary 84 with a GrIndie Award for their CD "This is Gonna Hurt"
 
"This is Gonna Hurt" by Gary 84 is an impressive Power Pop/Punk album packed full of angst and mischief. This 5 piece brings you a classic punk guitar sound, big fat driving rhythms and "Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll Lyrics." The album in general is very loud and wild. The boys are tight, giving you stellar changes in their arrangements and providing you with a formula for hard partying. The high energy raspy vocals, are perfect for this genre. Highlights are "Back From MArs" with a killer build in the intro, breaking into an intense chop-fest. "All Blood for Sex" is a pit starter with it's caveman beat and fist pumping choruses. "Love Mess" gets right up in your face and says "Say No to Love." If you enjoy high energy rock and roll with an attitidue, you'll love this CD.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“Harmon Nicks” by Sean Garvey (Jazz Artist from San Francisco, California(CA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Sean Garvey with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Harmon Nicks"
 
"Harmon Nicks" by Sean Garvey highlights Sean's amazingly innovative acoustic guitar style. Althought the acoustic guitar work on this CD is mesmerizing and complex, the songs are very enjoyable from a casual listeners perspective. The CD is filled with innovative acoustic guitar work and a nice variety of style. The CD makes us wonder why more of us don't use non-standard acoustic guitar tuning. The simple production nicely allows the intricate sounds of the acoustic guitar to shine through in the recording. "The Waltz of the Caterpillar" is a quick moving, upbeat composition to get the heart started. "Gravity" does what one would expect. It tends to center the fabric of the CD with strength and vitality. The strong finger work on "Salvia Envelope" displays Sean's impressive talent. This CD is a great selection for anyone who enjoys acoustic guitar music.
-Lea & The RadioIndy Team

“Maria Manna” by Maria Manna (Jazz Artist from British Columbia, Canada)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Maria Manna with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Maria Manna"
 
"Maria Manna" is a wonderful display of Maria's sensuous vocals on some great standards. This is a gentle and versatile presentation of old standards. Using variety of tempo and interpretation with the songs of a simpler age gives this CD a special quality. Maria's vocal talents shine through on the CD, and are nicely accompanied by exceptional back-up musicians. The piano and sax interlude on "Candy" add much to the mood of moonlight and flowers. The upbeat and syncopated jazz style of "Bye Bye Blackbird" nicely accentuates the talent of this remarkable vocalist and the accompanying musicians. From jazz, to the Latin rhythms and sensual love songs displayed on this CD, the musical variety makes the CD more interesting from a listener's perspective, and demonstrates the impressive flexibility and versatility of Maria's vocals. If you enjoy listening to beautiful renditions of old classics on a romantic evening, this is a perfect CD to add to your collection. -L. Plumier and the RadioIndy Reviewer Team
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“Looking Forward to Remembering the Future” by Stanley Sagov (Jazz Artist from Boston, Massachusetts(MA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Stanley Sagov with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Looking Forward to Remembering the Future"
 
"Looking Forward to Remembering the Future" by Stanley Sagov is a soothing and serene collection of jazz tunes that demonstrate an intricate exploration of versatility. This album is exceptionally unique, and thereby irresistible. These compositions stretch the boundaries of traditional jazz forms with their fluid, ever-changing natures and use of ambient sounds. This is especially notable in "Falling With Didgeridoo." Moreover, the variety and intricacy of the individual musicians on "Friday Night At The Cadillac Club" denotes the highly-skilled and innovative instrumentation that is not easy to duplicate. The piano work on "2 Chord, Toobad" is strong and forceful. This song also flaunts some great trumpet and sax solos and duos. "Hope For Peace Piece" slows things down a bit and exudes a heavenly piano intro. Furthermore, "Stanley's Kwela" adds a light Latin jazz flavor, giving a glimpse of the versatility of these accomplished musicians. Topped with unmatched production, this CD is a must-have for the jazz enthusiasts.
-Lea & The RadioIndy Team
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“Life of Love” by Rachel Wearsch (Country Artist from Ohio(OH))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Rachel Wearsch with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Life of Love"
 
"Life of Love" by Rachel Wearsch is best described as a delightfully refreshing country/folk album. The style is contemporary and the music is memorable. Listeners will surely remember these tunes and more importantly, be able to relate to the emotions expressed through these poetic lyrics. This CD is a strong reflection of the heavy emotional atmospheres of love and heartbreak that are trademarks of great country tunes. The sax solo on "Just Go On" gives a fine touch to a well-performed piece. The piano intro on "You Gave Me Your Love" and the sensuous presentation of its graceful lyrics simply touches the soul. The toe-tapping up-beat in "Count On Me Baby" will get your blood pumping and make you want to get up and dance. This is a very innovative and creative work of art. What's more, this collection is nicely polished with professional production. It is sure to be a worthwhile addition to you collection of country CD's.
-Lea & The RadioIndy Team
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"Work In Progress...." by Antagonics (Rock Artist from Spain)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Antagonics with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Work In Progress...."
 
"Work In Progress...." by Antagonics is a Spanish alternative rock album that combines a gritty punk sound with beautiful, catchy melodies. The sound of this band is unique in that it draws its power from both rebellion and sensitivity. Some songs are purely edgy and rebellious in nature, while others lean more toward the emo side of the rock spectrum. The arrangements are solid and air-tight, with interesting changes and creative progressions. The vocals are best described as 'just right' - well delivered and well paced. The opener, "Obre Els Ulls," stands out as an in-your-face dirge with a strong classic punk sound. The vocals are angry, and so are the guitars. "Rebel" takes a different approach with a driving rhythm, nice piano progression, and a heartfelt vocal performance. "Freedom" opens with drums and a creepy guitar swell, quickly turning into a real fist-pumper. If you like Pixies or Rage Against the Machine, you'll enjoy this CD.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"In God We Trust" by Set in Stone (Spiritual Artist from California(CA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Set in Stone with a GrIndie Award for their CD "In God We Trust"
 
"In God We Trust" by Set in Stone is a Christian rock album influenced greatly by blues and classic rock. Its musical fabric is made up of a compelling blend of hard rock/metal guitar riffs, fat rhythms, and soulful southern style vocal performances. The mood is, of course, very positive and delightfully energetic. The combination of Michael's throaty, passionate vocals and the band's big, tight sound sends listeners on an unforgettable musical experience unlike many others. Highlights include "I've Been Searching," which flaunts a powerful a capella intro, a slight funk rock vibe, some nice drum fills, and an identifiable chorus. "El Shaddai Elohim" slows things down a bit and features ambient keys and delicate guitar solos. "When He Comes Back Again" has a wicked guitar riff and big arena rock vocals. Fans of uplifting spiritual lyrics and groovy rock will absolutely love this collection.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

"Necessary Ingredients" by Jitu The Jugganot (Hip-Hop Artist from Illinois(IL))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Jitu The Jugganot with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Necessary Ingredients"
 
"Necessary Ingredients" by Jitu The Jugganot is a hip-hop album based around reality and street-smarts. The lyrics are original, well thought out, and exceptionally fluid. The beats are big, with old school synths and classic grooves. What makes this album stand out is the content and its message. It certainly speaks the unrefined truth and holds true to its concept, while displaying a refreshing degree of creativity. Plus, with 17 tracks, you certainly get a bang for your buck. Among our favorites is "Our Story," which flaunts an intense, rolling vocal performance and a banging beat. "Delivery" has a fat bass line and a quirky old-movie-detective vibe. "Chosen One" features female vocals and preaches the word of the man himself. Moreover, this CD is brought to a nice close with solid production. If you like Public Enemy, you'll like this one. (WARNING: EXPLICIT LYRICS)
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Sometime" by Matthew Hill (Rock Artist from United Kingdom)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Matthew Hill with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Sometime"
 
"Sometime" by Matthew Hill is a memorable alternative rock album with an urban undertone. There is a noticeable punk-pop influence in the sound. Moreover, the songs are very catchy, flaunt an appealing rebellious intensity, and are generally positive. Matthew's voice is very distinct and has a passionate tremble to it, which nicely compliments his soulful lyrics. Musically, this CD also stands out with arrangements that are quirky and air-tight. The opener, "Love on My Side," has a great hook, unique vocal delivery, and is just plain catchy. "Dear Me" starts off vengefully, with a hot guitar riff and punchy vocals. There are some nice vocal harmonies in the chorus as well. The title-track settles things down a bit with a few chords on the guitar, a simple beat, and a heart-felt vocal performance. If you like Adam Ant and The Beatles, you'll like this one.
-William

“Rise Up” by Dionne Blaize (Reggae Artist from New York City, New York(NY))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Dionne Blaize with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Rise Up"
 
"Rise Up" by Dionne Blaize is an energetic collection of hook-laden reggae tunes. Dionne's emotion-filled and vibrant vocal performances quickly and easily steal the limelight. Moreover, the compositions on this CD display superb instrumentation, especially the electric guitar riffs and drum arrangements. Kicking off this album with contagious energy is the danceable love song "I'm In Love With You Baby." The spiritually optimistic "Rise Up" stands out as particularly honest, expressive, and heart-felt. Moreover, Dionne includes a refreshingly creative reggae rendition of Alicia Key's "No One." All in all, this CD is rich in powerful vocals and groovy beats, and demonstrates great production. This CD will make an excellent addition to the collection of any reggae fan.
-Lea & The RadioIndy Team
 

"Light and Darkness" by Ivan Valentini (Jazz Artist from Italy)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Ivan Valentini with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Light and Darkness"
 
"Light and Darkness" by Ivan Valentini is a fresh contemporary jazz album that gives your body and mind a workout. The arrangements are unique, mixing traditional Jazz elements with "outside the box" type soloing. The vibe of the album is very mystical and a bit haunting. There is intense and nicely restrained power about it. The album is also packed full of great performances. The musicians are truly top notch. The clarity of the recording is excellent, allowing the instruments to clearly cut through in the recording. Highlights are "Sottane Emiliane" with harrowing strings, eerie Sax and obscure changes. "Linda's Mood" is gorgeously dark and cinematic, with an offbeat rhythm and beautiful strings. "Riflessi di Viloa" is upbeat and driving, with some great guitar, string and Sax work. If you like experimental jazz and listening to musicians who are masters of their instruments, you should pick up a copy of this CD.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Being Visited" by Lo Galluccio (Pop Artist from New York City, New York(NY))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Lo Galluccio with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Being Visited"
 
"Being Visited" by Lo Galluccio is an avante-garge pop album full of delightful oddity. Lo has a wonderful voice and her mixed styles of delivery – both spoken and sung – is delightfully unique. This CD's sound draws from many genres and regions, and stretches the boundaries of traditional pop. Lo's seductive vocals are certainly the centerpiece of these tunes. Also adding to the appeal of this album are some cool harmonies, overlaying of verses, and general weirdness. Moreover, the arrangements take their appropriate place behind Lo's captivating vocals, and successfully accentuate the mood of each song. Highlights include "Black Sun," which flaunts an intense vocal performance and some good tabla work. The cover of "You Go to My Head" is ambiently jazzy, with a powerful build and sultry vocals. "Being Visited" is a spoken-word piece with otherworldly lyrics, nice vocal layers and an array of haunting instruments. If you like Bjork and Patty Smith, you'll like this one.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“Sit Back And Smile” by Martin Nelson (Folk Artist from United Kingdom)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Martin Nelson with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Sit Back And Smile"
 
"Sit Back And Smile" by Martin Nelson is a uniquely impressive folk/acoustic album. Martin's passionate vocals and expressive lyrics make singing along a natural reaction. Moreover, the acoustic guitar work on this CD is nothing short of phenomenal. "A Little After 1'o'clock" demonstrates Martin's transcendental guitar work, bringing the listener to a place of inner peace and reflection. "Lost Emotions" is another unforgettable instrumental track, flaunting an acoustic arrangement that induces a very thick emotional atmosphere. Furthermore, the heart-melting ballad "Not Asking Much" shows off Martin's lyrical sincerity and skill. With production that is radio-ready, this album is destined to make its mark among fans of meaningful, heartfelt acoustic tunes.
-Lea & The RadioIndy Team
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“Changes” by Robert Payne (Jazz Artist from South Africa)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Robert Payne with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Changes"
 
"Changes" by Robert Payne is a jazz CD that demonstrate's Robert's exceptional talent and versatility. Taking center stage on this CD is Rober's virtuoso jazz piano skills. Robert nicely changes his style on different tracks throughout the CD. Regardless of the style, his piano work makes for great listening. The production and recording quality are excellent, allowing the outstanding individual instrumental work to cut through the recording clearly. This is truly a rare experience. Each instrument is nicely highlighted in the recording, for instance the flute in "Satisfy your Soul." The Sax solo in "Diminished Dreams" pulls and draws energy from the surrounding drums and keyboard. The piano work displayed in "Realization" is exquisite and followed in that selection by an impressive sax solo. If you enjoy listening to master musicians showcase their talents into finely crafted tracks, you'll enjoy this excellent jazz CD.
-Lea & The RadioIndy Team
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“Come On Home” by Robin Dean Salmon (Country Artist from Georgia(GA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Robin Dean Salmon with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Come On Home"
 
"Come On Home" by Robin Dean Salmon is a refreshing Americana reminder of what a potent, poetic look at the world can do for the soul. With catchy lyrics and toe tapping grooves, this CD pulls the heart as well as the body to the soul. The songwriting is extremely strong, with very memorable and well-resolved choruses throughout, to nicely complement the relevant and meaningful lyrics. Robin Dean's vocals clearly and articulately convey the poetic lyrics, with strength, feeling, and pitch-perfection. The music behind Robin Dean's voice is very professional and tight, with a definite country influence. "You Are The One" relates a story of love and faith that strikes a chord with each word. The strong religious heartfelt lyrics of "Chimayo" display Robin Dean's ability to give life and words to faith, pain and loss. "Just a Matter of Time" features some very lush harmonies to add to the strength of the chorus. This emotional collection of tracks will have you dancing, laughing, and crying, and is a great addition to your collection if you are a fan of Americana, country, or country/rock.
-Lea & The RadioIndy Team
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"Nothing But Love" by Sal Belloise (Pop Artist from Florida(FL))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Sal Belloise with a GrIndie Award for their CD "Nothing But Love"
 
"Nothing But Love" by Sal Belloise is a blues driven acoustic rock album with a great live/raw quality to it. Sal's vocal performances are the big factor in achieving this sound as they are very clear and nicely produced. The instruments all have a great "Room" sound and the arrangements and lyrics are creative. Throw all of these factors together and you get an album that sounds like it was recorded in a coffee shop....but in a good way. The acoustic guitar work on the CD is impressive. Highlights include the title track "Nothing But Love," which has a catchy chorus, a standout bass line and some nice harmony in the vocals. "Wonderful Day" has some intricacy to it with tricky rhythms and changes, yet it is very listenable. Great blues riff too. "Wave of Life" has another awesome blues riff and more good vocal harmony. If you enjoy adult rock acoustic artists, give Sal a try.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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