Category Archive: A-TRAN’S BAND OF THE WEEK

BOTW #96 – Benjamin Clementine

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With the dramatic phrasing and movie score-like instrumentation, an effortless, yet very emotive vocal delivery with a tone reminiscent of George Ezra and the smoothness of Young the Giant’s Sameer Gadhia, and a… Continue reading

BOTW #95 – Sam Dew

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Sure, “another alternative pop/indie artist” is what you might be thinking, but Sam Dew combines all of your favorite indie elements with a smooth falsetto and R&B vocal stylings for his own spin… Continue reading

BOTW #94 – Prince Harvey

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Have you ever wanted to record a mixtape, a single, an EP, or an album, but felt held back because of your lack of resources and equipment? Well, when Prince Harvey found himself… Continue reading

BOTW #93 – Halsey

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I love pop music, and almost every form and variation of it. Halsey has a got a sound that is pop driven, yet alternative to what you would normally hear on a Top40… Continue reading

BOTW #92 – KANEHOLLER

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Anytime I find myself listening to EDM or electronic genres, there comes a point where everything starts sounding the same. KANEHOLLER did not fall victim to this EDM monotony. I had no idea… Continue reading

BOTW #91 – MisterWives

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Band of the Week has been on a slight hiatus, but we are back, and just in time for festival season! I’m heading to Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco for the… Continue reading

BOTW #90 – BORNS

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After hearing “Electric Love” on the radio about a month ago, I have listened to it at least twice a day. The dreamy background vocals, undeniably catchy melody, and just everything about the… Continue reading

BOTW #89 – Stefan Pruett

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With a bit of 80s new wave flare detected in his moody vocal timbre, sparkling synths tastefully placed in the track, and indie pop vibes in his catchy melodies, Stefan Pruett has made… Continue reading

BOTW #88 – Ryn Weaver

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Relatively new to the music world, Ryn Weaver put out her debut EP, Promsies, in 2014 and she is already all over the internet scene. Ryn has got such a cool alternative pop… Continue reading

BOTW #87 – Hydrogen Child

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Much girl power rocking the lead vocals AND drums – I’m all about it. Hyrdrogen Child’s poppy melodies and dance-y electro vibes caught my ear instantly as I was browsing through the “Related… Continue reading

BOTW #86 – Betty Who

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Band of the Week is back for 2015, and we’re starting out with a sassy pop singer, obviously. I remember the huge buzz around Betty Who a few years ago all over social… Continue reading

BOTW #85 – Tom Odell

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Brit-pop never fails me. Tom Odell has has a indie rock vibe with the lyrical flow of a true singer-songwriter. The unique texture of his voice makes anything he sings sound instantly honest… Continue reading

BOTW #84 – Willow

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You probably know Will Smith’s daughter, Willow, as the kid who sang the wildly viral “Whip My Hair” a few years back, but she has clearly grown out of that stage. Willow just… Continue reading

BOTW #83 – PVRIS

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I had the pleasure of covering this band for Rain City Ambience when they opened on the Mayday Parade tour a couple weeks ago, and I still can’t get over how much they… Continue reading

BOTW #82 + CONCERT RECAP – Tom Eddy

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Tom Eddy is making some big waves in Seattle music. You may have seen Tom fronting electronic/dance band, Beat Connection, or maybe even his soul/funk outfit, The Dip. Either way, these two ensembles… Continue reading