Genre: blues
Born and raised in the heart of Jackson, Mississippi, Zac Harmon is a true disciple of the music that emanated from the city’s historic Farish Street district, universally recognized as the home of such great blues legends like the late, great Elmore James.
Portland, OR
If you like Steve Poltz, you'll like Zachari Cahn.
Los Angeles, CA
"A recent article calls Zachariah a "hillbilly hip-hopper." But a hick-hopper Zachariah is not. Ghost Signs (Zachariah's new album) is hard evidence to his identity as a singer-songwriter who just happens to blend rap into a couple of his twangy tunes." - Harp Magazine
Los Angeles, CA
Influenced by the likes of Elliott Smith, Nick Drake, Paul McCartney, Todd Rundgren and Jeff Buckley, Zack Hexum is accomplished on both guitar and saxophone. His debut, The Story So Far, was produced by the award-winning Don Gehman (REM, Bruce Hornsby)...
"an irresistible blend of rock, pop and jazz... Hexum artfully draws from influences from different times and genres while paving a road distinctly his own." - Campus Circle
Local Band!
RIYL: RJD2, El-P, Daft Punk, Daedelus and Prefuse 73
Zackey Force Funk fuses p-funk, electro, disco, electronix, rap and everything dirty, pure and with soul! ... Riding the cutting edge right here in Tucson.
St. Louis
Local Band!
Los Angeles
Genre: Blues
Born and raised in the heart of Jackson, Mississippi, Zac Harmon is a true disciple of the music that emanated from the city’s historic Farish Street district, universally recognized as the home of such great blues legends like the late, great Elmore James.
While in high school and college, Harmon gigged as a guitarist for the likes of Z.Z. Hill, Dorothy Moore and Sam Myers. Relocating to L.A. in the early eighties, he worked as a studio musician and then established himself as a writer and producer, crafting songs for the likes of the O’Jays, Whispers, Karyn White, Alexander O'Neal and Black Uhuru.
Composing and performing music for a movie score, Harmon was compelled to pursue his longtime dream to return to his roots and record his first Blues project. The result was 2002’s Live at Babe & Ricky's Inn, an electrifying testimony to Mississippi Blues, which showcased the sound at its best and introduced Harmon as a true torchbearer for the “next generation of the Blues”.
That release was followed by The Blues According To Zacariah, which garnered major national airplay, including XM, Sirius and the American Blues Network. XM listeners voted Harmon “Best New Blues Artist” in the inaugural XM Nation Awards in 2005. In 2006, Harmon won the Blues Music Award for “Best New Artist Debut” for The Blues According to Zacariah. Later that year, he was featured in Blues Revue magazine, as one of the 10 artists that “…represent the future of the blues”.
El Paso, TX
Zechs Marquise features a member of The Mars Volta, and like the Mars Volta they combine a wide variety of sounds and instruments to create a prog-psych sound that has been likened to Can, Pink Floyd and King Crimson. With their energetic and ever evolving live performance, they have garnered quite the reputation... Expect to hear more form this act soon.
San Francisco, CA
"All-Femaile Tribute to Led Zeppelin !!!"
Zepparella,composed of the members of BOTTOM and AC/DShe, the legendary all-girl AC/DC tribute band, are in a word - AWESOME! Plant, Page, Jones and Bonzo would be proud... These girls are on fire... and we're not just talking about their music.
Las Vegas, NV
STL, MO
Genre: Folk, Rock, Alternative, Pop
Local Band!
RIYL: Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, Bob Marley
Local Band!
Minneapolis, MN
RIYL: Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins and PJ Harvey
Zoo Animal is the project of singer-songwriter Holly Newsom, who combines elements of indie, grunge, and minimalism to create a swirling and introspective world of melody and intimate lyrics.
Austin, TX
"Zykos is...a walking advertisement for the virtues of disparate influences... (Comedy Horn) an exciting debut album..." - Skyscraper
"whatever Zykos gives up in terms of immediate hooks by opting for the softer approach, they more than make up for in depth. Comedy Horn rewards repeat listening - there's always more to find, always little touches that you missed the last time through, and it's that depth that's going to keep you coming back for more." - Splendid Reviews
"Zykos...(have) crafted an indie sound distinctively its own" 3 1/2 Stars - The Austin Chronicle
Oregon
Genre: Blues/Hip Hop Infusion
RIYL: Amy Winehouse, Big Mamma Thornton
ZZ Ward grew up surrounded by the Blues. Her father wrote and sung Blues music and ZZ used to perform with him and his band when she was younger. As she got older she gained a new musical love, which was Hip-Hop. She started writing hooks and performing for local rappers and the rest as they say is history. She took her roots in Blues and love of Hip-Hop and blended the two genres to create her own unique sound.
Genre: blues/hiphop/soul
ZZ Ward grew up surrounded by the Blues. Her father wrote and sung Blues music and ZZ used to perform with him and his band when she was younger. As she got older she gained a new musical love, which was Hip-Hop. She started writing hooks and performing for local rappers and the rest as they say is history. She took her roots in Blues and love of Hip-Hop and blended the two genres to create her own unique sound.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
ZZZ: one crazy pair of Dutch guys that RAWK. They will appeal to fans of Suicide, Wire and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. No kiddin' these guys are way cool... and still undiscovered in the US. Be the first on your block to know the next hot thing.
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