8 Up & Coming Indie Bands To Watch In 2009 (MuchMusic.com)

3. Elevation


Absolutely not to be confused with the U2 cover band of the same name, Elevation is a five-piece rock band from Atlanta, Georgia with a way-grown-up Jimmy Eat World vibe and vocals to die for. You'll fall in love with Nathan Smith's voice - a rich, deep, satiny murmur which is forever falling off into a delicious whisper. Elevation just released their first album, Strangelove, with Minneapolis-based indie record label 50 Records. With its undulating piano, smooth electric guitar riffs, and gypsy cymbals, Wallflower is my favorite track on the album, but the heavier Facedown is a very close second.
Listen: Elevation's MySpace


*Original Link on MuchMusic.com

Hope Rocks! on Perfect Porridge

Hope Rocks! Vol. 1 Benefiting Faith’s Lodge Compilation Album



I’ve been helping spread the word about a new local MSP compilation album, Hope Rocks! Vol. 1. Proceeds from the album benefit Faith’s Lodge, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping parents with a seriously ill child or who have lost a child.

Hope Rocks! was produced by Drew Pearson at 50 Entertainment and includes tracks from Romantica, Cloud Cult, Chris Koza, Honeydogs and White Light Riot, among others. Each artist contributed and hand-picked the tracks.

Whether you’re new to the Twin Cities, a lifelong resident or just interested in the scene, this compilation is a gem — showcasing the best of the best artists we have to offer. And it’s for a great cause.

The CDs are limited-edition and available for $15 (incl .shipping) at www.faithslodge.org or by calling 612.825.2073.

*Link to original article on perfectporridge.com