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PEOPLE
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Evan Wardell
This San Francisco based singer/ songwriter keeps himself focused and intent on what his goals are. Evan, born on the New England archipelago, has kept his life in line with the two things he loves best in the world: writing and recording original music. From his upheaval from Massachusetts, Evan traveled to the bay area in search of recording knowledge and the burgeoning songwriter scene. His songs seem to be the sum of his individual experiences; each song a ladle-full of water syphoned from the pool of experiential inspiration. Give Evan a listen, especially the song "Hypochondriac", you won't be disappointed. -
Joveek Murphy Amsterdam, Netherlands
Upbeat Electropop is Dutch songwriter Joveek's preferred genre, and he creates it with seeming ease. All of his tracks are hard hitting, well put together, and cleanly produced. His music is driven by his upbringing. Born into a musical family, Joveek began experimenting with digital music at the ripe age of 11, while honing his skills through formal training. Surely, Joveek has come a long way from those preteen attic experimentations, and has quite a repertoire to show for it. We here at Indaba are especially impressed with the catchy "Haantje de voorste". -
Dale Crowley Napa, United States
Everything about Dale Crowley seems to be uplifting. One listen to his electronic world music will put you in an unconditionally good mood, with its catchy grooves and intelligent arrangements. This isn't surprising, considering he has traveled the world and even spent a few years at a Zen Buddhist Monastery for several years. Dale has several decades of musical experience under his belt, and now enjoys a career as a video game composer. Dale is also the founder of the Upanishad Project, an effort to release an album with proceeds to go to the Smile Train charity. -
Darin G. Amersfoort, Netherlands
Darin's music represents some of the cleanest production we've heard here at Indaba. Based out of Holland, this producer and keyboard player certainly has the talent to blow up on the world stage. Currently, Darin is busy touring with the reggae band the Rootsriders and is actively producing songs for Dutch based artists. We are especially impressed by the Rootsriders song "Thief in the Night". Its groove will have even the most dedicated wallflower moving slowly toward the dance floor. Everything in this track fits perfectly with the vibe of the song, from the bass to the flute. Give Darin a listen! -
Lucy M.
Sometimes, it takes a great deal of searching to to find feeling and meaning. And sometimes, artists go their entire lives, have successful careers, and still never create anything truly genuine. Yet, this isn't a problem Lucy has, or has ever had, in our opinion. Each one of her songs has a raw and true feeling, an obvious depth beyond the harmonic and melodic structures of the songs. Traveling through life from Massachusetts to San Francisco has surely left Lucy's music grounded in experience; there is no superficial weight that needs to be shed from her tracks, and no, lyrics are not necessary. One track we found particularly intriguing is entitled "Free". -
Matt Powers Coarsegold, United States
"Matt Powers pounds the bass", and we would say, the vocals too. Matt seems poised to follow in other bass pounding song writers (like Sting and McCartney), with his ability to produce a high powered show along with some catchy and well thought out songs. Currently the bass player for the California outfit PEOPLE, Matt has accrued a serious resume over the years. In the professional world, Matt has had the opportunity to record and perform with artists as diverse as Shawn Pelton and James Rotondi. We are very impressed with Matt's newest song "Buy In Buy Out", so give it a listen!
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Cyanide - New song idea
David Bowman has just written a new song to be fleshed out inspired by the 90's rock bands Korn and Nirvana. Entitled "Cyanide" this neo-Grunge sketch could use a make over. Come help David add to the mix and come away with something great. -
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The DUB master has just dropped a superfantabulistic beat on the Indaba world, now it needs your voices and input to be truly killing. Help Dubby Dub as he strives to transform the game into something of his own imagination. -
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Peace partners - Unforgotten
Here's another Peace Partners session. Pete Wright starts it off with a somber chord progression and a very fitting string track, than adds onto it with an inspired chorus. Now, help finish it by lending your voice- do it for peace. -
Tangomarkkinat
This session is not for the faint hearted! As Ulf has been exploring new and different world music, he has come across something very interesting. This song is a very interesting Finnish Tango written in 4/4 over 11/8. If you're up to the challenge, join this session. -
When Order Breeds Habit - Killin Time
Calling all Hip-Hop artists! Producer John Kershaw is looking for lyricists to hop onto this session. It's a slow rock based groove with a fat synth bass that needs an MC. If you have what it takes to spit over something a bit alternative, this is the session for you!
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