Artists to Watch

This weekly Earvolution feature highlights up and coming artists we think you should get to know. We are always on the lookout for emerging talent, so if you have any recommendations, or if you would like to submit your own music for review, contact us at hilltownmedia@gmail.com.

Goner

A while back, Caitlin Cary told us in an interview to go out of our way to discover an up and coming band from Raleigh, N.C. named Goner. Wow, I can't believe it took me so long to heed her genius; I may never stop kicking myself. Their sophomore release from Bifocal Media, How good we had it, is Pop college style. I am hesitant to tell you that they have no guitar player, because it might take you a while to figure that out otherwise. Their sound is nonetheless full and key-board driven with strong bass, solid drums and Michael Stipe-like vocals. Check them out here.

Girlyman

Uh huh, that's right, Girlyman. Stop laughing because this trio of two women and one girlyman from Brooklyn is no joke. Their gorgeous harmonies blend male and female voices in a way that is reminiscent of Peter, Paul & Mary, but much more modern. Their arrangements are multi-layered, weaving in slide-guitars and mandolins. Lyrically they are as quirky as their name suggests, but their hooks do not disappoint. Their debut, Remember who I am, was self-released on Clever Shark Records. Check it out here.