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Meeting of the Mimes
Established in January 2023, Meeting of the Mimes is an Alternative Rock band founded by Alex O’Brien as a simple hobby. He later joined forces with the talented vocals, lyrical collaboration, and production of Adam Huttington in March 2024. Meeting of the Mimes experiments with several rock genres such as punk rock, 90’s rock, metal, and even experiments with Electronic dance music, blues, neoclassical and pop. The only way to truly describe the sound is “Eclectic Rock”.
With influences from Relient K, Switchfoot, Queen, Weezer, Skillet, Simon and Garfunkel, Mae, Daft Punk, Red and many others, Meeting of the Mimes has several guest instrumentals and vocals, promising never to have the same sound.
Fueled by the band’s Christian faith, it’s lyrics are meant to inspire
and think of the true meaning of life.
Message To Bears
London-born, Bristol-based Message To Bears, a softly soaring force in the Indie-folk landscape, has unveiled his newest single 'Half Light' on February 14th, 2025 via Lost Birds Records.
With over 200 million streams across platforms, Message To Bears has caught the attention of BBC Radio presenters Nitin Sawhney, Guy Garvey, Tom Robinson, BBC Gloucestershire, BBC Wiltshire 104.3, BBC Somerset, BBC Radio Bristol, NPR and KEXP 90.3 FM's Pacific Notions, and seen support from publications such as Vulture, Stereogum, Teen Vogue, CLASH Magazine, NOTION, Music Radar, The Line of Best Fit, and Mixmag, to name but a few.
He has supported Nils Frahm at Oxford's historic Holywell Music Room and Olafur Arnalds at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall, performed at Green Man Festival ahead of legends like Mumford and Sons, Flaming Lips, Beirut, The Tallest Man on Earth and Efterklang. His work also appeared in the iconic game Life is Strange, alongside Mogwai, Local Natives, Foals, José González, Alt-J, and Bright Eyes, and has had his music featured in Netflix hits Virgin River and Warrior Nun.
Message To Bears is the musical alias of English composer and multi-instrumentalist Jerome Alexander, renowned for crafting emotive, cinematic soundscapes that blend ambient, folk, post-rock, and electronic influences. Since his 2007 debut EP1, which sold out instantly, Alexander has released several acclaimed albums, including Departures (2009), Folding Leaves (2012), Maps, Carved From Tides, and Constants. Known for his lush arrangements and atmospheric style, his work has been featured in films, TV, and advertisements worldwide. Influenced by a range of artists from Explosions In the Sky to Bon Iver to Ry X to José González, Message To Bears crafts an ethereal Indie Folk sound with occasional smatterings of ambient orchestral music. 'Half Light' will ensnare fans of Cinematic Orchestra, Novo Amor and Sufjan Stevens.
'Half Light' is an intricate web of gossamer sonic layers, masterfully woven to create a breathtaking blend of orchestral music and ambient atmospherics. Airy piano, soulful swelling trumpets, heavenly choral passages and ethereal electronic textures are but a few of the carefully crafted elements of Message To Bears' sonic painting.
Speaking about the track, Message To Bears divulged: "'Half Light' is supposed to capture a moment of vulnerability and hope. Those quiet in-between moments where clarity begins to emerge. The recording process involved layering delicate textures, piano, electronics and
trumpet which helped bring out the emotional resonance."
Middle Dog
Get ready to let loose with the San Francisco Bay Area's ultimate indie-funk experience, Middle Dog.
Founded in 2022, Middle Dog is a high-energy original band led by guitarist and vocalist, Evan Bachmann whose sweet vocals and melodic playing, sprinkle the band's sound with life, improvisation, and creativity. Leading a dynamic and captivating rhythm section, percussionist Paul Urrutia brings an unmatched groove that lets you know this band isn't all bark.
In the midst of a bustling 2024, Middle Dog came blazing through like a Greyhound off the leash, drawing in a loyal and ever-growing fanbase affectionately referred to as the Dogpound. They feel their rapid rise can be attributed to a deep commitment to perfecting their craft, churning out scorching hot originals, and connecting with those at their live shows. Having played at and been invited back to some of San Francisco's most historic establishments such as Milk Bar, The Savoy Tivoli and The Golden Gate Park Bandshell, the band is currently is gearing up for some live shows as they just released their first EP, Mainland.
As a tight-knit group, Middle Dog sets themselves apart with a sound that beautifully intertwines the best of funk, folk and rock - serving up a musical feast that you simply can't resist. With emotive lyrics, captivating melodies, and boundless energy, this exceptional group will have
your tail movin' and groovin'
to their beat in no time.