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Polyenso

Post-hardcore Polyenso (previously known as Oceania) is alternative-ambient rock gold. Recently releasing their first full-length One Big Particular Loop. It feels as though they’ve finally established a signature sound. The most obvious comparison would be to alt rock juggernauts Radiohead, but there are also influences from R.E.M., and a bit of jazz and soul. There’s even a track that’s electronic pop-funk; expect a band true to its roots with hints of innovation.

The Walking Tree

In the vein of Life in Your Way, this is hardcore rock delivered in a recognizable package. Using only guitar, bass, and drums, The Walking Tree establishes a sound that exists outside of the times of today’s rock. Lyrically, the themes they explore contrast with their sound, leading us through forgiveness and transformation. Many of these songs could be about God, and while their website pledges that their music is also worship, it certainly isn’t only that.

Author

Author is an alternative rock band with beautiful lyrics and vocals over a thoughtfully produced array of guitar, bass, drums, and synthesized decorations. Trevor Bartlett, lead vocalist, varies between gentle whispers and heart-tugging yells, unabashedly pulling his audience in and satisfying them. Copeland’s frontman Aaron Marsh actually helped produce this record from his home studio, and his influences are not easily disguised. In fact, Author is artfully filling the void left by Copeland’s retreat.

- Rick Marcello

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Rachel Brotman

Smoothly romantic, Brotman’s crooning vocals are nostalgic; a sepia toned
vehicle for her poetic and creative lyricism. Her band in its current iteration is in
harmonious sync, highlighting soft percussion and jazzy piano. There is an element
of improvisation, but its experimental facets are spring boarded off of traditional
jazz structures and chords. Instead Brotman delivers the delicious syncopation that
jazz fiends adore, and plenty of time signature changes, while remaining elegant.
While Brotman is more improvisational than some of her contemporaries, she is
reminiscent of Norah Jones, Feist, and Gretchen Parlato.

Noble Hunter

Noble Hunter’s lead singer Kevin Garrett’s voice incorporates pop and soul to
the band’s already tight harmonies and sultry guitar riffs, creating an electrifying
folk-rock sound. It wouldn’t be a far throw to compare Noble Hunter to Ray
Lamontagne, with gorgeous guitar lines combing through moving lyrics, melodies,
and harmonies. They are certain to provide a multi-dimensional live music
experience; dulcet, affective songs with moments that allow you to tastefully rock
out. While their debut record is hailed for being the number one folk album on
Bandcamp, it seems minimizing- Noble Hunter isn’t just folk. It’s folk, soul, and rock,
delivered fluently.

Mike Brun

Mike Brun’s musical background, from a cappella to trumpet to experimental
theater, is as diverse as his current sound, which is difficult to peg. His music is
experimental, but contains a strong narrative, carefully arranged and segued.
It’s ambient and acoustic with deep harmonies at times. On the other end of the
pendulum his work contains palette cleanses between songs made up of movie
samples or spoken word, among other tendencies. At his most accessible, Brun’s
voice and soulful indie rock style shines through and is almost evocative of, dare

I say it, Jason Mraz, and in another sense Iron And Wine. But Brun refuses to be
boxed in, and this show will be anything but ordinary; expect the unexpected.

- Rick Marcello