“Darkness Seeks Light EP” by Mervin Scott (Rock Artist from London, England)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Mervin Scott with a Grindie award for their CD "Darkness Seeks Light EP"!

 

"Darkness Seeks Light EP" by Mervin Scott is a delightfully edgy collection of electronica-infused modern rock! Every song on this EP demonstrates great vocal talent, catchy lyrics, memorable melodies, and solid song structures. Furthermore, the production provides a very interesting and tasteful mix of sounds. Listeners cannot help but eagerly await the LP after listening to this powerful preview! "Unknown Is Her Name," this collection's biggest rocker, radiates a hypnotic allure fueled mainly by its effect-laden vocals. "Summer' Come to An End" ventures into the pop end of the musical spectrum while still maintaining a firm rock sound. Furthermore, the bass line of this song is very groovy and compelling! Fans of Peter Gabriel, pick up your copy of "Darkness Seeks Light" and see what all this buzz is about!

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com
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“Under The Influence” by Zak Alister (Rock Artist from New York City, New York(NY))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Zak Alister with a GrIndie award for his CD "Under The Influence"!

 

"Under The Influence" by Zak Alister is an impressive rock album, bearing a myriad of unique sounds and musical influences. The CD includes elements of blues, rock n' roll, and world music. The CD includes top-notch production and musicianship, especially guitarwork. The highlight of the CD is the excellent songwriting, producing hook-filled bluesy rock songs. "Coconut Blues" makes a very lively opening for "Under the Influence." This blues-rock tune delivers some excellent electric guitar work, and immediately acquaints listeners to Zaks appealing voice. The heavily reggae-influenced "Sister of Mercy" again flaunts great song structure and lyrically explores themes of faith and hope, like many of the songs on this CD. "Riff for Frank" and "Slimy Fishes" are among this collection's biggest rockers. Fans of Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones ought to add this CD to their collection, ASAP!

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com
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“Sinners & Saviors” by Sixth Degree (Rock Artist from Ohio(OH))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Sixth Degree with a GrIndie award for their CD "Sinners & Saviors"!

 

"Sinners & Saviors" by the explosive Sixth Degree is an energetic brew of hard-driving rock anthems! It's easy to notice a sense of chemistry between these band members, perhaps because this band is comprised of two sets of brothers. Regardless, one thing's for sure – this band has a very tight and fresh sound. Melodic arrangements of overdriven guitars paired with edgy, powerful vocals fuse together to produce unforgettable songs! "Waiting" opens with a mesmerizing bass line, and quickly releases its rock fury to become mosh-pit-perfect! Moreover, this band has a keen sense for producing catchy melodies and choruses, as demonstrated by songs like "Reach Higher." Displaying their diversity, "Let It All Go" takes on a more alternative sound. With production as impressive as The Sixth Degree's songwriting, "Sinners & Saviors" should be in every rock-lover's collection. Fans of Linkin Park and Sevendust will fall head-over-heals for this new rock sensation!

-Xavier P. (for RadioIndy.com)
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“21st Century” by Filly Astro (Rock Artist from British Columbia, Canada)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Filly Astro with a GrIndie award for their CD "21st Century"!

 

Venture into the "21st Century" with the thrilling Filly Astro and you'll find yourself in rock heaven! Hard-driving, grinding, and electrifying are just some of the many ways to describe this powerhouse collection. "Wait For Me" flaunts some unforgettable electric guitar riffs, and introduces listeners to Filly's powerful and edgy vocals! "Glass Window" delivers an irresistible groove, and serves as insight into the creative and soul-searching lyrics of these tunes. Veering back to the sounds of classic rock, "Cecile" slows down the pace a bit and invites listeners to take a taste of Filly's delightful diversity. Moreover, skillful instrumentation and quality production brings this collection to a very nice finish! Fans of Bon Jovi and Pearl Jam will appreciate this awesome collection of rock hits!

-Xavier P. (for RadioIndy)
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"Kalh Orexh" by Mavri Magioneza (Rock Artist from Greece)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Mavri Magioneza with a GrIndie award for their CD "Kalh Orexh"!

 

Rock fans, get ready to jump up and down to the energized new sounds of "Kalh Orexh" ("Enjoy Your Meal") by the electrifying Mavri Magioneza (Black Mayonnaise)! Brewing up an exciting mix of rock and electronica, Mavri Magioneza achieves an unforgettable new sound. "Junk Food (4 Thought)" demonstrates their tactical placement of the perfect electronic elements, which really gives these rock songs more body and personality! Hooks form the foundation of every song on "Kalh Orexh." Overdriven, grinding electric guitars are the staples of this CD. "Syn8hma" shows off this band's amazing instrumentation while introducing some sweet electric solos! "Kinhsh Mat" flaunts a hard-hitting drum arrangement and awesome synthesizers. Moreover, a blend of edgy and smooth vocal tones makes these vocal performances very enticing! Lyrically, "Kalh Orexh" tackles political issues, everyday life, and closely follows a theme of relating who we are to what we eat or intake from the world around us. Polished to a brilliant finish with professional production, this is one CD that every rock addict must have!

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com
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"Ultramarine" by A.J. Rosales (Modern Rock artist from Chicago, Illinois(IL))

RadioIndy is pleased to present A.J. Rosales with a GrIndie award for their CD "Ultramarine"!

 

"Ultramarine" by the modern rock veteran A.J. Rosales is yet another declaration of his astounding talent for crafting hits! Every song on this CD is simply unforgettable. A.J.'s voice is unbelievably fine-tuned and refreshingly-toned, best demonstrated in the beautiful falsetto melodies in "What's with all the Heartache?" "3:15" shows how talented the musicians on this album are with its incredible drum beat, electric guitar riffs and solos, and catchy bass lines. What's more, the songwriting on "Ultramarine" is outstanding, tackling love and heartbreak with A.J.'s powerful arsenal of lyrical hooks and rhymes. To top all of this off, the production of this album rivals that of the biggest names in modern rock! Fans of Rob Thomas and Howie Day will fall head-over-heals for this masterpiece!

-Xavier P. for RadioIndy
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