From April 4th to June 4th The
Ripple Effect ran a campaign on the excellent online music website ReverbNation
(www.reverbnation.com). This campaign allowed any artist or band
registered with ReverbNation to submit their music to The Ripple Effect for
possible review on the site and airplay on The Ripple Effect radio shows. When all was said and done we had received
4,799 submissions! Incredible! The purpose of this column is to highlight
those artists and bands whose musical submissions I accepted as being worthy of
consideration. While these are not
reviews per se, I’m going to provide a brief rundown of what to expect from
each artist/band, a sample when available, and a link to check out more on
their corresponding ReverbNation page.
Gideon’s Daughter
– I’m not sure what I would call this trio from Wenatchee, WA. Alt folk?
Foot stompin’ Americana? I think
I’ll settle for downright groovy! Their
bio states that the band was heavily influenced by The Civil Wars and Mumford
And Sons. While I can neither confirm
nor deny that statement, I can definitely state for the record that this song
is awesome.
ReverbNation Page – http://www.reverbnation.com/gideonsdaughter
Song Sample – “Ain’t Got Nuthin’”
Children Of Nova
– From San Diego, CA comes this five piece rock band that I find very
interesting. Very interesting
indeed. Their song submission mostly
reminds me of Muse, but at times I hear a splash of The Mars Volta thrown in
for good measure. If that combination
sounds at all good to you, I suggest following the link below. It will be worth your while.
ReverbNation Page – http://www.reverbnation.com/childrenofnova
Song Sample – “Moments Of Clarity”
This City Awaits
– This trio from Fort Worth, TX is out to rock your world. The song they submitted to the Ripple
campaign has a strong modern rock sound.
The music and vocals sound pretty darn powerful in combination. They compare themselves with Chevelle,
Breaking Benjamin, and Anberlin. If
you’re into those bands check out This City Awaits.
ReverbNation Page – http://www.reverbnation.com/thiscityawaits
Song Sample – “The Addiction”
Matt Stanley And
The Decoys – Oh yeah! This is some
serious 70s inspired throwback groove oriented rock and roll out of Kamloops,
British Columbia! The bass and drums
seem to be in lockstep laying down a solid foundation that the guitars
playfully riff over. Inspired by Led
Zeppelin (clearly), The Rolling Stones, and Tom Petty. Take a listen waveriders.
ReverbNation Page – http://www.reverbnation.com/mattstanley
Song Sample – “I Know”
Frankie Beagle
– Let’s see. The bio page of this
Johannesburg, GP artist states that she makes ‘Folk-Soul’ music. I suppose I can get on board with that
description. Her voice reminds me of
Norah Jones. It sounds pure and natural,
which I find very appealing. In fact I’d
go so far as to say that her singing sounds downright regal on her song
submission. Similar artists include
Regina Spektor, Feist, and Fiona Apple.
ReverbNation Page – http://www.reverbnation.com/frankiebeagle
Song Sample – “Save Yourself”
Revel 9 – In
my humble opinion this is some pure, unadulterated rock and roll! The band’s sound has an undeniable edge to it
thanks to some seriously biting guitar tones and solid drumming. I realize there are not many people who will
understand this comment, but this music totally reminds me of a band named
Loudmouth. Their bio suggests that they
sound like Shinedown, Three Days Grace, and the Foo Fighters. I don’t really agree with that assessment,
but I do strongly suggest you listen to this band’s music. Click the link and rock out people!
ReverbNation Page – http://www.reverbnation.com/revel9
Song Sample – “San Jose”
--Penfold
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