Noise Pop is approaching again and the 2009 festival is shaping up to have an outstanding lineup. The Noise Pop channel on OurStage was a great success and OurStage artists are right on the front lines again this year. The winners from the channel are:
Scissors For Lefty: This upbeat, garage rock band was chosen by NoisePop to play the 2009 festival in the Noise Pop channel competition in October of 2008. They liken their sound to that of The Kinks and The Flaming Lips, among others. The classic, distinctive vocals are well supported by the thick, driving guitar lines and drum beats. Check out the teaser for their upcoming EP, which was the song that won them a spot in the upcoming festival!
Kings and Queens:This indie/alternative band has its influences placed in Neu!, Roxy Music, and Nick Drake. Appearing out of the conclusion of a previous project, “The Pleased”, Kings and Queens forge a new sound of their own with tight, yet ambient riffs underneath subtle vocal lines. Congratulations to these guys on their noise pop selection for November of 2008. Swing on over to their fanclub and listen for yourself!
Harbours: This band finds its sound intertwined with the indie pop genre and a hint of ’60s pop. The band’s self-proclaimed influences include Gino Washington, Spoon, and Badfinger. Their light vocals with tight harmonies compliment the driving, indie instrumentation so well that it seems that you just couldn’t have it any other way. It’s no wonder why Noise Pop took notice of their channel placement in December of 2008. Check them out!
Dizzy Balloon: “It’s not lazy, or boring, or melancholic. It’s a new generation of energetic, optimistic, well-crafted pop rock.” This self-statement by the band is simply the best way they can be described. Why settle for something average and run-of-the-mill when you can sit back and listen to these guys? With well-crafted guitar parts and cutting synth tracks, there’s just simply no reason not to give this band your full attention. Not to mention, their reputation of being a phenomenal live act. That’s why they are your winner for January 2009.
Again, congrats to these bands. Check them out, tearing up the stage at Noise Pop 2009 if you get the chance. Want more Noise Pop music? Check out last years winners!
What a BUch of SHIT!!!! My GOD were are all the folk,women,RealRock,…all these fucken wine’n BOY BANDS! Yeah,good job dudes…like Iam going to go hear this shit!
Have to agree with Jason, although he didn’t have to be so nasty about it. BUT… I’m almost embarrassed to say that I’m from the Bay Are, with the crap (sorry but thats the nicest word I could think of) bands they picked. With ALL the great talent here on on OurStage, and that’s seriously what they picked. Seems they need somebody with some TASTE to head their band hiring department.
I’ll be sure and cross the Noise Pop festival off of my list for shows to see this year. YUCK!!
All I have to say is that we all sent in apps and unfortunately, we didn’t get it. I think its really immature for you guys to go and insult the show you wanted to be a part of. if you can’t handle rejection (especially to people who may be less worthy than you) then get the hell out of the business. Its full of it and very seldom will you think your competition deserves it. Its human nature. I don’t care if I like the bands they picked, they did so I wish them luck and hope that this experience will help their careers.
oh please,cry me a River.To Melody…you dont know SHIT! Iam not upset at all,iam pissed off because….now are you ready…….I’ll go slow can I can tell your not very bright……….THEY SUCK..AND IAM NOT GOING TO LICK SOME ASS AND SAY”GO GET’M TIGER!”…..REJECTION IS SOMETHING YOU MIGHT KNOW ABOUT…..NOT ME! I,VE BE PLAYING 3 YEARS SO I WILL GET TO THE TOP SOMEDAY,PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO ARE GIVING FUCKEN HUGS TO ANYONE WHO CAN SPELL THERE OWN NAME WILL NOT.YOU HAVE NO DRIVE,ITS NOT A FUCKEN LOVE FEAST..IT IS A DOG-EAT-DOG GAME WE ARE IN.A FOOTBALL GAME HONEY,NOT A ORGY.iI GIVE LOVE WHEN THERE IS SOMETHING WORTH GIVEN! Just don’t forget my name….I stand for REAL MUSIC,MAYBE NOT ALWAYS GREAT,BUT REAL.I DONT SOUND LIKE YOUR BOYBANDS.SORRY!
Just to clarify, these four bands were selected as the winners of the OurStage channel competition.
http://www.ourstage.com/music/archive/161/2009/1
Noise Pop is selecting more bands from OurStage marketplace. We will be announcing those artists in the near future so stay tuned!
oh please,cry me a River.To Melody…you dont know SHIT! Iam not upset at all,iam pissed off because….now are you ready…….I’ll go slow can I can tell your not very bright……….THEY SUCK..AND IAM NOT GOING TO LICK SOME ASS AND SAY”GO GET’M TIGER!”…..REJECTION IS SOMETHING YOU MIGHT KNOW ABOUT…..NOT ME! I,VE BE PLAYING 3 YEARS SO I WILL GET TO THE TOP SOMEDAY,PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO ARE GIVING FUCKEN HUGS TO ANYONE WHO CAN SPELL THERE OWN NAME WILL NOT.YOU HAVE NO DRIVE,ITS NOT A FUCKEN LOVE FEAST..IT IS A DOG-EAT-DOG GAME WE ARE IN.A FOOTBALL GAME HONEY,NOT A ORGY.iI GIVE LOVE WHEN THERE IS SOMETHING WORTH GIVEN! Just don’t forget my name….I stand for REAL MUSIC,MAYBE NOT ALWAYS GREAT,BUT REAL.I DONT SOUND LIKE YOUR BOYBANDS.SORRY!
Hi i’m new in this site.
I listened youR tracks JASON,and i can tell you honesty…..
YOU SUCK mate!
You have VERY BAD VOISE and you are VERY BAD GUITAR PLAYER!
You must to learn to leave with REJECTIONs becouse your music it’s only for this!!
Maybe you have to learn more!
THANKS
a MUSIC LOVER.
Good luck to those who were selected. Music is a preference, not a mathematical equasion. Those who have such strong opinions must remember that they are YOUR opinions. Obiously people don’t all agree because somebody liked the music enough to select these bands. We all think that our music is da bomb so get real. I support anyone who creates music. We might share the stage someday!!
HA haha you funny man.also u cant spell to save your life.Yeah dude I suck! HaHAHA! What ever you say man! Leave your name man.I like to check out your sound! Your such a asshole,but thank you for the putdown,Its my first! hahahah
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