Clocking in at just under an hour in length, Drift takes the listener on a 12-song journey through space and time. From the moment the first song begins to play, head-bobbing, dream-like melodies build up out of the aether of atmospheric soundscapes to create trance-inducing rhythms that put you into a state of near awe, pulling you out of your own body and taking you to places and times normally only visited during sleeping hours. Waves of sound, building on one another, create butterflies in
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NPR Announces 2017 Tiny Desk Concert Contest
NPR Music and Lagunitas Brewing Company have announced the 2017 Tiny Desk Concert Contest! The winner of the Contest will play a Tiny Desk concert behind the desk at NPR. Then, they'll go on a fully-funded tour of the United States with NPR Music and sponsor, Lagunitas Brewing...
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Born and raised in Charleston, SC SLO (Stop Light Observations) is an innovative Rock group whose heart lies in their story. Starting the band at only 13 years old, this young group of childhood friends thrives on a deep connection with their audience to inspire and ignite greater awareness. With...
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Last Call for Tiny Desk Concert Contest Submissions
Today is the LAST day to submit your submission to the Tiny Desk Concert contest! You have until tonight at 11:59pm EST to submit HERE. Remember, this is a contest about the creativity in your music, not the polish of your video. Last year’s winning entry was shot on an iPad! The...
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Rock N’ Revival for a Cure at The Southgate House Revival
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2016 Tiny Desk Concert Contest
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The seeds of Indie Rock band Near Earth Objects were planted when singer/guitarist Devin Clarke and bassist/keyboardist Leland Davis got together to jam while in high school (they’d been friends since middle school). A few years later, they decided to get more serious about...
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The Space Merchants at Urban Artifact
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Get to Know The Salesman and Grab a Free EP
Chris Egan aka The Salesman is a singer/songwriter from Newport, KY. Egan is the only official member and the project relies on collaboration from other local musicians (although Egan writes all of the songs). We sat down with The Salesman to get some background. Make sure to read all the way until...
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MidPoint Indie Summer Lineup Released
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Locals Submit for NPR Tiny Desk Concert Contest
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Interview: Near Earth Objects to Play The Woodward Theater
We last spoke with Near Earth Objects in August. Near Earth Objects has since added a band member, started recording their first full length album and nearly sold out of merch at a show! The band will be playing at The Woodward Theater on November 21st with Fluffer and Speaking Suns! Get to know...
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Near Earth Objects at The Drinkery
Near Earth Objects are hitting up The Drinkery with Kumasi tonight! We got to know this band prior to the show... Tell us how Near Earth Objects came to be…Near Earth Objects came together about two years ago. The members are Devin Clarke, Richard Inman, and Leland Davis. Devin and Leland met...
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Even Tiles is Playing Your Favorite Music Venue
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