March 01, 2005Keeping you up-to-date with our contests and site content!
Spring has sprung — almost, it's still a little chilly in New Jersey!
The site is growing, with fresh content popping up everywhere!

This month, we bring you our newest featured artist, Chasing Arcadia. This Canadian band rocks it so well that we are determined to spread the word about their tunes with a contest. ADD ABOUT CONTEST.

Reviews are springing up weekly, so be sure to check back regularly to hear about the latest bands. Our newest adds include Joe Beleznay, Jon Fritz and Bens Bones. Coming soon: Ed Harcourt and Rachel Sage, to name a few.

We also ventured out February 16th to see Matt Wertz and Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers. Check out the show review!

We're also gearing up for Kristen's beach wedding on April 2! And to give it a DiscoveringArtists.com touch, our buddy Matt Santry will be playing a few tunes at the ceremony — stay tuned for pictures!

Enjoy the spring, and our latest issue.

Rock on,

Dan and Kristen
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News
Michael Tolcher is beginning to headline venues nationwide. Current tour dates include shows with Ingram Hill, Blue Merle, Graham Colton, Gavin DeGraw and Jem, and his single, "Mission Responsible" is getting adds at Hot AC stations nationwide. • Red Wanting Blue will be headlining "Q104 Presents" The show is at the House of Blues in Cleveland on March 5 with an appearance on Fox-8 TV March 4. The band's new single, "Leaving Behind," was remixed by Jeff Juliano (Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Jason Mraz) and will be serviced to radio in the coming weeks. • Kate Voegele has just released her new EP, Louder Than Words, which includes some revamped and previously unreleased material. The songs were recorded with producer Marshall Altman (Marc Broussard, Zebrahead) and have drawn label attention. • Todd Martin's single, "She Knows," recently hit #1 on the Alternative Addiction Unsigned Band charts, and Martin's music was licensed by MTV's Real World and Road Rules shows. • Win Tori Amos' New CD and Book! Win a prize pack consisting of Tori's new CD "The Beekeeper" and Tori's biography "Piece By Piece." Click here for more. The Contest is only open to legal residents of Canada.
Latest Reviews
CD Reviews:
Joe Beleznay: Running to be Gone
Yes, he is a singer-songwriter, and no, we can't get enough of this stuff. "For the Night" is an acoustic rock hit with a varied tempo and lush string arrangements. Beleznay's vocals are soft and smooth, and the lyrics resonate as he simply sings, "Can I make her see/The real me/For the night ." It sort of reveals every guy's vulnerabilities, which is typical of male singer-songwriters, but this guy does it right. Most of the lyrics on this album are simple in stature, but it's the simplicity that gives them such profound meaning. "Picture Me" featured a great introduction, with more sounds and lyrics that flow like the cool Long Island Sound breezes this guy must adore living in Connecticut. Overall, I love the harmonies and melodies on this Matt Nathanson-ish collection.
Favorite Tracks: Picture Me, For the Night
Rating: 5 stars

Chasing Arcadia: Chasing Arcadia
 
Wow. I love when great music comes out of a seemingly nowhere place, though Canada is home to some of our favorite artists here at Discovering Artists. This band hails from our neighbor to the north and resonates throughout their album and used to be called Christopher Band. Give me more from these guys -- their sound rocked and every song on the CD was a treat to listen to. "It's Over" had a sound that crossed between my beloved Buddahead and U2. "It's alright, you can lay your head down/It's over now/I'm sorry, everything turns out wrong/I'm sorry." "Rise Above" had simple acoustic strums that oozed into a slow, melodic sentimental gem. The three-piece band's album is a montage of emotions, gracefully presented and beautifully conveyed. I will be following this band with a close eye and a soft spot for their tunes.
Favorite Tracks: It's Over, Summertime
Rating: 5 stars
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Featured Artist
Chasing Arcadia
In the grand scheme of great Canadian musical discoveries, we have nabbed another one we are ga-ga over. This alternative rock band combines meaningful lyrics with soft acoustic rock that we love – introducing Chasing Arcadia. Read More...
Contests
Chasing Arcadia - Chasing Arcadia
This month we are giving away 3 copies of Chasing Arcadia's self-titled debut. Two winners will win this CD and one grand-prize winner will get an autographed copy. Click here to enter! Entries are due by March 31, 2005. Click here for a review of this CD.
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