"Feature Presentation" by It's Only Us (Rap Artist from New York City, New York(NY))

RadioIndy is pleased to present It's Only Us with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Feature Presentation"

"Feature Presentation" is an excellent and original New York hip-hop album from brothers Kweku "Gift" and Nana "King Black" Saunderson, who perform under the modest alias It's Only Us. The Saunderson brothers both have strong musical backgrounds, and they lend this knowledge to the musical variety on this album, skillfully fusing a hip-hop foundation with r&b, jazz, techno, reggae, and pop. Both members of It's Only Us deliver great, original, and well-timed hip-hop flows with intelligent and humorous socially-conscious lyrics. The songs feature hot head-bobbing beats, catchy hooks, and great musical diversity throughout. "Feature Presentation" was produced by Amen-Ra Records, and it sounds professional and ready to hit the shelves of record stores everywhere. "Shorty (feat. Saundra Jordan)" has a catchy hook, a great beat, a jazzy trumpet line in the background throughout, and nice lyrical delivery. "Livin' in a Circus" shows It's Only Us' sense of humor with circus music in the background, witty metaphorical lyrics, and a great fun delivery. "Feature Presentation" may very well be the breakthrough album that brings It's Only Us into the mainstream, as their excellent hip-hop flows and original, musically diverse arrangements certainly put them in the category of "Dope". Fans of great New York hip-hop, don't let the name confuse you – It's Only Us is entirely worthy of your time.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Acoustic Lullabies to Soothe the Soul" by Lullaby Babies (Kids Artist from United Kingdom)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Lullaby Babies with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Acoustic Lullabies to Soothe the Soul"

"Acoustic Lullabies to Soothe the Soul" is an exceptional acoustic, sleep-inducing soundtrack from UK company Lullaby Babies. The owner of Lullaby Babies and mastermind of the album, Richard Jenkinson, is responsible for all of the sounds on this album, and the product is extraordinary. Jenkinson took what he considered to be the world's finest lullabies and formulated them into modern acoustic songs with wind chimes, piano, and acoustic guitar that maintain their classic lullaby quality. The result is ten lullaby gems great for putting children to sleep and highly enjoyable for parents and children alike. Jenkinson's vocal performance is also excellent, warm, gentle, and lulling in and of itself. "Acoustic Lullabies to Soothe the Soul" is well-produced, and the acoustic instrumentation and vocal performances sound beautiful and pure. The album features American lullaby classics like "Rock-a-bye Baby," "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," and "Hush Little Baby (Mockingbird)." In addition, it also features acoustically reoriented classical tracks like "Ava Maria" and "Pachelbel's Canon in D," ancient world lullabies, and non-traditional-lullabies-turned-lullabies. "Scarborough Fair" is one of the latter case, as Jenkinson creates a beautiful and soothing rendition of the Simon & Garfunkel classic with great vocals and limited acoustic guitar instrumentation. "The Castle of Dromore (October Winds)" is a great modernization of the ancient Irish folk lullaby that features a great vocal performance. Overall, "Acoustic Lullabies to Soothe the Soul" is rather aptly titled, musically and vocally excellent, and great for the whole family. Parents having trouble getting their kids to bed at night are going to want to pick this one up.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Pictures Of You" by The Romeo Flynns (Rock Artist from Michigan(MI))

RadioIndy is pleased to present The Romeo Flynns with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Pictures Of You"

"Pictures Of You" is a brit rock influenced Detroit rock album brought to you by authentic Motor City rockers The Romeo Flynns. The combination of these styles is nothing less than electric. The sound is, of course, heavily guitar driven, with thick beats, big choruses and an arena mentality. This album is a definite party package, with 13 solid speaker pumping tracks - frills and overproduction not included. There is also a subtle element of 50's rebel rock present, which supports an already angst-filled sound. The album is well produced, sounds great, and really lends itself to the "loudness" of the sound. The title track "Pictures Of You" gets the album going with a bang and really defines the Brit/Detroit rock fusion. "Gonna Feel Alright" features that 50's element and will absolutely rock your world with a huge chorus and additional support from horns, keys and organ. "Just Fade Away" is another highlight, with a quirky 80's guitar riff and a strong melodic chorus that will most certainly drive the ladies wild. If you like Detroit Rock, Brit Rock and the huge sound that comes with it, give "Pictures Of You" a spin. You won't be disappointed.-William & the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Lost Away" by Matt Morgan (Easy Listening Artist from Pennsylvania(PA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Matt Morgan with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Lost Away"

"Lost Away" is the acoustic-driven soft rock debut from talented singer/songwriter Matt Morgan. This album offers eleven heartfelt songs nicely formulated around Morgan's skillful acoustic compositions in the pop, folk, Americana, and blues genres. His vocal performance is similar to that of James Taylor, and Morgan is able to convey a good deal of emotion solely with his voice in a manner that leaves you hanging on every word. This vocal performance is perfect for the acoustic arrangements and the emotions stirred up in his lyrics of life and love. "Lost Away" is well-recorded, as Morgan and Rock Hollow Records hand-selected Morgan's finest tracks for this album, and it sounds great. "Perfect Day" is a great melodic track with a nice acoustic progression and great lyrics about success being nothing without the one you love by your side. "Trashed White Blues" closes out the album with a more upbeat bluesy track featuring twanging guitars and a great acoustic beat. Overall, "Lost Away" is an impressive debut from a talented singer/songwriter capable of conveying his emotions both vocally and musically. Fans of soft rock and great acoustic arrangements, give Matt Morgan a listen. -Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Unknown Man" by Roger and the Rockets (Country Artist from Sweden)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Roger and the Rockets with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Unknown Man"

"Unknown Man" is a great upbeat, eighteen track alt-country album from Swedish outfit Roger and the Rockets. Led by phenomenal singer/songwriter Roger Häggström, Roger and the Rockets have created a solid album that draws from the roots Americana, Irish folk, blues, and bluegrass genres. The arrangements are driven by toe-tapping drum beats, nice bass lines, soaring guitars, and great musical additions including violin, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, hand claps, and group vocals. Roger's delivery is with a unique country vocal, refreshing and a great match for the arrangements. The songs are fun and upbeat featuring imaginative and meaningful lyrics about trying to understand women, hope, lonesomeness, and politics. "Unknown Man" is well-produced and sounds nothing but clean and professional. "Out of This Place" has a nice arrangement with a great drum beat and exceptional mandolin and acoustic guitar work and a great group vocal on the catchy chorus. "I Got Hope" is a political track about "hope for a better world" with a great arrangement, thought-provoking lyrics, and more great group vocals. "What a Ride" is a bluesy track featuring harmonica, a classic blues arrangement, and more great lyrics. With "Unknown Man," singer/songwriter Roger Häggström and his backing band, the Rockets, have composed an excellent and original album sure to be met with worldwide acclaim. Fans of upbeat country-lenient alt-country should definitely give Roger and the Rockets a listen. -Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Karma Knows..." by Boz (Rock Artist from Florida(FL))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Boz with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Karma Knows..."

"Karma Knows..." is the adult contemporary solo debut from singer/songwriter Boz. Known throughout the music world as the frontman of progressive rock band Us, formerly known as The Chosen Few, Boz takes a different direction and delivers a positive, spiritual, and mature album. The arrangements and vocals are in the same vein as the career artists before him, including Peter Gabriel, Sting and Don Henley. The lyrics take on a variety of aspects of human life such as self-realization, lost love, and one's relationship with God. "Karma Knows..." is well-produced, sounds professional and is ready for radio play. "Reservation" has a unique arrangement with a great beat, nice vocals, and thoughtful lyrics. "Thank You (In So Many Ways)" is a piano-led song with soaring violins, a great vocal performance from Boz, and inspiring spiritual lyrics. Overall, "Karma Knows..." is an impressive solo debut from an experienced musician who has his sights set on taking his craft in an interesting new direction. Fans of Boz's career work and fans of modern adult contemporary are going to want to pick this one up.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Bittersweet Byway" by Manilla Green (Pop Artist from Australia)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Manilla Green with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Bittersweet Byway"

"Bittersweet Byway" is the excellent debut EP from Australia's Manilla Green that spans a variety of rock-based genres. In a mere six songs, Manilla Green moves the listener from folk to alt-country to indie pop, and old school punk to rock & roll, laying down memorable tracks in each genre. Incorporating sound effects, children's voices, whistles, hand claps, harmonica, and piano into the arrangements, Manilla Green provide melodic, incredibly catchy toe-tapping songs you'll find yourself singing along to. At his most natural, the lead singer's poppy vocals sound like an alt-country version of Phantom Planet, but for the rock & roll and old school punk tracks he seems to channel the likes of Billy Bragg and Johnny Rotten. "Bittersweet Byway" was produced by acclaimed producer Jonathan Burnside, and it sounds excellent and ready for airplay, both in Australia and the rest of the world. "Lady Of The Scene" has a slower arrangement with piano, shakers, drums, guitar, featuring great heartfelt lyrics and a catchy chorus. "Giving It Away" has an excellent toe-tapping arrangement with both acoustic and electric guitar, a nice bass line, a great drum beat, and more great lyrics. "Bittersweet Byway" is a superb introduction to a talented, up-and-coming band with tons of potential. Fans of a variety of rock genres and great indie rock, check out Manilla Green.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Footprints in New York" by Kaoru Azuma (Jazz Artist from Japan)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Kaoru Azuma with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Footprints in New York"

"Footprints in New York" by Kaoru Azuma is a fantastic modern jazz album brought to life by a talented jazz vocalist. Kaoru, though born in Osaka, Japan, has honed her craft as an American singer and will leave you feeling musically satisfied and pleasantly soothed. She has certainly made her way around the New York jazz scene and her experience and poise shines through on her smooth, graceful vocal performances. The musicians behind her are certainly no slouches either. The performances are solid and the arrangements are creative, lively, well-layered, and compliment the vocals well. The album is well-produced, reflecting a perfect balance of instrumentation and vocals, and illuminates a sound that is very crisp and smooth. "High Wire" opens things up with a haunting vocal intro and evolves into an upbeat performance, both in the arrangement and in the vocal performance. "Footprints" invokes images of a smoky, low-lit room and features a great tandem between Kaoru's voice and the trombone. This track is fantastically heavy on the mood. "Turn Out The Stars" wraps things up with nice piano progressions that gives the hint of closure and an intimate vocal performance from Kaoru. This album will leave any lover of crafty and soul-filled modern jazz wanting more.-William
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"I've Got Joy" by Errol and Kaye Leslie (Reggae Artist from Florida(FL))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Errol and Kaye Leslie with a GrIndie Award for the CD "I've Got Joy"

Jamaica natives Errol and Kaye Leslie are at it again with their outstanding gospel reggae anthems on "I've Got Joy." Combining the southern gospel tradition with upbeat Caribbean rhythms and island beats, Errol and Kaye sing about the importance of Jesus in the world today in a very unique and uplifting way. The energizing arrangements and excellent vocal dynamics, with Errol's booming bass and Kaye's more gospel-oriented alto, take the serious lyrics and somehow turn them into songs that you want to put on a Hawaiian shirt and dance to. Go ahead and try lifting your hand to the sky and sadly wavering back and forth; it's impossible. "I've Got Joy" is well-recorded and the arrangements and vocals alike sound clean and professional. The title track, "I've Got Joy," is a song about the grace and love of Jesus and the joy that it brings and features Errol and Kaye's great vocal dynamics, rhyming lyrics, and a rhythmic horn, drum, and guitar arrangement. "Holy, Holy, Holy" appears to combine a more Caribbean version of Ace of Base's "I Saw the Sign" with the traditional hymn with a vocal performance led by Errol's booming voice. "I've Got Joy" is an excellent and unique album that makes worship fun and even danceable. Fans of gospel reggae or those searching for good music with a Christian message should definitely check out Errol and Kaye Leslie. -Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Solo Parts" by Chris Holiman (Folk Artist from Arizona(AZ))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Chris Holiman with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Solo Parts"

"Solo Parts" is an acoustic-driven folk rock album from talented singer/songwriter Chris Holiman. This album is filled with moody songs that reflect the time and place in which he wrote the songs – during a dreary European winter just after his father's death. Through great lyrical imagery and a sorrowful delivery reminiscent of Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Holiman invokes his sadness with each note. Though the arrangements on "Solo Parts" mostly rely on Holiman's acoustic guitar performance, the album also features nice electric solos from Holiman, solid work from Tom Larkins on drums, and great cello and stand-up bass work from Calexico's Joey Burns . Together they have crafted twelve great folk rock tracks that do Holiman's lyrics justice. This album is well-produced and sounds professional and clean. "My Father's Son" is an acoustic tribute song that tells the sad tale of Holiman's strained relationship with his father, concluding, "Sometimes I try to hide it/But I can't deny/I'm my father's son." "Leaving Europe Today" is another sad acoustic track that features Joey Burns' haunting cello progressions in the background. Overall, "Solo Parts" is an impressive solo debut from a well-rounded musician. Fans of moody folk rock and great singer/songwriters, check out Chris Holiman.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Call It Blue" by lyricroad (Rock Artist from Nevada(NV))

RadioIndy is pleased to present lyricroad with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Call It Blue"

"Call It Blue" is a great '80s influenced pop rock album from Las Vegas' Lyric Road. Lyric Road draws their influence from a variety of groups, ranging from '60s Beatles to '70s classic rock, and '80s new wave to the post modern rock of today. Led by exceptional guitar and keyboard work, "Call It Blue" is filled with great arrangements that are at once classic, fresh, retro and "here and now." The lead vocalist is reminiscent of Elvis Costello and Ric Ocasek, which is great for their fused sound. The lyrics are great as well, offering a broad range of emotions and uplifting songs about self-awareness and feeling alive. "Call It Blue" is well-produced and sounds excellent and professional. "Woman" is a fun and moving song with a great keyboard progression, a strong vocal performance and nice backing vocals; look for a more raw and moving version at the end of the album with "Woman Take 2." "Wake Me Up" features sound effects and retro keyboard styling over a nice guitar progression and great lyrical imagery. "Call It Blue" is a great album that uniquely blends together Lyric Road's influences from five decades of music into stylish, fresh, and memorable songs. Fans of pop rock and retro keyboards, check out Lyric Road.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Waiting To Fall" by Low Rent (Country Artist from Australia)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Low Rent with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Waiting To Fall"

"Waiting To Fall" is an excellent debut EP that uniquely blends alt-country with folk from Melbourne, Australia's Low Rent. Low Rent is headed by singer/songwriter and guitarist Dan Swan, but the full sound is fully captured only with the assistance of some of Melbourne's finest musicians. By throwing piano, organ, harmonica, mandolin, steel guitar, bass, and drums into the mix, Low Rent have created five alt-country/folk gems that you will not soon tire of. Swan's vocal performance blends a great country twang with his natural Aussie accent, resulting in a high-pitched delivery great for the genres he captures with the arrangements. "Waiting To Fall" is filled with interesting sound effects, build ups and stellar, heartfelt songwriting. It is well-recorded and, not unlike the musicians themselves, sounds absolutely professional. "Sundays Rain" introduces the EP with a slow build featuring great acoustic and piano work, then moves into a great full alt-country arrangement. "My Only" closes the EP out with nice acoustic guitar work, a great vocal performance from Swan and the female backing vocalist, and more great emotive lyrics. "Waiting To Fall" is overall an excellent EP that leaves the listener in eager anticipation for what Low Rent's debut full-length will have to offer. Fans of alt-country and folk, check out Dan Swan and Low Rent.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"On The Wings Of A Dragonfly" by The Lily Pond Orchestra (Classical Artist from Massachussetts(MA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present The Lily Pond Orchestra with a GrIndie Award for the CD "On The Wings Of A Dragonfly"

"On The Wings Of A Dragonfly" is an upbeat ambient new age concept album from The Lily Pond Orchestra. Douglas JP Lee is the orchestrator of The Lily Pond Orchestra, composing and creating all of the instrumental sounds you hear on the album. Lee has a way with formulating a broad concept for an entire album and sticking with it throughout. "On The Wings Of A Dragonfly" is no different as Lee embraces the outdoors and nature with an ode to the emergence of springtime in New England. The result is an upbeat, peaceful, and meditative sound that fully embraces and captures the essence of nature. The album is well-produced and sounds excellent. "Mossy Green and Turquoise" has some great keyboard work that creates a soundtrack to the sprouting of life and if you close your eyes you'll visualize these colors. "Mourning Cloak" is about the subject of inspiration for the entire album, the flapping of a butterfly's wings as it floats slowly away. "On The Wings Of A Dragonfly" is aptly titled, as it makes the listener feel as though they are floating through the springtime. Fans of ambient new age, be sure to pick this one up.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Expressive Moods" by IFARI (Reggae Artist from Florida(FL))

RadioIndy is pleased to present IFARI with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Expressive Moods"

"Expressive Moods" is a roots reggae rock album from Guyana native IFARI that features nine uplifting and spiritual tracks. IFARI is Robert Carroll, who brings great reggae vocals and creative experimental arrangements to the table while singing songs of faith and self-realization. "Expressive Moods" features great beats, some excellent bass guitar work, guitar, keyboard, and a variety of other instruments IFARI experiments with, including whistling. The recordings sound great and clean, realizing the full sound IFARI dreamt up with each track. "Hail I" is a slower song featuring keyboard and a great beat, as Carroll sings about freedom and praising Jah. "Conquering Lion" has a great arrangement with horns, a driving beat, keyboards, and a nice bass lick. Not only that, it possesses great lyrical imagery, and has a catchy chorus. Overall, "Expressive Moods" is an impressive album highlighted by the spirituality in the arrangements, lyrics, and vocals. Fans of faith-based roots reggae rock should give IFARI a listen.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Vida Alerta" by Inopartners (Pop Artist from Serbia)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Inopartners with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Vida Alerta"

"Vida Alerta" is a great eclectic album featuring music derived from a variety of world genres created by the collaborative effort of six Serbian musicians collectively known as Inopartners. Inopartners draw from reggae, Latin, funk, soul, electro, jazz, pop, rock. The group also sings in five different languages – English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Serbian, creating one of the most musically diverse albums of all time. The common bond of all these tracks are the great rhythms that drive them. The arrangements also feature interesting sound effects, great percussive beats, nice guitar work, and driving bass lines. The vocals deliver, as all six members of Inopartners lend their vocals to the album, singing about love and aspects of society. "Vida Alerta" is well-produced, so that all of the diverse sounds are brought fully to life. "So Nice" opens with wave sound effects, moves into a funky soul track with English lyrics and a great arrangement, then later moves to a quickly-delivered Spanish reggae sound. "Aqua de Coco" begins with more water sound effects, features Latin guitar, a great vocal delivery and instrumentation that makes the track catchy regardless of your native tongue. Inopartners should be praised for their successful cultural meshing that uniquely brings a variety of world genres together on one twelve-track album. Fans of eclectic world music, alerta su vida to this one.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"You're Really Bugging Me Now" by Clint Morgan (Country Artist from Texas(TX))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Clint Morgan with a GrIndie Award for the CD "You're Really Bugging Me Now"

"You're Really Bugging Me Now" is an excellent piano blues/country gospel album from Clint Morgan, a talented musician with a great sense of humor. The entire album breathes Morgan's personality by combining secular and non-secular songs, Morgan's takes on gospel classics, and intelligently humorous songs about women and Wal-Mart. The arrangements center around Morgan's intricate piano work true to the blues, early rock & roll, and boogie woogie genres, though they also feature nice beats and some great blues guitar work. Morgan's vocals on the country gospel tracks are reminsicent to the crooning bass vocals of Johnny Cash, while the blues tracks sound like a fusion between Cash and Stevie Ray Vaughn. "You're Really Bugging Me Now" is well-produced, and it sounds polished and ready for extended play. "The Wonder of You" is a blues rock track with a great arrangement featuring organ, piano, guitar solos and some great, humorous lyrics about married life. "Garbage Man" immediately follows the standard gospel track "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" and features hilarious lyrics about Morgan's wife running around with the garbage man and the milk man and has an excellent piano solo. "You're Really Bugging Me Now" is a great album from an extremely interesting personality and should be picked up by any piano blues fan.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Gone Astray" by Which Ways Quicker (Rock Artist from California(CA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Which Ways Quicker with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Gone Astray"

"Gone Astray" by California duo Which Ways Quicker is the the band's debut acoustic rock EP that features elements of alternative pop, reggae, and country . The only instruments on this album are guitar – acoustic for the majority, but electric for the reggae tracks – and drums. The resulting arrangements emit a simple, full sound. Lyrically, the entire EP centers around the theme of finding one's self, and Which Ways Quicker offers heartfelt and positive lyrics about having a sense of belonging and finding one's way back home. These songs are fueled by an upbeat sound and extremely catchy choruses. The vocals are unique, though in a poppy rock vein similar to Jack Johnson and Jason Mraz. "Gone Astray" is well-recorded, polished, and ready for college radio play. "Lost" opens the EP out with a song about forgetting where home is and slowly finding your way back, and features a nice acoustic arrangement and a catchy chorus. "New Diddy" is a reggae rock track with nice guitar work and fun lyrics about life in a small town. Overall, "Gone Astray" is a great debut from Which Ways Quicker that leaves the listener thirsting for more. Fans of acoustic and reggae rock, pick up this EP.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Hey Revolution Now!" by Home Groan (Rock Artist from Norway)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Home Groan with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Hey Revolution Now!"

"Hey Revolution Now!" is an excellent alt-country/folk rock album from Norwegian outfit Home Groan. This is the tenth release from singer/songwriter Martin Hagfors' band, and the toe-tapping Americana and folk arrangements and eclectic lyrics highlight Home Groan's musical maturity. Though occasionally coupled with an excellent female vocalist, Hagfors is the lead vocalist and, true to the fusion of genres, sounds like a mixture of Tom Petty, The Weakerthans, and Wilco. The song titles infer a certain witty humor in the lyrics and do not disappoint. Showing his musical maturity, Hagfors is capable of juxtaposing the humorous with the serious, from biting heads off of microphones to falling off a cliff at Big Sur. "Hey Revolution Now!" is well-recorded with an overall sound great for the genres. "Jfk Loved Volvos Too" is a well-composed acoustic song about Hagfors' 1961 Volvo with a humorous chorus and great male/female duo vocals. "Bring You Back With a Song" is a sadder love song and a ballad of sorts with great hopeful lyrics. The title track, "Hey Revolution Now!" follows this up with a fun political track with the group chorus, "Hey revolution now/ Make peace with the holy cow." With "Hey Revolution Now!" Home Groan has crafted an excellent, musically mature album with intelligent, memorable lyrics and wonderful backing arrangements. Fans of alt-country and folk rock, pick up this album now!-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Calm Breeze" by The Derrick Finch Trio (Jazz Artist from Los Angeles, California(CA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present The Derrick Finch Trio with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Calm Breeze"

"Calm Breeze" is a great, live traditional jazz album from The Derrick Finch Trio. Finch is a student of jazz piano influenced by the likes of Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson and reflects this with great classical and traditional and avant-garde jazz arrangements reminiscent of his predecessors. His accompaniment, sometimes going beyond the implied trio, includes great stand-up bass lines, occasional saxophone solos, and classic jazz drumming. Together, The Derrick Finch Trio creates solid arrangements with great melodies that'll have your toes tapping and fingers snapping, guaranteed. "Calm Breeze" is a live recording, as well-done jazz is intended to be heard live. This recording is no exception. The title track, "Calm Breeze," has a great arrangement featuring Finch's versatile piano skills that show his complete mastery of the instrument, a sad saxophone, and a nice bass line. "Good Bye Pork Pie Hat" closes the album out nicely with a solo from Finch that features an excellent progression and a great build. "Calm Breeze" is proof that Derrick Finch's studies have paid off and he and his trio deliver a great jazz concert. Fans of acoustic, avant-garde, and traditional jazz, give The Derrick Finch Trio a listen.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Remnants of Isadore" by Remnants of Isadore (Country Artist from Ohio(OH))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Remnants of Isadore with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Remnants of Isadore"

"Remnants of Isadore" is the excellent self-titled, alt-country debut from singer/songwriter Ernie Arroyo and Remnants of Isadore. Think early Wilco meets Nickelcreek. Arroyo is the brainchild of Remnants of Isadore, but this album could not have been made had it not been for the plethora of talented Cleveland-area musicians Arroyo recruited to give the album its full sound. Together, they channel a number of genres – alt-country, Americana, rock, jam, blues, and Latin, while incorporating the fiddle, organ, mandolin, horns, steel guitar, Latin guitar, great bass lines, and excellent finger picking guitar to create eleven solid arrangements. True to the Wilco/Nickelback fusion, Arroyo's vocals are quite similar to Wilco's Jeff Tweedy – raspy, raw, and great for the genre. The arrangements are mostly upbeat while the lyrics range from sad topics like waiting on porches and drinking thoughts away in corner bars, to optimistic outlooks on love and everyday life. This self-titled album is well-produced and gives the record a full, professional sound. "Georgia Man" has a great arrangement, beginning with an attention-grabbing drum introduction, followed by the incorporation of the Hammond organ, a melodic sound, and sweet lyrics. "Roses in Conflict" is a song about seeing a lost love and has another great arrangement featuring Latin guitar, a driving bass line, and a horn section. Through the striking lyrics and Tweedy-esque vocals of Eddie Arroyo, and the contributions of Cleveland's finest musicians, Remnants of Isadore have created an excellent album you will not soon tire of. Fans of alt-country and great musical collaboration should most certainly pick up "Remnants of Isadore."-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Raising the Roof!" by Tom Principato (Rock Artist from Virginia(VA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Tom Principato with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Raising the Roof!"

"Raising the Roof!" is an excellent, guitar-driven blues rock album with elements of funk, r&b, and New Orleans blues/jazz stylings from Tom Principato Band. Principato has been playing guitar for over forty years, and he shows his mastery of the instrument with unbelievable guitar work on every track. A few of the songs are instrumental, allowing Principato and his guitar to take center stage in bluesy jams accompanied by Hammond organ, great bass lines, drums, and occasional horns. Principato's vocals are reminiscent of the blues rock gods before him, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughn, and his overall musicianship is just as incredible. His songwriting skills are also admirable, as he can write fun lyrics about creole queens and other New Orleans themes, or blues-oriented songs about lost love and lies. "Raising the Roof!" is well-recorded and has a clean and professional sound. "Lock and Key" introduces the album nicely with a New Orleans style track with great guitar work and horns. "Bo Bo's Groove" is a fun jam track with a great funk bass line, excellent guitar solos, and an overall grooving arrangement. Tom Principato and his backing band have delivered with astonishing guitar work, great blues jams, and a nice meshing of lyrics. Fans of blues rock, whether you've been listening to Principato for forty years or you just heard of him today, "Raising the Roof!" will not disappoint.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"That'll Be The Day" by Rockadoodledoo (Oldies Rock Artist from United Kingdom)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Rockadoodledoo with a GrIndie Award for the CD "That'll Be The Day"

"That'll Be The Day" is a twenty-seven song party mix of '50s and '60s rock & roll classics as interpreted by Rock A Doodle Doo. Rock A Doodle Doo is Terry Webster, a premier pop impressionist from Britain, and though they are sung forty to fifty years later, each song maintains the timeless quality with which it was originally sung and highlight Webster's excellent vocal imitation skills. Webster digs deep into the '50s and '60s rock & roll archive and pays tribute to anthems popularized by the likes of Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, Del Shannon, and The Ronnettes. The recording quality of "That'll Be The Day" is also quite good. It sounds clean while maintaining the timeless quality. This party mix features classic rock & roll staples, including "Stand By Me," "Wonderful World," "It's My Party," and "Teenager In Love". Along with classics that have been dazzling our ears for years, the collection also features many tracks that may be a first introduction to audiences born in the last thirty years. "Halfway to Paradise" is a great imitation of a Bill Fury classic that maintains its original dreamy quality and great vocals. "Walk Right Back" is a great song popularized by The Everly Brothers that features great guitar work and catchy lyrics. "That'll Be The Day" is a great tribute to a great era in music that brings twenty-seven classics together to both pay respect to and provide a new twist on a classic tracks. Fans of '50s and '60s rock & roll, be sure to pick this one up.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"RSG-1" by Random Song Generator (Rock Artist from Boston, Massachusetts(MA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Random Song Generator with a GrIndie Award for the CD "RSG-1"

"RSG-1" is the eclectic and truly original do-it-yourself debut from Random Song Generator. Random Song Generator is Neil Santos, a multi-instrumentalist that has his head around a variety of musical styles and proves it by playing all of the instruments on the album himself. The arrangements are solid and bass heavy, ranging in genre from hip-hop to pop to funk to techno to metal to folk to stoner rock. By sampling all of these genres, Santos goes against the grain and embraces every genre he finds aurally pleasing instead of limiting himself musically. The result is a mixtape of musical diversity, a Random Song Generator, which is entirely enjoyable and musically impressive. His vocals change with the genre, such as quicker deliveries similar to Beck during the "Mellow Gold" and "Odelay" days, rock ballads similar to Ryan Adams, and the distorted rock somewhere between Blur and Foo Fighters. "RSG-1" is well-produced; raw when it sounds better raw, clean when it sounds better clean, and bringing fully to life this incredibly imaginative album. "Just In Love" has a heavy rock sound with a catchy guitar line and backing bass, hip-hop deliveries on the verses and rock vocals on the chorus. "Addicted to Funk" is an impressive funk track with its splashy bass line, good use of synthesizers, and a group vocal on the chorus: "We're addicted to funk/ And we're looking to party, yeah!" With "RSG-1," Neil Santos has really put something interesting together by audibly displaying his knowledge of a variety of genres and laying down the foundation for many "RSG" releases to come. Eclectic music fans in need of a new mixtape should definitely look into Random Song Generator.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Every Day's a Holiday" by Loren Davidson (Soft Rock Artist from San Francisco, California(CA)0

RadioIndy is pleased to present Loren Davidson with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Every Day's a Holiday"

"Every Day's a Holiday" is an entertaining trop rock album from beach-dweller and singer/songwriter Loren Davidson. The album is filled with upbeat, fun lyrics and a great island feel by way of steel drums, shakers, and horns. Davidson's third release is true to the trop rock precedent set by Jimmy Buffett. The songs on this album center around overcoming life's obstacles and learning to relax instead of feeling overwhelmed. Davidson's lyrics are positive, clever, and they involve a good deal of beach imagery, island metaphors, and the enjoyment of an alcoholic beverage. "Every Day's a Holiday" is well-produced and the album sounds very clean and professionally done. "Going Coastal" is a play on the phrase "going postal", and through quirky lyrics, offers an alternative to it – namely, getting "cured by a week by the sea." "I Need a Weekend (to Recover From My Weekend)" is another humorous track about hangovers, having the case of the Mondays, and the instinct to throw your boss out the window. Overall, Loren Davidson has crafted an immensely entertaining album about how a day on the beach can alleviate the tensions and challenges of every day life. Fans of trop rock, throw on a Hawaiian shirt and give this album a listen.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Azumuth" by Azumuth (Hard Rock Artist from Victoria, Australia)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Azumuth with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Azumuth"

"Azumuth" is the self-titled full-length debut from Australian hard rock/alt-metal band Azumuth. Azumuth is the brainchild of singer/songwriter Aidan Dickens, whose soaring vocals and vocal diversity fuel the entire album and well-complement the heavy backing arrangements. The great guitar and drum work and varying methods of creating ambience combined with Dickens' diverse and all-out vocals sounds like a combination of Thursday, Thrice, System of a Down, and Faith No More. Dickens' lyrics are intelligent and meaningful, the songs melodic, and the choruses extremely catchy and memorable, since Dickens never fails to let it all out on the choruses. "Azumuth" is well-produced, sounds polished, and is ready for alternative radio play. "Ends of the Earth" is a mood-setting track with a nice arrangement, great lyrics, and group vocals with an overall sound similar to Thursday. "Disarray" is a great System of a Down-esque track with heavy drums, heavier distortion, and quick lyrical delivery from Dickens. "Azumuth" is a great full-length debut from Aidan Dickens and Azumuth and is as worthy of breaking through to the mainstream as the groups that clearly influenced them. Fans of hard rock and alt-metal should definitely pick this one up.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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