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Fifty of the hottest new acts anywhere.

All Hand Selected by their peers...

Their styles range from New Age to Jazz-

Pop to Classical.....

CHECK 'EM OUT..
 

I'll bet you'll find a few new favorites from this list !!

And  their CD prices are unbelievable..



 
Patti Sterling

A Stellar Vocalist backed by some of L.A. and Nashville's best..
Patti sets up her stage at the intersection of Jazz and Blues at the center of modern music.
With her masterful jazz influenced vocals,
gospel tinged songwriting
and electrifying delivery forged in the heat of the "Red Hot" Texas Blues Movement,

Patti has set out to redefine the STAX sound for the New Millenium. 
 

 


Patti Sterling


Freda Sygouna
Freda Sygouna

This young lady is already  "Legendary" in  her Homeland  of Canada.She is just starting to make waves in the USA.
Whether  She is "Wailing" Out the Hot Pop-Dance Grooves of a song  like "Fire In the Sky".....
Or reflectively delivering a Soulful Message in a Song like "Strength...
Her Artistry  will  utterly charm you...

When she gets the US exposure she deserves----Look For A "Tidal Wave"

 


DE Music



They call this DUDE---Dr.DE--- cause he is a professor of music at New York State University.

The Sounds he is putting out are remarkable...

From Techno---to New York Jazz-- To Classical.....
His Music can only be described as Impeccable !!
 


DE Music


Sally Cooper
Sally Cooper

Australian Soul Singer Making Waves on Both Sides of the Pacific...
Her Hit Singles "Soon Enough" and "Answer In The Wind" have been roaring up the charts in Australia ,New Zealand, and Hong Kong.
You are among the first in the States to discover this stellar talent.
Spread The Word...

Sally Cooper is  "Sizzling Hot"
 


Tri-R Studios

Cats Who Have Worked  With Some Of The Biggest Names In the Industry.. 
Olivia Newton John,Tony Joe White, Eric Burdon, Ted Nugent and Others. 

Now they have united forces to  produce some of the finest R&B...Folk..Funk..Gospel and Country material...you'll find anywhere ! 

One of  them is even the son of  a Country Music Hall Of Famer.. 

 


Tri-R Studios


TwangKing
TwangKing



One of  the most sought after Studio Musicians in the World , The Twang Man  is making  his Solo Debut  with his new CD "The Twang That Ate Bondi"

This phenomenal player was the innovator  who created the "memorable licks" behind such  notables  as Madonna  and Barbra Streisand.

Now he has created a "totally unique "  sound of  his own....

And you can discover it here first !!

 


Qui Custodientes
Custodient




One-man band with assistance from various friends. Primary focus in on electronica, but with added guitar. All electronic sounds are created by use of keyboards and are played real-time. No computers or non-human generated tricks involved.

Music style
Symphonic & Progessive Electronica , Rock & New Age

 


QCC


Ray Maxer
Ray Maxer

From  Moscow Russia...

Some "Way Cool" Sounds

Music style
Electronic Pop / Electronic

Musical influences
Pink Floyd, Genesis, Alan Parsons, Phil Collins, George Michael ... electronic bands (Vangelis to Orbital), also stuff like "Ray Of Light" (Madonna , W.Orbit).
 


The Ozone Ramblers

Signed to RCA Records Mexico from 1981-1985. Have independently released 5 albums on their independent label Catfish Dancin' Records and will celebrate 22 years together Jan. 2001. Produced in 1981 by Pete Drake and produced for RCA by Tony de la Barreda from the group Canned Heat. The Ozone Ramblers have toured extensively throughout the US, Mexico and Canada and have a fan base that stretches across North America. An Iowa - Illinois band that plays HomeGrown music we call River Rock. 

 


The Ozone Ramblers


Bob Bensley
Bob Bensley

Ft.Collins, Colorado musician Bobby Bensley is an acoustic singer, songwriter who writes, plays and sings from the heart of a recovering addict. His songs speak of the hopelessness of a life lost in addiction, while pointing out that from the deep darkness of despair can spring great hope. 

 


Jimmy Stewart
Jimmy Stewart

Hailing originally from Massachusetts, Jimmy started writing and playing guitar at age 11, and formed his first band "Opaque" at 14. 

Recruited as lead guitarist for the area's top band "CUCKOO'S NEST", he played up and down the New England coast during the early 70's. Spanning a musical career of over 30 years, Jimmy has played all over the world with many different bands and with his own "JIMMY STEWART BAND". 

.Now living in the mountains of N.E. PA, Jimmy writes and plays at his leisure.
 


Donaldo

Press reviews
One of the best unsigned artists I've heard in awhile: Kim Fowley - Producer

Donaldo's "All In The Name Of Rock & Roll" was featured under a Lennon/ McCartney skit on SNL episode # 1134 hosted by Alan Cummings/Musical guest Jennifer Lopez. Original airdate 02/05/00. Now in syndication, can be seen on Comedy Central.
 


Donaldo


James Quill
Smith Band
James Quill Smith
Band

James was the Guitar Player for Three Dog Night, John Mayall, Dr. John & Billy Joel . 

He also won a Grammy with his band Pollution

He is currently  all over the MP3 charts and almost every song  has been #1 in it's category !
 
 

 


Ken Soltys

From Japan and Singapore to Portugal and Germany, listeners worldwide can hear Ken’s music on radio and the Internet. Ken has posted numerous #1 songs in various genres on MP3 sites and has been Australia’s Digital Music #1 Easy Listening artist for most of 2000. 

He has performed all over the U.S. and Mexico from his native New York to Las Vegas Show rooms and has been seen with numerous secular and Gospel artists such as; Wayne Cochran, James Brown, The Spinners, Gary U.S. Bonds, Larry Gatlin, Lee Roy Parnell and others. The diversity of music and styles ranges from Gospel/Blues to Jazz and classical .

 


Ken Soltys


TMRNT
TMRNT

Electronic group specializing in HyBeat, Wavescape Trance, Dream House, Symphonic Techno, Melodic and Epic.

Music style
HyBeat, Trance, Acid, Flava Beat, Goa, Flip Hop, Symphonic Techno.

Musical influences
Vince Clarke, Kraftwerk, Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein, Burt Bacharach, Tangerine Dream, Mike Oldfield, Brian Eno, Vangelis, Enigma, Deep Forest, Dave Brubeck, Bill Evans, Vince Guaraldi, Cal Tjader, Stan Getz, Paul Weller.

 


Kim Novak

The last time we featured Kim she was a brand new Artist on MP3.----On his rounds of perusing the independent music on MP3-- Rock from Samah heard her-- and said "Mayor, the whole community should hear this gal." ------Since then she has become one of the most popular artists on MP3 with a huge following --and an extraordinary fan base. She donates all of her Mp3 earnings to various charities she believes in------ Get down to her page today and find out what everyone is talking about. 

 


Kim Novak


Nool
Nool

Way Cool Techno !!

Artist description
sometimes, we do this but most of the time, we do that and then we repeat the cycle in a different way, tending to not repeat but to say something new in a repititous way

Music style
electronica, drum n bass, 
 


Scott Kuehn

Artist description
I am a composer/musician that records instrumental Jazz, New Age, and Contemporary Classical compositions in a home studio. I have also co-written Pop, New Country and R&B songs with my wife Lisa. 

Music style
Contemporary Classical, New Age, and Smooth Jazz Instrumental Music, and Pop, R&B and New Country Songs

Musical influences
Contemporary Classical, Jazz & New Age Music, and Pop, R&B and New Country Songs
 


Scott Kuehn


Randall McKaan
Randall McKaan

Holding degrees in Music Theory & Composition this studio & stage professional rocks every venue he hits. From rock to blues his compositions & performances will take you up & down the rollercoaster of life.Heart felt lyrics answered with crisp clean guitar & driving rythm bring his audiences to the edge. Look for his new album "Out of the Fog...a collection" that was released in August of 2000, featuring  Don McCalister of STEPPENWOLF fame on guitar, and Floyd Domino of  MERLE HAGGARD fame on keyboards! 

 


Sherif Francis

Artist history
I began playing the piano at a very young age (self-taught) and since then it has been my passion.
I played professionally for about 10 years as a piano and key board player. During that time, I played with cover bands in Alexandria, as a one man band, and as part of a duo. I also recorded albums with well known artists in Egypt.
I stopped playing music professionally for the last 10 years as I was busy advancing my career as a doctor in Sydney Australia.... But hey...I'm BACK...


Sherif Francis

The Flammable
Mammals

Flammable Mammals

Modern alternative/blues rock band that leans to social commentary.There are no love songs. An ecclectic mix of folk rock, straight rock and roll, blues rockwith an occasional techno style thing, or maybe even a swing style song.



 

Frank Cotolo


Frank Cotolo

A reviewer recently called Frank "a definite talent." Frank Cotolo, 50, began writing and recording music in the early 1960s. He was a professional musician and session player until 1978 when he became a full-time writer for radio, TV and other media. In the mid-1990s he built his home studio and returned to recording in his own artistic atmosphere.
 
 
 

 


Hearts
In
Armor
Hearts In Armor

Artist description
This sound is hard to define - we hear a lot of "It sounds a little like this, and a little like that", but to date no one's come up with an accurate, less-than-5-word description. We'd be lying if we didn't say that we kind of like it this way. The influences aren't hard to spot - rock, roots, blues, soul, country - but the sound - the soup of these sounds - a description - remains an arm's length away. To us, music is cinema - we remember the pictures that danced in our minds when our favorite albums played - our music? - at it best, it's a small, French film - black and white. In this case, the film is about The Girl From the Avenue - this short story - this novella - about the very things that make you rich and make you poor. 
 
 



 
Christine Hansen

Lyricists are the unseen artists behind the song. Christine writes  lyrics with integrity and imagery. Songwriting allows her to combine both of her passions music and writing.

One listen and you'll be "hooked"



 

Christine Hansen

Cheryl Bliss
Cheryl Bliss

Lush, creative, intuitive, refreshing, her voice draws you inside the music -- a great place to wander about.
Music style--Idiosyncratic pop
Musical influences---U2, Peter Gabriel, Jeff Buckley, Kate Bush, Bjork, Tom Waits, Daniel Lanois, Police


Dixie Raggs

Artist History

Dale Strength- Toured for five years with Olivia Newton-John Former Member of Pepper Fog -This Oneness- and Brainiac 

Neal ( AKA -Jeff )Bond- Worked with Tony Joe White-Eric Burdon-Ted Nugent -The Young Rascals - and Woody Hermans "Young Thundering Herd" Key Writer for The Braxton Bragg Band and The Shuffle Brothers 



 

Dixie Raggs 

Christine Havrilla

 

Christine
Havrilla

Christine’s Havrilla’s singer/songwriting style is a fine blend of today’s Folk/Rock/Pop, Alternative , & Easy Listening .
Christine Havrilla comes across with the power of a Melissa Ethridge, The maturity of a Joni Mitchell, the soul of Tracey Chapman, the Spark of the Indigo Girls, and a Heart that’s purely all her own! The National Endowment for the Arts just rewarded Christine's songwriting with its second grant in two years as part of the "Meet the Composer" series.




Bruce Cook

Bruce Cook serves up a delectable feast of rock and alternative songs for the adult listener. With a voice possessing the charm and emotion of Elton John or Sting and the strength of David Bowie, he sings songs of introspection and adventure, punctuated with moments of grace and style.
"Begin Again" is a collection of tunes that will immediately become a part of your every day listening; songs in which you are likely to hear something new with each play. Included is the #1 smash hit "Amelia."-Fred Wheeler, MCR Records 
 


Bruce Cook


Jerry K
Jerry K
Artist history
Born in White Plains, New York, Jerry K got his first guitar for Christmas at age 13. Leaving New York to attend the University of Mississippi where he received a degree in computer science with a minor in music, he was influenced by such artists as Hank Williams Jr./Sr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dan Fogelburg, The Eagles and Jackson Browne. He writes with an attitude, a southern attitude of I love my woman, my kids, my dog, my pick-up, my longnecks and the outdoors and willing to defend all to the death. 

Jeza

Smooth Jazz, but with vocals. Jeza's soothing voice has mellowed with time, and taken on a comforting, avuncular tone. It blends well with the lethargic Latin rhythms and relaxing New Age atmospheres of these songs.. Listen.com -- The DAM CD sampler contains 7 finished cuts from the 12 track album, plus one 'collectable' live version of ' You're the one' featuring Jeza and John Hoare, recorded at The Virtually Acoustic Club, December '99. Available nowhere else. The studio mix is available on the 'simpler' CD which contains several unreleased tracks... 
 


Jeza


Jon Solo
Jon Solo

Jon Solo is a producer/artist. He produces for a number of rock, R&B and Hip-Hop acts in the Southeastern USA. He sings and plays keyboards, guitars, bass, and drums.

Music style
Alternative Progressive. Solo blends formulas from classics, rock, hip-hop, and fusion to create a different sound with modern elements.

Musical influences
His backgrounds are in Progressive Rock and early Electronica. Solo also borrows from modern grunge and power pop.
 


La Morte

Artist description
La Morte is a manifestation comprised of the noises that fill my head. 

Music style
Industrial Rock

Musical influences
Nine Inch Nails, Trent Reznor, Skinny Puppy, Ministry, KMFDM, Marilyn Manson
 


La Morte


Remo
Remo

(REMO) falls into the modern description of Classic Rock and presents it in its pure form. It drives, it rattles and rolls and dips into the extra-instrument bank while still strongly featuring guitar. Stand Aside and Take Your Time are the perfect examples of hard-pressed Classic Rock; new-age FM radio rock. He is an artist of choice, a seasoned and practiced engineer of the genre he wallows in. For that, we applaud him! A Pure Review by ; Frank Cotolo 

American
Gypsy


Acoustic Internet Radio AIR by Indie Journal: "One of the best female vocalists on mp3.com."..........

Minnesota Coalition 'Song of the Day'-March 23, 2000: 

"On the heavier side of folk-rock, this song  [June Cleaver]  talks of the tough sacrifices we make for love. 

Jodi Jarchow is an incredible songwriter and sings in the style of Cher and Joan Baez.
 


American Gypsy

Xandra
Xandra

Mysterious, beautiful and the voice of an angel! 

Xandra exudes the soul and passion rarely heard in a new young artist. No one really knows where she comes from or where she learned to sing the way she does, but it's easy to see that she's headed for certain success. 

This bright young star knows how to fill the hearts of those who hear her with inspiration and emotion!
 
Similar Artists
According to the staff at Listen.com, similar artists is Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey & Natalie Cole.

!
 


RTF
Artist description
Homemade music.

Music style
A little of this and a little of that.

Musical influences
Gilligan, Mary Ann and the Skipper too

Group members
Pete Domeier
 


RTF


Voices Of Eden
Voices Of Eden

Artist description
Dedicated to providing the best of East-West music. Eastern rhythm, Western melody. Acoustic vocal and instrumental music which grounds the body and releases tension. The Voices of Eden project has included Christians, Jews, Arabs, Hindi, Russians. Each musician brings his/her musical background, and together, we compose arrangements which are harmoniously balanced.
 

Musical influences
Classical Indian, Spiritual, Chants, World Fusion, Folk, Funk 
 


OnOffOn



ONOFFON is totally diverse alternative jazz rock from Los Angeles

Music style
Alternative jazz rock

Musical influences
Harry Babasin, Edgar Winter, Aaron Copeland, Charlie Parker, Pink Floyd, Fairport Convention, etc. 

Similar Artists
These are groups we've been compared to: Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Brand X, Frank Zappa, King Crimson, Red Hot Chile Peppers
 


OnOffOn


Lucky &The Zionites
Lucky & 
The Zionites




The powerfull vision of this outstanding new artist is hard to deny. Coming straight over the top of the Cincinnati Music Scene, LUCKY’s music is an alchemistic force to be reckoned with. Melding influences from R&B, Pop, Rock, Soul & Old School Groove, LUCKY’s honest songwriting and heartfelt super-smooth delivery never fail to enchant and entertain. Touted as a 21st century Steely Dan, LUCKY’s music is truly groundbreaking. Influenced by greats such as Bob Marley, Steely Dan, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Wonder, songs such as; "You& I", "Rainstorms", "Living" & "Sirens" express true emotion with eloquence and a diplomatic attitude bordering on modern day politics. 
 


Nad. Sylvan

Nad is an "absolute sensation" in Europe.

His music is well thought out, imaginative and extremely well written. FreeAudioPlayer is proud to be one of the first American Sites to feature this fabulous artist. 

Take one listen and you'll know why we're so proud!! 
 

 


Nad. Sylvan


Cross Connected
Cross Connected

Artist description
Cross Connected's style is Original Christian Alternative Pop with Acoustic Guitars and Electric Vocals.

Music style
Christian Alternative Pop

Musical influences
Beatles, Blondie, Thin Lizzy, Yaz, T-Rex, Depeche Mode, Squeeze

Similar Artists
Sixpence None The Richer, Rebecca St. James, Stereo Deluxx, Blondie, Sheryl Crow
 


Todd Sauer

--- Biker Rock----
Blues Rags and Hollers !! 


Todd Sauer


Strength/Bond/Rine
Strength/Bond/Rine

Hot Southern Rockin-Cool Jazz- Reflective Folk- and the best "damn " storytelling since Tom T. Hall

Musical influences
Beatles-Guy Clark-Eric Clapton-Jerry Jeff Walker-Steve Goodman- Yes-Pink Floyd
 


Tonca And Friends

Seven Antilleans and three Americans brought together by TONCA, the band leader and lead vocalist who writes the music and lyrics, which are mostly conscious messages and ballades in a lively rock-steady style. 

Music style
Conscious Roots

Similar Artists
Burning Spear, Black Uhuru, Toots & The Maytals

 


Tonca And Friends


 

Janet Murphy
Janet Murphy

Music style
Jazz/rock/blues

Musical influences
Joni Mitchell, Bobby Caldwell, Steely Dan, Darryl Hall, Shawn Colvin

Press reviews
L I S T E N . C O M: "Shimmering guitar pop addresses Christian themes and romantic yearning for Christ. Her provocative songs border on the sultry as well as expressing warm, fresh-faced naivete"...Noah E. . . . . . 
 


Sherreece

Slick dance music where simple beats, guitars and synths prop up Sherreece's somewhat mystical lyrics. Like a shaman, she intends to lead her masses into a new age sparked by -- what else? -- the millennium. 
 


Sherreece


Shannon Jay
Shannon Jay

Artist description
Shannon Jay; Recording Artist- Music writer and performer. 

Music style
beats, cinematic vocalist, funkie bass, grunge/ jazzy guitars, 8-track artistry.

Musical influences
50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's generation music. including unsigned artists.

Similar Artists
My favorite artists are Beck, The Police, Frank Black, ACDC, Neil Young, Nirvana, Limp Bizket, Das-EFX, Richard Humpty Vision's MY House.
 


Mark Edward Lewis

Artist description
FILM MUSIC, TECHNO, WORLD FUSION, CHRISTIAN, and MORE!

Music style
Filmscore/Techno

Artist history
Mark Edward Lewis began writing music at the age of 12. He began scoring film at 16. He currently resides in East Los Angeles and manages a digital home studio there: LEM Studio Productions.
 


Mark Edward Lewis


Kenny Moreland
Kenny Moreland

Artist description
Having released the album 'First Knowing' Kenny is back with a superb new Ep 'Back 2 Back' Kenny combines some wonderful melodic vocals with an innovative pop/Rock sound. !!Prepare to be refreshed !! 

Music style
Pop/Rock

Musical influences
John Lennon, Paul Weller, The Beatles, Stone Roses, Charlatans, Radio head, David Bowie, 
 

 


Les Souci
 
 

--- Ragtime Vocals with a Hard Edge Beat

--A True innovator!!


Les Souci


Mark Brewer
Mark Brewer

Artist description
MarkBrewer - singer/songwriter (acoustic guitar, & vocals) backed by the Teamsters (Bill Andrews - acoustic & electric bass; Craig Stubbins - lead guitar, acoustic & electric guitar; Pete Christensen - drums & percussion). Craig Stubbins also contributes in the writing department with "If You Love Me" and his intrumental "Blues For Carlos" 

Music style
acoustic, soft-rock, pop, blues

Musical influences
Jackson Browne, James Taylor, The Beatles, Dan Fogelberg, Carlos Santana

 


ZeroCrossing

Fabulous Fusion Jazz


Zero Crossing


Words
Words

Artist description
Words create tamborine-driven, psychedelic garage-pop. Beautiful harmony, hooks, hard-hitting rhythms and infectious melodies. Groovy!

Music style
Indie Pop

Musical influences
Pop, Rock, Psychedelia, harmony groups (Beach Boys, Bee Gees), 70's Punk
 


In Motive

Artist description
DnB, Tech Step, with some Industrial elements. Fans of DnB looking for something harder should give us a shot. Just don't complain about the exit wounds on your way out.

Music style
Tech Step (with industrial elements)

Musical influences
Panacea, Optical, Dillinja, Dryft/Gridlock, Daniel Myer, E-Sassin, Decoder, Krust, Front 242, Sheep on Drugs, Moving Fusion, and Dieselboy

 


In Motive
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