Category: Artists you should know

Artists you should know, Asia, PopLeave a comment

Josephine Alexandra

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A MODERN DAY HERMIONE… ON GUITAR INDONESIA| INSTRUMENTAL/CLASSICAL/POP Indonesia is the 4th most populated country in the world, and the 14th largest in regards to land size [1] and just like every other country in the world, they have some amazing musicians and artists, whether you’ve heard of them or not. Chances are, if you’re not one of her 137,000+ followers on YouTube, you may have never heard of this insanely talented guitar player before. Josephine Alexandra (also known as JP Alexandra) is the youngest artist we have featured on Sferikul thus far, being only 16 years old. She hails … Continue reading Josephine Alexandra

Artists you should know, Europe, Folk, PopLeave a comment

Extinct vol. 4 – ALEX PARKS

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Alex Parks England | Pop, Folk RIP 2003-2006 Why you need to know her… Signature voice Amazing covers of legendary songs Cool look Signed to major label, only to literally VANISH a few years later May I present to you, a chick with one of the coolest voices around who, for reasons unknown, literally vanished from the music industry almost instantly. Intrigued yet? You should be. Back in 2003, BBC was running a singing talent/reality show called Fame Academy, before X Factor had come into existence. The only thing to spark the creation of the show really being American Idol … Continue reading Extinct vol. 4 – ALEX PARKS

Artists you should know, Europe, Other/Misc.Leave a comment

Žagar

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A Time Capsule’s Tale HUNGARY | EXPERIMENTAL/PSYCHEDELIC I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I love when I can’t define a band’s music! Though, this is something entirely different from the likes of China’s Leah Dou or Iceland’s Björk. This is psychedelic, man. Like, totally. Žagar is a band utilizing the things of the past to bring music back to life today, vintage sound clips and all. Upon first listen, you can pick up the subtleties drawing from inspirations like The Doors and Pink Floyd, but the band also stays inspired by newer artists like Floating Points … Continue reading Žagar

Artists you should know, Europe, RockLeave a comment

Dead Naked Hippies

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Leeding The Way U.K. | Post-Rock/Grunge It doesn’t get any fresher than Dead Naked Hippies. No, really. Fresh off the presses but not new to the music game, Leeds-based grunge band Dead Naked Hippies are something birthed right out of the 90’s rock scene and we could not be more grateful for what they bring to the plate. What’s so ironic is that they were but mere babes when 90’s grunge was at it’s peak, with ages ranging from the youngest at 23 to the eldest at 26 – all members having been born no earlier than ’91! Age however, … Continue reading Dead Naked Hippies

Artists you should know, Europe, FolkLeave a comment

Foy Vance

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At First Vance IRELAND | FOLK The first time I had ever heard the name “Foy Vance,” I turned to my friend at a Josh Groban concert and said, “That’s a funny way to say Vance Joy. Someone is getting fired.” And then this group of dapper men got on stage and the man who stepped up to the microphone was certainly not Vance Joy. “Closing my eyes for just a moment, I could imagine myself in Northern Ireland, sitting in a cozy pub on a rainy night with a pint of something delicious listening to soul-soothing music” “Who is … Continue reading Foy Vance

Artists you should know, Europe, Rap/Hip-HopLeave a comment

SXTN

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From The Underground Up GERMANY | RAP/HIP-HOP “In a rap battle, women are traditionally degraded by men. They are remembered when men feel that women behave like them.” – Juju Attitude – CHECK. Catchy – CHECK. Crass – CHECK. Clever – CHECK. Attractive – CHECK. Women involved in the rap music world are hit or miss. You’ve got your Lady Sovs, Queen Latifah’s, Nicki Minaj’s sure, but which one of them can actually stand up to the big boys of rap? Anybody? ANYBODY??? Well, I think these ladies do a hell of a job holding their own. But, I’m not … Continue reading SXTN

Artists you should know, North America, Rock, The ExtinctLeave a comment

Extinct – vol. 3: Secret & Whisper

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  Secret & Whisper Canada | Post-Hardcore RIP 2007-2011 [HIATUS] Why you need to know them… Killer, original male vocals Were too short-lived to have gained greater recognition Tolerable and likable even to those who don’t listen to hardcore music A phenomenal debut album   Members Charles Finn David Ecker Jason Ciolli Ryan Loerke Jordan Chase   Who doesn’t love a good story told in a song? Now – how about a heavier rock-sounding story? Signed to Christian record label Tooth & Nail Records in 2007, Secret & Whisper may have been short-lived in nature, but that does not discount … Continue reading Extinct – vol. 3: Secret & Whisper

Artists you should know, North America, RockLeave a comment

Reyno

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Not Too Long Ago… In a Galaxy Not Too Far Away MEXICO | SPACE ROCK OK, so the only reason I know Reyno is because I fell down a musical rabbit-hole on Apple Music several months ago when searching for Latin Rock and wow – I REGRET NOTHING. [I recommend everyone take trips through musical rabbit holes as often as you can, by the way!] I stumbled upon Pacifico (Peaceful), a song from their 2015 album Dualidad (Duality) and could not stop listening to these guys for well over a week. I was practically shouting my love for their epic … Continue reading Reyno

Artists you should know, Australia, RockLeave a comment

Courtney Barnett

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 AUSTRALIA | INDIE ROCK/ PSYCHEDELIC How to Boil an Egg – what a peculiar title and what a peculiar girl. Known for her deadpan style of singing, all melancholy-like, Courtney Barnett has been featured everywhere from Rolling Stone Mag, to playing on Ellen, Conan, and even SNL! She has played some of the biggest music festivals around like Coachella and SXSW and was even nominated for a Grammy back in 2015, upon release of her first LP Sometimes I Sit and Think and Sometimes I Just Sit! This Aussie is a skillful storyteller above all else when it comes to … Continue reading Courtney Barnett

Artists you should know, Other/Misc., Pop, South America1 Comment

Amanitas

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Toxically Alluring Pop CHILE | DREAM POP When a band names themselves after something deadly, that often translates over to their music and Amanitas is no exception. However, their poison is gentle and slow acting, pulling you in seductively, little by little. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Amanita as the following: Amanita – am·a·ni·ta ˌa-mə-ˈnī-tə, -ˈnē- noun | any of a genus (Amanita) of white-spored basidiomycetous fungi that typically have a volva and an annulus about the stipe and include some deadly poisonous forms Sure, there are all-girl bands out there, yes, but this one has an uncanny allure to it. With … Continue reading Amanitas