Alternative

On Quickly Disappearing, Santos plumbs social consciousness and takes inspiration from the precarious predicament resulting from the melting polar ice caps and the crisis that is global warming. He brings this global issue into a sentimental and personal arena drawing parallels in his own life as an artist trying not to lose himself while also recognizing the enormity and urgency of this looming environmental disaster.

Alternative

A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Matthew Santos is currently based in Chicago where he is becoming known as one of the Windy City’s most promising musical talents. “Matters of the Bittersweet," is a collection of 12 live solo acoustic recordings and duets with fellow band members, Aviva Jaye and Robert Tucker.

Aternative

The emotions on This Burning Ship of Fools range from hope to wrath to loneliness as Santos plumbs subjects including community ("The Good Life"), the music industry ("Wide Eyed Firefly"), and romantic desirability ("Drop a Coin"). -Kevin McKeough, Chicago Magazine

Rock / Jazz / Vocal

On December 30, 2009, Candyrat put out the first Youtube video of The Reign of Kindo performing the song "Just Wait." It became an immediate hit as within the first 24 hour period it was one of the most highly rated and commented videos among Youtube's music category of videos. On April 28, 2010, the band officially confirmed their third record entitled "This Is What Happens"

Rock / Jazz / Vocal / Instrumental

Rare is it to find modern music that pinpoints the middle ground between a respect for past greats and a boldness to pave tomorrow. This is, quite modestly, the definition of The Reign of Kindo. Citing influences from Dave Brubeck to Ben Folds to Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto to John Mayer, there's not a degree of pomposity in this sound, just an honesty in the group's craft to blend such diverse influences into an identity so refreshing, unique, and universally personable.

Singer-Songwriter

The 12 songs on this album have been finely honed over the last two years as Ryan has perfected his craft out on the road. When the opening bars of the title track float from the speakers, it becomes apparent that this is a record that defines its creator. There is no bullshit on this album. Each song – from the jangly pop of ‘Medicine’, to the gospel-infused ‘Let Your Light Shine” – is delivered with such soul that you don’t question Spendlove’s honesty. - Steve Bradley - Fillmore Music

World

Recorded this past September in Chicago, Walk in Light is Andrew's best album to date. Featuring a full band comprised of the city's finest session musicians, it introduces an array of new songs from a broad spectrum of styles. From reggae beats to blues to folk, it displays beautifully Andrew's versatility as a guitarist, songwriter and arranger.

World

Traces of Silver was recorded and filmed in Nova Scotia, Canada in 2007 in a old barn at the Silver Glen Resort. The cd is a collection of vocal and instrumental songs with a single duet performed with Gillian Boucher.

Singer/Songwriter

Brooke Miller produced & played most of the instruments on "Shake it Off", her third release. “....Miller's vocals serve the melody and the lyrics with a modesty that lets them shine. But don't underestimate her voice & undeniable guitar skills. When Miller sings, it has the same effect as someone looking you straight in the eye. You believe her. “- Jim Farber NYC Daily News

Singer/Songwriter

Hailing from Prince Edward Island, on Canada s East Coast, 25 year-old Brooke Miller's brand of songwriting can best be described as timeless. Brooke's soothing voice bathes the listener in warmth and honey-like sweetness, while her lyrics paint vivid pictures of her life and experiences. A compelling guitarist as well, Brooke's style of acoustic playing is clear and strong, a perfect harmonic compliment to her tone.

Alternative / Folk

Cover Me In Moss changes it up for Mark Minelli. These recordings are closer to his roots and play out like a live performance. While Mark tips his hat toward many of his influences on this CD, he makes it his own, never falling the rules but at the same time keeping it somehow familiar.

Alternative / Folk

Gift Horse, is the debut from Mark Minelli. Gift Horse will tear open your mind and sing choirs of angels into your brain. It's going to make you move and move you.

Acoustic / Alt Folk

Justin Taylor's second recording Farther, follows his first with stripped-down productions consisting of his acousitc guitar and vocals with the occasional strings. This treatment lets the songs shine through and reach his audience with his honest lyrics.

Acoustic / Alt Folk

Justin Taylor's debut album "From Tienie Street" is as raw and honest as they come. Recorded with a single acoustic guitar and a single vocal, the songs were written with the intention that they would be able to stand unassisted by production. A risky and daring thing to do, since many respectable listeners crave the fullness of a band and the synergy and musicality which occurs between the various instruments. Some people, however, can hold a deep appreciation for a song in its most vulnerable and raw state, un-seduced by the temptation to become 'better'.

World

“There are few albums made today in which every track is exceptional.  There are few albums which the listener immediately wants to replay again and again.  But this is one of those rare albums.” — Sidestream radio program, Brisbane, Australia

Blues / Rock / Folk

Live in Transient Sound combines Nicholas’ love of the blues, passion for lyricism, and subtlety of the ballad with the rich audio atmosphere of the live room at Transient Sound. While his undeniable and original voice is showcased front and center, the strength of the recording is in the notable synergy that occurs between the players in the live studio setting.

Blues / Folk

Nicholas Barron is Chicago music. He sings like those blues cats that used to play on Maxwell Street. He performs and writes a mix of Acoustic Folk, Blues and Soul music ; spiritual, real, and deeply poetic. He plays guitar in a style that is truly his own; at once percussive and highly rhythmic with big beautiful chords and in funky tunings with his original one man band attack.

Folk / Alternative

Almost a solo accoustic recording. That was the idea, but a number of the tracks have gh on electric and Gary Craig joins in on almost half the recording which took place over 3 days in October, 2008. Just a couple of microphones in the room that you see to the left here and that's it– a raw and honest capturing of the songs.