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===========================.========================================== _______ ___ ___ . Internet Underground Music Archive /\______\ /\__\ /\__\ . \/__ __// / / / / / . contact: info@iuma.com / / / / / / / / / . or mail: IUMA _/ / / \/ /_/ / / . 903 Pacific Avenue, Suite #300 /\_\/ /_\ \ \_\/ / . Santa Cruz, CA 95060 \/______/ \______/ . ___ ___ _____ . THIS IS A LIST OF ALL THE SONGS OF ALL /\__\ \ \ /\____\ . THE BANDS AND ARTISTS ON THE INTERNET / / // / | . UNDERGROUND MUSIC ARCHIVE. / / / / // / /| | . / / /_/ // / /_| | . / / / / // / ___ | . \/__/ /__/ \/__/ |__| . Via the World-Wide Web (preferred): Internet Underground . http://www.iuma.com/index.html Music Archive . . Last Update: Mon Oct 17 14:22:40 PDT 1994 =========================== ============================================= 2nd Story Washington, D.C., USA 2nd Story is rpm in the groove; that is retro progressive music with a jammin' world beat. The music blends blues, Celtic, rock, West African and Carribean rhythms into a unique ethno-cultural "bon temps étoufée." Songs: Politician Song ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7kings New York, New York, USA 7kings is the ambient...or is that iambent project put together by producer David Barratt slicing ambient grooves with vocal samples that help make the world make less sense. Songs: Perception Is Reality ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A Halo Called Fred Highland Park, New Jersey, USA A Halo Called Fred is your typical Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Tupperware trio that has an invisible friend named Chester and performs unique songs with titles ranging from "My Name Is Satan" to "Mr. Hooper". Songs: (Hat) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Action Figures Arlington, Virginia, USA Influenced by a wealth of pop-inspired artists from Dramrama and Game Theory to Flamin' Grooves and Big Star.American Crawl starts out mild and builds itself to a frenzy with tasty tidbits along the way. Songs: American Crawl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aequo Animo New York, New York, USA Aequo Animo (pronounced i-kwo an-ee-mo, Latin for "on the level, with even mind") is the merging of the past with the future; the point where antiquity meets technology. Songs: Dive Expression Activate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Alley, Evan and Potter, Fred Overland Park, Kansas, USA Influenced by ELP, Yes, and Genesis, Evan Alley and Fred Potter bring you odd time signatures and key changes. This original troupe also uses sampled choirs as well as strings and organs. Turn your light on to Alley and Potter's "The Darkening". Songs: The Station Doctor Seven Carla ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ALMIGHTY ShuHorN Media, Pennsylvania, USA Songs: SLIP IT IN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amongst San Francisco, California, USA From previous incarnations as The Nuns and The Lawn Vultures comes Amongst. Electronic deconstruction in the truest sense -- fresh, vibrant and oh so listenable. Songs: Pressure ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amor Fati Trenton, New Jersey, USA The Amor Fati project was realized via various individuals whose original purpose was to create an environment of music, a theatre of music. All the obstacles became Dali's crutches and Fate became God and thus Amor Fati is Love of Fate. Songs: Economics 100 Death and Seduction A Million Arms ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ancestors New York, New York, USA "...one of New York's best unsigned bands...unique psychedelic sound..." Songs: Syd ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Angel, Mark Indian Head, Maryland, USA "Mark Angel is a smooth, erotic, yet tasteful music artist with originals, his band premieres as the freshest youth music in America." Songs: Everything I Give To You ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Anomie Santa Cruz, California, USA A humongous wall of sound that moves and sings with life of its own. Rebecca Chenitz' vocals are other-worldly. -russ Songs: Reb Never Again ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Anything Box Joshua Tree, California, USA Anything Box shines like a gemstone in the sand. Their songs are dance-oriented alternative pop, with rich instrumentation and strong hooklines. Songs: Where is love & happiness (Original Mix) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Asbestos Removal Crew San Francisco, California, USA Experimental spoken word from San Francisco. Interesting train of thought lyrics accompanied by some excellent musicianship. Songs: Bus Driver ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Astronout Santa Cruz, California, USA Started when two young teenagers started playing a game called "Weird Sound Wars" using primitive synthesizers to create weird, crazy, trippy, looney, zany, and unusual sounds. Did we mention that they were bizarre too? Songs: Midnight ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balquist, John Santa Cruz, California, USA John Balquist is that guy you see at the beach, playing guitar for all of his friends in front of a bonfire. He hopes you'll sit down and listen too. He also likes to make balloon animals. Songs: Notice Me ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Barking Spiders Santa Cruz, California, USA Ska-funk and the horniest brass section in Santa Cruz. We Come In Hoods is the first cut off the Spiders' first full-length CD, released in October 1994. -russ Songs: We Come In Hoods ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bee Stung Lips Houston, Texas, USA Bee Stung Lips (all over Texas, USA) is the world's finest acoustic four-piece, harmony-laden pop rock band with a silly name. Original music, 11 song CD. Influences: Cole Porter, Beatles, Elvis Costello, Crowded House, Squeeze, Housemartins, They Might Be Giants, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Crash Test Dummies, etc. Songs: City Song You've Got A Body Playing House ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bethany Curve Santa Cruz, California, USA Ambient, full, with beautiful melodies and swirling textures. Bethany Curve consists of two guitar/vocalists, bass and drums. Songs: Sequence Walk In ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Big Raft Jackson, Mississippi, USA A starving artist, starving to record and play his songs. Songs: 1000 Words ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Big Village Washington, D.C., USA Big Village works on the theme that we are all one, and have become part of this wonderful global village of life. Songs: Monkey's Lament ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ blacksmith union San Diego, California, USA A power-folk quartet with uninhibited guitars and a dynamic live sound. real was recorded live at Cafe 928.-russ Songs: real thread ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Blast Off Country Style Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA Songs: hey hey i love you bitch! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bobs, The Berkeley, California, USA The Bobs are a four member acapella group known for their incredible live show, witty, tuneful original material and outrageous covers of classic songs. They use just their voices and body percussion to fill the theatre with an orchestra of harmonious sound, accompanying themselves on songs that range from soulful to satire, from amazing to moving, from familiar to far out..... Songs: Art For Art's Sake ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bodybag New York, New York, USA Bodybag play a raw brand of hard rock born from the streets of New York City. Songs: Fighting In Hell ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Boneyard San Luis Obisbo, California, USA Live grunge thick as tar from a truely mighty and unsigned trio. Songs: Cut Up ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Borgia Popes Highland Heights, Kentucky, USA Categorizing themselves as anachrofuturist option rock, Borgia Popes is a guitar-bass-drums band with no fear of technology and a bleak, psychedelic sound that has been compared to Pink Floyd, Bauhaus, and PIL. Literate lyrics, supersonic guitars and thunderous drums make this band a must for fans of the dark fringes of pop. Songs: Deadsong Fly Homewrecker ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Breather Hole Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Breather Hole are a 6 piece originals band who play warped guitar/brassy/dirty pop songs. A fan's quote "I love you guys, but, I just don't know why!" Songs: The Excavator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bricker, Pam, & Harris, Rick Washington, D.C., USA Jazz, with an emphasis on vocals Songs: Too Close for Comfort ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Brinkley, Chris Santa Cruz, California, USA IUMA staff member Chris Brinkley makes synthesizer noises on the side! Songs: March from Nowhere to Nowhere Dubious Improvisations I Switched-On Bach: The Next Generation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Brookman, Scott Richmond, Virginia, USA "When I Die You Can't Have My Organs" is a very funny song about a character's defiant refusal to donate his organs; they're his, after all, and he's keeping them. The song, according to Brookman, who has serious doubts about community spirit, is among the best sounding on his latest cassette, despite a speedy recording session. Songs: When I Die You Can't Have My Organs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Brother Free Santa Cruz, California, USA Spirtual folk hip-hop from Santa Cruz, CA's most underground artist, Robert Worzala. Songs: Superheroes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Brother Grimm Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA A five piece, all original, alternative band with a variety of rock, jazz, and R&B influences. Quick note...they also rock. Songs: Blue Ketchup ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Buck Naked and the Bare Bottom Boys San Francisco, California, USA Buck Naked took "the censorship of Elvis' lower half" and mixed it with his outrageous sense of entertainment to produce a powerful hybrid sound -- pornographic lyrics with a rockabilly beat. Buck called it Pornobilly. Buck Naked stood as a true character of rock 'n' roll, wearing no more than a strategically placed toilet plunger and a pair of pink cowboy boots. Songs: Teenage Pussy from Outer Space ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cacavas, Chris, and Junk Yard Love Los Angeles, California, USA "Ex-Green on Red keyboard dude rocks your world with songs about pain, misery, loneliness, regret and loss. Despair too. Cacavas has a cracked high-pitched voice like Neil Young's and the band he's assembled on this disc rocks as fuzzy and gnarly as Crazy Horse used to." -- LA Weekly Songs: Just Do Something ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Catharsis Kleefeld, Manitoba, Canada Catharsis have always believed that non-musicians make better music. The result is music the way they like it -- free of ridiculous solos and love song cliches. Songs: Sun ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cell New York, New York, USA "This song is a response to criticism from some people in the underground scene and music business. It's about how they can try to hold you down and push you back." Songs: Milky ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Center Street Band Shelton, Connecticut, USA The Center Street Band is a talented group of veteran musicians who still have a great time kicking out good old rock & roll. When you come to see them, bring your high heel sneakers... Songs: Blue Bandana ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cerbone, Lisa Ellicott City, Maryland, USA An etheral voice, textural melodies and dreamy pop folk from critically-acclaimed artist, Lisa Cerbone. Songs: tears ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Champagne, Connie San Francisco, California, USA "A cross between Judy Garland and Iggy Pop." - Billboard An eclectic blend of torch songs, tangos and rockers by The Velvet Underground, Iggy Pop, and the New York Dolls, Mark Eitzel of American Music Club and John Flansburg of They Might Be Giants. Songs: Drinking Again ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Champs, The Santa Cruz, California, USA Spazmetal sci-fi film scores. Silvertone guitars. Songs: Andres Segovia Interests Me ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cloud, Roger Scotts Valley, California, USA "Pieces And Bits" is a sneak preview of Scotts Valley jazz-folk artist Roger Cloud's upcoming CD release. Songs: Pieces And Bits ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Club Foot Orchestra San Francisco, California, USA "...from allusions to Stravinsky to the imperatives of West African folk idioms, taking into account swing jazz, rock, blues and modernist atonality. -- San Francisco Chronicle Songs: Industry, Theme of the Ancient Slaves, The City ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ compulsives unknown, Maryland, USA compulsives are totally devoted disciples to their distinctive brand of alternative guitar rock. It is through their music that compulsives obsessively pursue the antithesis of the American Dream -- to be the best but never suck/cede. Songs: We Love The Gun ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Content Zero Louisville, Kentucky, USA Mixture of ambient house, tekno, intelligent dance, post-industrial,classical guitar, a bit of funk, and recycled media culture. Songs: Little Techno Dreamer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Conti, Marguerite Seattle, Washington, USA If you like Shawn Colvin, Van Morrison, Joan Armatrading, Kate Wolf, Lui Collins and the like, you'll like this - alternative pop with a twist of contemporary folk. Songs: Lady Angels ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Controlled Substance Gainesville, Florida, USA "There's obviously quite a bit of talent in the group ... Listening, I seem to hear influences including Moody Blues, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Al Stewart, Steve Miller ... and the list goes on." - Rex Havoc Songs: Bye Bye ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Coty, Mary Ann Soquel, California, USA Mary Ann Coty's originals are a mixture of Folk, Rock and Roll, R&B, and Country, presented with the heart of Janis Joplin and the soul of Gospel. While you listen you will feel the charisma, the power and the freedom of your soul, as you "Give In" to her perceptive imagination. Songs: Minor Delays Time For A Party ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Creeping Charlies San Francisco, California, USA The Creeping Charlies are a San Francisco based melodic rock band with lyrics tackling themes such as the life and death of River Phoenix and waiting at Arco stations. Songs: Are you Happy Now ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cubic Feet Brooklandville, Maryland, USA This is the "best work yet" by one of Maryland's best bands yet. Polished, Queen weds R.E.M. and skips through the cornfields rock n' roll. Songs: Bitter Pill ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dahl, Noralee Glendale, Arizona, USA Noralee Dahl has been performing this infectuous little ditty for over 30 years, having originally recorded it in the Los Angeles Zoo. This song has been played on Dr. Demento, as well as various television, radio and concert appearances throughout the years. -russ Songs: Blame It On The Monkeys ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Damon Lust Nashville, Tennessee, USA Humanoid incubus from an unknown realm on a mission to save Earth from corrupt corporations and political impostors. Guitar oriented electronic music which attempts to maintain some relevance while mocking pop culture and sexual taboos. Guitar emits a sonic wave which protects the listener by disrupting apathy inducing mind control transmissions beamed around the planet via satellite. Songs: Corporate Psycho Criminals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Danz-Beat Los Angeles, California, USA Danz/Beat is an inventive, eclectic mix of musical styles, recording techniques, and musicians who integrate funk, R&B, pop, African, Asian, Caribbean, hip-hop, and old school in original lyrical combination. Songs: Honeychild Humphrey's Theme ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dave and The Generators Sacramento, California, USA Dave and The Generators offer a spicy stew of original American roots rock blending folk-rock, blues and country, with a dash of zydeco and gospel thrown in. As one critic put it, "everything from the California fitness craze to winding down with a shot of tequila is contemplated with a natural smirk at the absurdity of the entire situation." Songs: Creole Stew ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Deeper Oakland, California, USA Ranging from a moody, psychedelic R.E.M. to a head-swinging and hard edged U2 with interweaving reminders of the Waterboys or early Stevie Winwood / Traffic. Songs: Empty Pockets Cryptic Torture Porky Pig People ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Deth Specula Santa Cruz, California, USA Deth Specula is a five-man, guitar-oriented, neo-bronto band from Santa Cruz and plays both originals and covers. To quote Thomas Jefferson, "... they rule ...." Songs: I Wanna Be Updated Careening Continental Get Even More ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Diesel Queens Santa Cruz, California, USA The Diesel Queens are so retarded, they sound like a Hanna-Barbera version of G.G. Allin, but only with better songs. Songs: Man Boy Love ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Distant Cousins New York, New York, USA The raucous "Elvis Did Karate" is a camp classic from a New York dectet whose style ranges from chicken-scratch guitar and blue-eyed soul to sophisticated, jazzy pop. -russ Songs: Elvis Did Karate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. Octojoculus San Francisco, California, USA Dr. Octojoculus is a sardonic blend of blues, funk and hip-hop with delicious beats and original instruments. Mo Fat is punchy and memorable, and stays crunchy in milk. -russ Songs: Mo Fat ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dracula Milk Toast San Francisco, California, USA DMT is progressive alternative with a bit of the dark side and psychedelic overtones thrown in and a lead singer from Istanbul, Turkey. Songs: Cafe Apocalyptico ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dream Kitchen Washington, D.C., USA Moster pop, twisted R & B, peppered to make you sneeze. Songs: Met Her at the Bullfight ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dreamtime Brooklyn, New York, USA Tribal Jazz: flutes, percussion, horns, guitar, piano, and the occasional vocal provide the soundtrack to a dream you'll never want to wake from. Songs: 1513:THE NAKED PEOPLE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Duke of Uke Beaverton, Oregon, USA Songs: No More Mr. Nice Guy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ E is for Elephant Santa Cruz, California, USA A focal point of insanity fusing jazz, rock and punk. E is for Elephant hits you over the head with their orchestral trunk of Zappasque wit and overblown arrangements. -russ Songs: Circle Dance ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ed's Too Short Altadena, California, USA Dubbed "loud folk music that really shreds" by an enthusiastic emcee at one of their first live performances, Ed's Too Short represents a blend of exceptional song writing and striking emotional honesty that is uncommon for a band that has never been convicted of a major felony, and which, by virtue of the Constituent Replacement Theory currently popular in molecular biology, is almost entirely made out of Thai food. Songs: Simple As It May Sound ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eden Retread Santa Cruz, California, USA Eden Retread, a four-piece rock/funk/pop/jazz band from Santa Cruz wrote this song inspired by the true story of the singer's parents. When they were first dating, his mother briefly broke up with his (to-be) father after seeing Warren Beatty in the movie "Splendor in the Grass". Songs: Solar Warren Beatty ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eggs Arlington, Virginia, USA Indie jazzy, mellow, melodic -- like the The Monkees on ludes from the ubercool label Teen Beat. Songs: Why am I so tired all the time ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ emmet swimming Fairfax, Virginia, USA In the late 1950's in a small town in Mississippi, a young black boy was shot and thrown in a nearby river for the crime of whistling at a white woman. The boy's name was Emmet Till. Songs: Clean Water ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Esmirelda Silver Spring, Maryland, USA Music that dosen't sound regurgitated. Performing songs about yeast infections and transsexual admiration while sitting on a bright pink toilet. Entertaining? You bet your sweet ditty! Songs: Flies ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exploding Crustaceans Santa Cruz, California, USA Armed with an ample supply of Select Cola, physiques refined by the Thighmaster, and the sensitivity of Alan Alda, the Crustaceans are definitely an up-and-coming punk rock band with melodies that would make even Michael Bolton jealous. Songs: Blue Balls ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fallen Hero Watertown, New York, USA Flexing as much keyboard muscle as possible without getting tangled in the restraints of a category, Fallen Hero appeals to techno and industrial as well as psychedelia fans. Their high-tech talons rip across even the most resistant minds. Machine love never felt so orgasmic. Songs: Nation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fashion Central Richmond, Virginia, USA Post power pop urban geek rock. Talk is cheap. Listen to the song. Songs: I'm Not The One ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Feldman, Bernardo Valencia, California, USA Bernardo Feldman's piece "Cast Iron" is representative of his experimentalism. Songs: Cast Iron ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fibre Brooklyn, New York, USA Using African percussion, chapman stick and digital technology, the sonic scientists venture into uncharted territory. The musical themes and timbres dotting the landscape call up images of Egyptian circus tents, underwater sea creatures in heat and Armageddon. Songs: Flying Back to Shaddrack ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fiend Master Freak Santa Cruz, California, USA Their music has been described as "...an ear bleeding assault of hard-core death funk," and "...dark, with a funky bass," but to put it plain and simple, Fiend Master Freak plays a variety of metal/alternative rock and funk. Songs: Raised On Pain ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fischer, Jim Vancouver, Washington, USA Immaculately engineered soothing instrumental pop. "Jim Fischer is the Kenny G of the acoustic piano and keyboards." The Columbian. Songs: Mother Earth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Five Times Fast San Francisco, California, USA Five Times Fast is the solo project of Eric Friedmann, who is also in The Mudkats. The song uploaded to IUMA is "Darling Corey," a song in the public domain covered by such notables as Pete Seeger. Songs: Darling Corey ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Genghis Angus Washington, D.C., USA Genghis Angus combines the musical elements of rock and blues with sweet harmonies to form a distinct, alternative sound. Northern Virginia Rhythm magazine has dubbed the sound "New Southern Rock" while others have labeled the Angus sound as smartly conceived folk rock with "feedback" Songs: Nirvana Waves ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ghost Like Sun San Jose, California, USA Ethereal atmosphere blends with male and female vocals to produce the aural equivalent of your best shimmering visions. Includes water-colored, dream-like film visuals, or close your eyes and see your own virtual unreality. Songs: Sorrow The Wheel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Goodlife Washington, D.C., USA Crafty and smooth rock with more than a nod to the styles of Eric Johnson and Seal. -russ Songs: Freedom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Goodman Brothers San Rafael, California, USA ...crystalline harmonies, soulful playing, and well-crafted, self-penned songs... this Bay Area duo's straight ahead presentation is powerful, dynamic and refreshing. With and avid local following, the first class singer songwriters make a major impact on their audience. Songs: Crooked Smile ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Griffin, June Dayton, Tennessee, USA The tune of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" with some new clever lyrics written and performed by June Griffin. Definitely music with a message. Songs: America's Sonata ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Groove Pigs San Francisco, California, USA Songs: She Was Naked ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hastings, Larry Santa Cruz, California, USA A peppy, sparkly, and ornate all-MIDI instrumental, stylistically smack-dab between "Synergy" and "The Main Street Electrical Parade". Lots of hooks, lots of drums, lots of treble. Songs: Ebullient ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Headcase-O-Matic Santa Cruz, California, USA Headcase-O-Matic - sparking one up chunk-style closer than you'd prefer. Ken Feinsod (drums), Cooper Hazen (bass), Kif (grinder + fx) and J.D. (guitar) thrash-grind-slash-pound-knash-tear lid off the dominant paradigm - cash in - and set the house on fire. World Beat Me performance con punk. Shamrock fer sure and riding the post-present dozer of dieselcore straight outta Santa Cruz. Songs: My Cerebellum ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Heath, John Salt Lake City, Utah, USA John Heath is the first artist on Reality Society Records. For more info and sound clips from John, check out the <a href="/Reality_Society/">Reality Society</a> label pages. Songs: King of Kings Off Days ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hedges, Steve La Selva Beach, California, USA Reminiscent of the unforgettable melodies of the 1960's, he manages to recreate the lively feel of the "Mersey Beat" sound while blending in shades of the strings and orchestration of such stars such as the Moody Blues. Songs: Flight 357 It's a Dream ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Herge, Jeff Alexandria, Virginia, USA The highly acclaimed Alex Jones once said that Jeff's music is "very, very nice." The Music Monthly said "if you're like me and like to settle back and listen to some good piano music, perhaps you'd like to find your way to this release. Its inspiring..." Songs: Jeffrey's Theme ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hindu Garage Sale Riverside, California, USA These two songs display two sides of the same coin... Fist Full is a full out balls-out punk-jazz jazz-punk psycho-funk-punk-junk rocker, and God is the band at its acoustic and soulful selves, introspective and unabashed. Hindu is among the most happening things in the Southern California music scene. -russ Songs: God Gives Me A Headache Fist Full Of Nada ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hit Me Astoria, New York, USA It's 70's funk with a 90's twist. It's a Peanut Butter and Pez sandwich. It's a creative buzz-buzz-buzz on the NYC scene. It's HIT ME!! Songs: Try It Try It Kiss Me Here Karaoke Promises ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Holtzman, Steve Los Altos, California, USA Guitarist, composer, and author Steve Holtzman plays music ranging from jazz to heavy metal to digital sound experiments. Songs: Machine Music ICL 2970 Jovian Cloud Io ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hot D.A.M. Toronto, Ontario, Canada HOT D.A.M. has a sound. It has something to do with their harmonies, something to do with their lyrics, and everything to do with their songs. Songs: No Mercy In June ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Houston, Penelope San Francisco, California, USA Post-punk folk rocker who once again challenges the boundries of musical expectations. Buoyant melodies gently fuse with complex arrangements and acerbic lyrics. Songs: Behind Your Eyes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Humphreys, Mark Sierra Madre, California, USA Folk storyteller Mark Humphreys sings about the pain felt by a son whose father died saving his life. Songs: Save The Baby ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ i San Jose, California, USA Progressive alternative rock from a talented Northern California quartet. -russ Songs: American Man ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inka Inka San Jose, California, USA Reggae music, "The Next Generation". These guys are soon to be one of the biggest young reggae bands in North America. Songs: Brainwash ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ivarsson, Roland Stockholm, Sweden, Europe Roland Ivarsson, composer/arranger/musician/producer, from Stockholm, Sweden, creating music for the heart and mind alike. "Woodland" is a contemplative piece, a symbiose of synthesized and traditional instruments, based on nuances of Nordic folk music. Songs: Woodland ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jinx San Jose, California, USA Metal. -russ Songs: Life in the Cradle ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Johnson, Ski Washington, D.C., USA Truly talented jazz from a Washington D.C. local. His sound is his own with a great influence from Miles Davis. Songs: Rise ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Joyner, Eileen Washington, D.C., USA "Eileen Joyner sings about problems in El Salvador and problems on the Beltway, about the importance of friendships and the importance of wearing underwear." Songs: Always Wear Underwear ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Judybloom Palo Alto, California, USA They're jangly, sharp guitars; big, beefy bass; thick, solid drums; and perfect sing-along vocals. Songs: Every Month Is May ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Junk Sick Dawn Santa Cruz, California, USA Heavy, intense psyche-core from a Santa Cruz trio. The featured song, California, has more mood swings than a 50 horsepower teeter-totter. -russ Songs: California ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kaka Pussy San Francisco, California, USA Bi-coastal tape-swapping spoken-word noise-music home-recording collaboration. The singer tells of the torment he suffered at the hands of cow lions who clowned him. Songs: Cow Lions Clowned Me ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kalaban Springville, Utah, USA Songs: Topspin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kessey, Susan Santa Cruz, California, USA A very positive message conveyed through a contemporary folk song. Right in sync with IUMA's vision. Songs: Anybody Can ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Killer Kiwis Chicago, Illinois, USA "Why can't a band play whatever the @$&! they want??!" In the tradition of Hector Berlioz, Frank Zappa, and They Might Be Giants, Chicago's killer kiwis bring you Free. Songs: Free ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kofi Los Angeles, California, USA Songs: Afrikan Thing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koo Koo Heads Monrovia, Maryland, USA The Koo Koo Heads are here to ensure that the New World Order includes some thoughtful, energetic music, uninhibited by the establishment and the POP culture, in the "Why Ask Why?" generation. Songs: It's Your World ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koustrup, Frank Montreal, Quebec, Canada Using a commercial format, Frank Koustrup explores how popular culture and fetishism serve as social control mechanisms. Songs: Nancy Sinatra's Boots ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kreider, Bob New York, New York, USA New Age Music with contrapuntal features interwoven with classic rock. His CD Discovery contains twenty variations of "Stairway to Heaven" arranged much like J.S. Bach's Passacaglia. Songs: Through the Times ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ La Duke, David Louisville, Kentucky, USA David defines his music as high energy, ass kickin', guitar driven, Hard Rockin Roll. Songs: Takin My Chances ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lindbergh, Don Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Warm,bright pop filled with fine melodic hooks and harmonies. Sticks in your head the way oatmeal sticks to your ribs. Songs: After the Rain ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Looking Glass Los Altos, California, USA An avant-garde blending of spoken word lyrics with visually-evocative hypnotic music. Songs: Out of the Lair ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Loss's Whitboys Reading, Pennsylvania, USA These guys like to change their name. (For legal reasons) Songs: Preach To Me ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lounge Pimps Reno, Nevada, USA From the underground of the "Reno's Lounge Singer Coalition" comes the most hated lounge duet of all time...yes....The Lounge Pimps. <l>Caution: those individuals with any sort of moral foundation will be offended.</l> Songs: X-mas Song My Dick ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lousy Little Gods Huntington Beach, California, USA Lousy Little Gods are a four piece rock'n'roll band with strong lyrics and melodies which encompass their eclectic sound of rock, latin, southern rock and blues. Songs: Still Remembering ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lunatic Fringe San Rafael, California, USA Their music is Contemporary Melodic Hard Rock with Shifting Moods and Psychedelic Under Currents. Songs: Weight Upon Your Eyes-Dyin' On The Vine Can't Stop It ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Luv Hammer San Francisco, California, USA After four entire lifetimes hanging around just for existence, four desperate souls have united to form the core of the most unquestioned important musical adventure of all time! Crunchy full blast music ala Helmet, Gruntruck, Skinyard, Rage Against the Machine, but of course only as Luv Hammer could do it! Songs: Snowblind ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Maija Washington, D.C., USA Jazz vocals Songs: Where Is the Love ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Manning, Barbara San Francisco, California, USA Barbara Manning can make waves in a sea of sarcasm with introspective pretty songs about heavy shit....her Nick Drake dread was cut with punk derision, her suzanne Vega lilt was frosted with anxiety and her folky ear was full of Wire and the Fall." -- Village Voice Songs: Smoking Her Wings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Maria Excommunikata New York City, New York, USA Maria Excommunicata is special and different, combining seemingly contradictory musical directions of Rock, Jazz, Opera, and Ethnic Folk music to arrive at a new whole. Songs: At Sea Again ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mark Alexander Group Bloomington, Indiana, USA According to the band, their music has been evolving "with more emphasis being put on cool guitar riffs and grooves, but occasionally falling back to a more melodic bluesy number." You can only really classify it as Diverse / Grundgy / Hard / Melodic / Bluesy ROCK. Songs: Winding Road ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mason, Ben Falls Church, Virginia, USA A talented pianist and prolific songwriter. Country style vocals with a reggae beat. Polished with the finest chamois! Songs: River Deep In Me ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Max, Harry Santa Cruz, California, USA Harry Max is a singer/songwriter/guitarist from Santa Cruz, California. He usually performs his neo-impressionistic folk with solo acoustic guitar and voice. The song "Perfect Match" is about the irony of a relationship that is so perfect it burns -- and burns out. It was recorded as a full-band arrangement: acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums, celo, violin, and backing vocals. Songs: Perfect Match ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Men R' Pigs Santa Cruz, California, USA A melodious medley of cheerful alternapunk with tasty rights and lefts. Men R' Pigs are everything cool and that's all there is to it. -russ Songs: Gone Fishin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mermen San Francisco, California, USA "The Mermen are like the ocean on a stormy night...just as beautiful, just as lethal." - SF Weekly Songs: Raglan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MISS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Distinctive contemporary electronic dance music moving from a ballad to techno and back from MISS's forthcoming album a pretty mess. Songs: Sick ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mistle Thrush Boston, Massachusetts, USA Mistle Thrush creates resonant sound-washes, often touched with an alluring melancholy, and from these extract warm and honest pop songs. Songs: Shine Away ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Moreland, Wes Washington , D.C., USA Original roots rock by artist/songwriter Wes Moreland and friends. Songs: Never Gonna Lose My Blues ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Music, Violets, & The Letter S Columbia, Maryland, USA Music, Violets, & The Letter S is a 4ad-esque band. Smooth and Dreamy. Come inside and see. . .THE USHER! Actually, forgive the cheesyness. We are heavily influenced by many of the bands on the 4ad record label, so if you are into beautiful female vocals and a dark, rich sound, then check us out. At least read our bio. Help us locate our singer. Songs: The Usher ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Myers, Mike Mesquite, Texas, USA Cornucopia of spacey melodic music. Truely musical genious of the 90's. Relax and enjoy it. Songs: Flagrant Obessions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ nada San Jose, California, USA nada combines heavy beats, cynical lyrics and unearthly sounds with intricate percussion and intense guitar work to create a new listening experience. Songs: XLR Flood OD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nereid Cluster Santa Cruz, California, USA What has four legs, six to eight eyes, one musician and one lyricist? What band works entirely from on-the-fly improvisation for their material? What band will write a tune for you if given five words? Look no further for the answer to these (and more!) questions. Songs: Lost In Arizona ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Non Bossy Posse Enmore, New South Wales, Australia Clear the area of the dodge-CORE-rupt neGETive patriarchal, earth destroying war machine with the Non Bossy Posse and EQUALISE! Songs: Equalise ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nuclear Whales Saxophone Orchestra Santa Cruz, California, USA A kinky classic, middle-eastern fusion, and three chestnuts from the Duke. Ain't nothin' but saxophones here, folks. Songs: Duke Ellington Medley Casbah Shuffle Bugler's Holiday ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Numb San Jose, California, USA Straight-forward guitar rock with huge hooks and delicious melodies. Numb is poised among the upper echelon of the burgeoning San Jose scene. -russ Songs: On The Beach ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Oho Norcross, Georgia, USA Oho is an elegant progression of the prog-folk-rock tradition. This song smolders as Oho's signature song, an overview of everything good about them. Songs: Out of Thin Air ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ouderkirk, Nate New York, New York, USA Nate's style of rock-and-roll features 60's guitars, edgy vocals, and "street smart" lyrics that cover everything from phone sex to Nazi war criminals. Songs: These Are the Things ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Panel Donor Lawrence, Kansas, USA Untitled sonic grunge from "the next Seattle," Lawrence, Kansas. Songs: Untitled ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pat 'N Mike & James Boulder, Colorado, USA A easy song about an easy escape. Thoughtful folk from two named after three. Songs: Easy Way Out ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pattrex Champagne, Illinois, USA The idea behind Pattrex is to create exciting human experiences utilizing available technology. The technology is just a tool, folks... Pattrex is part of an emerging convergence of these tools. ... Kinda sounds like a cross between Smashing Pumpkins and Peter Gabriel. And then some. Songs: Sometimes Goodbye ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Petersen, David Union City, California, USA Petersen calls Will You Come Over Now? a song about "Frustration and Loneliness". Of himself, "David Marshall Petersen is an Artist and Philosopher located in Union City, CA. Who are you?" Songs: Will You Come Over Now ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Philips, Mark Silver Spring, Maryland, USA Mark Phillips is a powerful singer/songwriter who has captured a sound not heard since the 70's, but fused with NOW!! Songs: If You Want It Done Right ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Phreeworld Seattle, Washington, USA Phreeworld is a guitar/keyboard oriented band from the Pacific N.W. "progressive rock with a pop edge", "pop Pink Floyd, 90's Yes", "retro 70's", "sterile","emotionally moving", "like Captain America". Songs: The Whispering ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Piewackit Champagne, Illinois, USA If you are tired of hearing music that distorts your innards and pierces your eardrums, listen up for some ear candy, sweet on the outside and chewy on the inside. Songs: Friend Of My Convenience ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Planet 10 Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, USA "Original Rock and Roll band with powerful guitar-based pop songs colored with tight three-part vocal harmonies and loaded with more hooks than a tacklebox. Songs: Baby's Losing Her Mind ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Plasma Boy San Francisco, California, USA Blessed are the Random, for they shall inherit the Goat Hammer. Negativland meets Butthole Surfers meets Godzilla. Songs: Toast ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Platinum Kiss Kiss Unknown, Unknown, Japan Experimental noise layers which these ears find quite moving. They sent a DAT alone in an envelope from Japan. "I'm a fool for beauty." Songs: The Beautiful Fool ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Poppy Santa Cruz, California, USA Raw, wrenched, and twisted guitar noise tempered by clean and lively bass lines and tight and grooving drum beats with a voice above it all both smooth and dynamically manic. Ambient mood swings and tempermental songwriting have drawn comparisons to such bands as Smashing Pumpkins, Pixies, Jane's Addiction, and Sugarcubes. -russ Songs: Tune Sleep On My Side Into the Ground ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ puppees Burbank, California, USA Think: the Lennon Sisters on a hit of orange sunshine w/a Lucky Lager chaser... Connie Francis and her sister slap the English accent out of Petula Clark... 3 Leslie Gores - see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil... with a cheesy slice of rhythm guitar pie. Songs: Wanna Be Alone With You Little Weekend It's Not Me It's Her ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RAM Santa Cruz, California, USA RAM is a three man one woman guitar, keyboards, bass, and drums band from Santa Cruz, California. All the music is original. This band has great vocals, radical songs, and real playing! Songs: See Me Everyday Violence Visualize ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rash Behavior Santa Clara, California, USA The Y&T sound coming from Santa Clara appealing to the tough crowds there. Rash Behavior has paid their dues. Songs: The Grip ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ravenus Santa Cruz, California, USA Songs of love and hatred by an original singer and songwriter from Santa Cruz, CA. Songs: Ste 17 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rebecca's Mask Palo Alto, California, USA Rebecca's Mask is a modern rock trio. Their music is introspective and characterized by the unique "angelic vocal style" of Rebecca. Songs: For Amy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rhyne, Bill, & The Coronados San Francisco, California, USA Bill Rhyne & The Coronados play a mixtue of blues, traditional country, and rockabilly with interesting lyrics. Bill plays a 1954 Fender Telecaster. Songs: Texas Taoboy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Riots Of Boredom San Francisco, California, USA Fine techno-grunge from San Francisco. Aggressive and refined with strong vocal harmonies that draw from a variety of cultures. -russ Songs: To The People Now (Hail) Hope ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rogue's March New York City, New York, USA Slamming, infectious, and uplifting-this track gets Rogue's March's CD Never Fear off to a strong start. Using good old-fashioned automotive imagery, the lyric calls for perseverance in the face of adversity-a sentiment never more timely than nowadays. Sung with deep authority, surrounded by skirling accordion and mandolin, supported by a solid rhythm section. Songs: Bend in the Road ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rooster Head Sunrise, Florida, USA "Rooster Head produces some of the best orginal eclectic pop/rock music that is available today. If you likeThe Beatles, Crowded House, The Rembrandts, Jellyfish, etc., you will like Rooster Head." Songs: She's Just In Love ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Root Awakening Santa Cruz, California, USA A solid five-piece unit of roots disciples with a unique, vibrant sound. Songs: Tonight ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rubber Nipple Salesmen Santa Cruz, California, USA Why to try define music? To us, music is an expression of the soul. It's not something you can hold, explain, diagram or define, it is special and different each time, it is only something that can be experienced and shared, but never controlled - never possessed. It is simply the sound of four unique people creating art and weaving emotion into an audible expression. Songs: Pocket Full of Doom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Russell, Eric Fairfax, Virginia, USA Don't Say Goodbye is a solo piano piece written by Fairfax, Virginia based artist-composer Eric Russell. The composition is moody and colorful, suggesting a heavy influence by George Winston and Vladislav Sendecki. Songs: Don't Say Goodbye ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sammy New York, New York, USA Trying to make sense out of the post-Sebadoh/pre-Guided By Voices apocalyptic indie rock landscape, Sammy was willed together in 1993. Their album Sammy is loaded with college rock hits to assuage the most cynical lo-fi veteran. Songs: Babe Come Down ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Saving Ralph Austin, Texas, USA In the everyday confusion of techno-Life, Ralph stood alone. Up against superior machinery and technical virtuosity, Ralph's odds of survival were slim. ... Load Ralph... Save Ralph. Songs: Holiness Reaction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Screaming Children Santa Cruz, California, USA "...a creeprock based in Santa Cruz, CA. Our vision is dark, fatalistic and somewhat sarcastic." Songs: Screaming Children ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sea, Stephen Sunnyvale, California, USA Songs: Truth to the Rumor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shadowbox Los Angeles, California, USA Paula Gabriel and Aynne Pryce front a powerful band, wildly energetic and grooving. Shadowbox's is a music of deep integrity, the message one of positivity and light. The Shadowbox nine are visionaries in a world that all to often glorifies despair. You've never heard anything like this before. Songs: Will You Hey Angel Typical Girl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shadowmakers San Francisco, California, USA Textural pop with dash and verve. -russ Songs: Kiss The Sun Away ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sharp, Dave Washington, D.C., USA Dave Sharp is a great admirer of the late President John F. Kennedy. "...jazzy and emotional upbeat acoustic guitar playing" -- University Reporter. Songs: Children of Waco ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shelfer, Jerry San Francisco, California, USA If you could take a little Van Morrison, a little Merle Haggard, a little Chris Isaak and some Bruce Springsteen and make a brand new rock & roll star out of the pieces, you'd have Jerry Shelfer. Songs: Slip Away ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Siddal Richmond, Virginia, USA Siddal uses melody and texture to construct soundtracks for a winter nights dreaming, offering up lullabies disguised as ethereal-pop songs. Songs: Frozen Garden ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sim Itar Sunnyvale, California, USA Songs: Candles Burning Blue ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Smida, Gerry Santa Cruz, California, USA This song is in the tradition of Celtic folk music. Upbeat and positive, but not sickeningly so. Songs: Song for Pablo Casals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Snipe Santa Cruz, California, USA If you think fiberglass in pixie sticks is a good idea... Songs: Zero Vampire Ordained ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Snow, David Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA Whenever you come across the words "jazz" and "synthesizer" together in a sentence the epithet "fusion" inevitably rears its ugly head, but be advised: Snow don't do fuzak. Songs: Larry The Stooge In The Middle ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ St. Michael, Patrick unknown, Florida, USA Power pop acoustic rock with story-based lyrics. Songs: Stitch In Time ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Strange Boutique Washington, D.C., USA Shrouded under layers of hazy guitars and sweeping melodies, Strange Boutique beckons with a lyrical celebration of life's aesthetic qualities. Songs: Ears to the Ground ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Strickland, William Santa Cruz, California, USA A wacked out story of a daydreaming office worker. Eclectic music backs this train-of-thought, improvised story. Songs: Lightning Tower ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sublime Long Beach, California, USA Mixing an aggressive blend of thrash punk ethos with ska and dub reggae rhythms, SUBLIME doesn't stop there at creating their own blend of sonic definition. Songs: Free Loop Dub ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Swann, Gregg New York, New York, USA Urgent, intense pop songs with catchy melodies and lyrics that deal with love, lust and other head games of life. Songs: Bored To Tears ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Aqua Velvets San Francisco, California, USA Cool Aqua Marine scheme scene of neo-surf music Songs: Bravado ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Believers Burke, Virginia, USA The Believers have succeeded in matching pop and rock chord changes with the solid back beat of an R&B rhythm section, and they continue to grow and develop musically. Songs: I'm Your Prisoner ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Bingemen New Orleans, Louisiana, USA All shall be released and washed clean in the universal dawning of the Bingemen. Songs: Every Little Thing's Gonna Be Alright Shame On Me (But Shame On You) Jesse ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ the black watch Los Angeles, California, USA At once angry and melancholic, druggy and poppy, the black watch play dirty-pretty hollowbody guitars melded with a violin that kicks in your teeth and breaks your heart. Think: the Go-Betweens in a fight with My Bloody Valentine, The Verlaines and early R.E.M. Songs: see you around ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Bridge Toronto, Ontario, Canada Three indiviuals from different musical backgrounds inspired by English Pop to Industrial to Jazz perform their first recording, the synth-pop tune "Fear." Songs: Fear ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Clavens San Francisco, California, USA Songs: Everything's OK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Curtain Society Boston, Massachusetts, USA Shimmering nocturnal guitar pop from Massachusetts, the Curtain Society weave perfect himming material for a drizzling evening. Songs: Chelsea ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Edlos Corte Madera, California, USA The Bad Boys of A Capella. The San Francisco Chronicle describes them as "clever ... funny ... inventive ... clean and swinging harmonies." Songs: Freedomsong ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Flu Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Unlike most relationship songs, which are either about how mind-bendingly wonderful or how terminally horrible love is, Disappear is about those good moments that keep bad relationships going. Disappear is one of 11 pop songs from The Flu's debut album, which was co-produced by The Flu and rockabilly singer Rev. Rick Cameron, and mixed by Steven Drake, Canadas loudest guitar. Songs: Disappear ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Good Fall Nanuet, New York, USA Very melodic, alternative pop with just enough sax to keep the blood crispy. And you thought nothing good came out of Nanuet, NY. Silly! Songs: Not Enough ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ the hope thieves San Francisco, California, USA The hope thieves have a style all their own. They're not interested in being "alternative" or "modern rock" or any other form of musical cliche. Songs: weeping ivy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Limit Santa Cruz, California, USA Nothing Else Matters is an advance single release by a new quartet from Santa Cruz, CA. With an EP of original material due out in the spring of 1994, the group decided to rush this single through. Songs: Nothing Else Matters ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Mudkats San Francisco, California, USA The Mudkats play upbeat heavy rock with vocal harmony. Most musicians are reluctant to describe their music precisely, and we're no exception; but one might ask "What if The Dickies covered Rush?" Songs: Smile ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Nines San Jose, California, USA Smart pop with strong melodies and a serrated edge. -russ Songs: No Playing Young Love Without You ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Noses Olympia, Washington, USA The Noses, from Olympia, Washington, have achieved an alchemy with their original material, blending the punchy, hook-laden sound of the 60's with the raw power and energy of current bands like U2 and The Police. Until Then Do I Wait is an angst-ridden but poppy tune penned by Kelly while awaiting his girlfriend's return from the Far East. She came back, they split up, Kelly got drunk. Songs: Until Then Do I Wait ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Rip Offs San Francisco, California, USA A straight-forward bursts of punk obnoxiousness from former Mr. T Experience guitarist Jon Von. Songs: She Said Yeah ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Technoprimatives Wembley, Middlesex, England Jaded minds should not listen to this. For the enlightened only. Songs: Currette Egg I ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Tenth Man San Francisco, California, USA There are indeed fearful things lurking upon the earth: rabid dogs, drunken soliders, dragons and automobiles, electrical appliances and high interest rates. The tenth man is aware, quiet and suffering needlessly...Jenny has a boyfriend and he's coming to town. Songs: Jenny ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Ultras San Francisco, California, USA A mostly instrumental rock'n'roll trio from San Francisco specializing in a diverse blend of surf, rockabilly, blues, contry, jazz, pop, latin, punk and psychedelia. Songs: Death Tube ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Whistle Pigs Santa Cruz, California, USA Lard-skippin' monster-walking nuggets about squirrels, trout, and a mystical warrior named Vesuvius. Now whistle like a pig for me boy... Songs: Supertrout Cecil ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Then There Were None Washington, D.C., USA A melodic blend of Dear Mr. President and Joy Division, maybe a little dark, maybe a little light. -russ Songs: Trust ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ They Were Everett, Washington, USA Songs: Wasp and the Bee (version III) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thin White Line Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Loud, fast, HARDCORE Rock 'N Soul music. "Thin White Line is not a band you listen to casually or want to take lightly." - John Young Songs: Problems With Electricity ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thinner Santa Cruz, California, USA A techno-pop band with a sort of melancholy feel. All the songs are originals based on influences from the Pet Shop Boys to Nine Inch Nails. Songs: Mirror Blue ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Torjesen, Erik Santa Clara, California, USA The Erik Torjesen Band is a four piece Rock/jazz/guitar fusion band based in San Francisco, California. The band features premiered guitarist, Erik Torjesen and their first CD, "Fingers" is a blend of Rock/Jazz fusion/Blues. The group performs all over Northern California and has opened for such bands such as Edgar Winter, Starship, and Leon Russel. Songs: Reservations Fingers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Treehouse Miami, Florida, USA University of Miami, Jazz Improvisation college kids' hit song in clubs throughout Miami. Songs: Together ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Triceratops Berkeley, California, USA Triceratops (we got 3 horns!) is a Bay Area jazz sextet that plays original modern acoustic jazz. Gigs are scarce, but to date we've managed to avoid extinction; however, it's a fact that the clubs are in the hands of cavemen! Songs: Pterodactyl Adventure ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ UDM Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Industrial techno-rave from Philadelphia label Fresh Records. Songs: The Raven ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ugly Mugs Santa Cruz, California, USA Described as "punk crossed with Frank Zappa," these guys have neglected good taste to bring you some new and bizarre tunes. Arbeit Macht Frei is pronounced something like "are-bite mockt fry" and deals with parallels between the old Nazi Germany and modern day America. Songs: Arbeit Macht Frei ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ultracherry Violet Washington, D.C., USA These Apocalyptic dream weavers from DC shroud themselves in melting guitars and lilting vocals. Songs: Anything is Feasible ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Unity Hollywood, California, USA Born to applause of among the first of a wave of natural childbirths, Unity continues to receive acclaim for his brassy rock tunes. Songs: Function of Money ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ UTI Santa Cruz, California, USA UTI's level of polish and professionalism has left their audiences breathless and in anticipation for more. Songs: Redmoon Magic ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ V Palo Alto, California, USA The core of the band is the combination of V and his younger brother Steve. We have played together in various bands for years and now are completing work in the studio and plan to gig again in '95. Songs: Satillite Blind Eye Dog Spot ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vent Potato .07 Pinawa, Manitoba, Canada Vent Potato .07 roam the heady region between Clockwork Orange and Every Which Way But Loose. VP.07 is synaptic rock, and is somewhat influenced by Brian Eno (although far less androgynous). Songs: The Annoying Song ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Victor, David San Ramon, California, USA "Sometimes you just wanna rock." Songs: One Minute to Midnight ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vim Santa Cruz, California, USA An alternative power trio with emphasis on power created with layers of melodious guitars, droning, percussive bass lines, manic drums and dynamic vocals. -russ Songs: Gaia Angel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vincent's Ear Santa Cruz, California, USA Pulpy nut meat for the psyche, sometimes leaving a full-bodied if not a somewhat smokey aftertaste. Listen while chilled, goes best with squab & blunt. The Ear is "Locomotive Soul" from one of Santa Cruz's most popular local acts. Songs: Fall from Grace ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vinyl Devotion San Francisco, California, USA Vinyl Devotion is an alternative rock band founded by singer/songwriter/guitarist Shalini Chatterjee in 1992. Songs: Aren't You Bored California ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Viola Peacock Youngstown, Ohio, USA Blending insomnia, guitars and noise into a melodic history of the sky, Viola Peacock guides us through another blurry night in Youngstown, OH. Songs: Echoplexia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Virtual Audio San Francisco, California, USA Virtual Audio is the definitive listening experience. But don't take our word for it. Listen for yourself. Songs: Thunder Storm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Von Sneidern, Chris San Francisco, California, USA Head slave in his own pop gem factory located in his basement. All of his songs are genius pop, reminiscent of the legendary "B" bands, but indelibly marked with the Von Sneidern imprint. Songs: Sight and Sound ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Warheads San Francisco, California, USA "Improvized" cacophonic jazz from a group of bitter men with instruments. Songs: Warhead's Lament ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Watershed San Francisco, California, USA The music of Watershed is song-driven and dramatic, ranging from loud and punchy to creepy and quiet. Songs: The Little Train that Could ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ What the Cat Dragged In New Haven, Connecticut, USA An eclectic modern rock quartet consisting of guitar, keyboards, bass, drums, and assorted other appurtenances. Natalie Merchant meets John Hiatt meets David Byrne meets Fish meets Maria McKee meets John Prine meets Elvis Costello meets Sting. Songs: The Women You've Become ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Whipped Berkeley, California, USA Whipped is three destructive guys and a really cool chick who like to rock. Their sound is one of raging, uninhibited emotion. Songs: Tie One On a friend ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wiley, Scott Springfield, Virginia, USA Original country songwriter refreshingly lyrical and upbeat with a song for the Everyman we all know. Songs: City Lovers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Witzel, Jim Los Gatos, California, USA As one of the more compelling West Coast jazz guitarists to emerge in some time, Northern California-bred Jim Witzel's musical vision embraces the heartfelt stylings of the late Wes Montgomery, the introspection of Jim Hall, and the more current harmonic and rhythmic vistas of Pat Metheny and former teacher Joe D'Orio. Songs: Greensville The Cats Express ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ World Unite Now Mill Valley, California, USA World Unite Now is a dynamic pop rock duo. The music on their "Dance of Life" CD is very diverse, from techno-dance to ballads. Lead singer Mark Power has a passionate smooth vocal style with a 3 octave range. WUN's lyrics are positive and thought provokong. WUN's music is happy music. Their live show is fun, funny, and educational. Songs: Crazy In Love Clap Your Hands for the Planet Dance of Life ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Youngs, Drew Palo Alto, California, USA Drew Youngs, a nationally released artist and composer, blends the qualities of his smooth Jazz vocals with nylon, bronze and steel string guitar. Songs: The Quad Double Espresso Zan-z-bar Quatro Double Espresso (second excerpt) Cuban Sunset Montumo White Sand ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Zen For A $ Santa Cruz, California, USA Very talented and tuneful trio from Santa Cruz with strong progressive roots with a wild modern dye-job. This track, Lie, showcases Zen's song writing ability, as well as their multi-layered approach to song texture. -russ Songs: Lie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------