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Artist: The Oranges Band
The Oranges Band was a complex pop combo led by vocalist Roman Kuebler. Kuebler first surfaced as a member of the Baltimore indie crew Roads to Space Travel, which released a couple of records on the Amish label as well as a 7" through Washington, D.C.'s DeSoto. When the band dissolved, Kuebler began to assemble what would become the Oranges... [+] Read More
Artist: Figurines
Danish indie rock outfit Figurines formed in the mid-'90s around childhood friends vocalist/guitarist Christian Hjelm, bassist Andreas Toft, and guitarist/vocalist Claus Salling Johansen. The guys began practicing at a local school and initially all three played guitar until Toft took up bass and Johansen manned the drums. They began playing... [+] Read More
Artist: Willie Barnes
Alabama native Wiley Barner (he was also known as Willie Barnes) was born April 28, 1900 (some sources list the birth year as 1899). He recorded two songs ("My Gal Treats Me Mean" and "If You Want a Good Woman - Get One Long and Tall") in Birmingham, AL, on August 15, 1927, for Gennett Records. Jimmy Allen played piano on the two tracks, while... [+] Read More
Artist: Oysterhead
Comprised of the unlikely trio of Trey Anastasio, Les Claypool, and Stewart Copeland (of Phish, Primus, and Police fame, respectively), the supergroup Oysterhead first came together for an intended one-off gig at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in May 2000. The chemistry between the three musicians was immediate, and the sold-out... [+] Read More
Artist: Massacre
Florida-based Massacre debuted with the release of From Beyond in 1991. It is a visceral record powered by the intense voice of Kam Lee and aggressive riffs by guitarist Rick Rozz, who previously played for death metal outfit Death. An EP titled Inhuman Condition followed in 1992. Bassist Pete Sison and drummer Syrus Peters participated in the... [+] Read More
Artist: Cielo Ceniza
Latin pop rock band from California Cielo Ceniza was formed in 1997 by singer Cielo, guitarists Ki-Ke and Eric Fraser, and bassist Cory Fraser. The band released an EP in 1999, having the opportunity to perform its own music while playing along with Jaguares at San Francisco's Fillmore in September that same year. Cielo Ceniza's first album was... [+] Read More
Artist: Miel de Hiel
Heavy metal band Miel de Hiel was formed in May 1996 by five young musicians from Basque Country. In April 1997 the band recorded a self-titled album at Esparza de Galar, which was independently released in May of that same year. In 1998 Miel de Hiel decided to create its own label to promote its music around the country. That project was called... [+] Read More
Artist: Douglas
Chilean pop singer Douglas started getting involved in music at the age of 18, having the opportunity to get into show business in 1993 by participating in a music contest called Generación 93 at local TV show Venga Conmigo. After signing up to Sony Music, his debut album, called Cariño Malo, was released, followed by Sigo Romántico, issued... [+] Read More
Artist: Magnitude 9
Part of the growing wing of progressive power metal outfits as indebted to Dream Theater and Fates Warning as they are to Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, Magnitude 9 were formed in Columbus, OH, by guitarist Rob Johnson in April 1997. Vocalist Corey Brown, formerly of Psyco Drama, provided the catalyst, after which the duo recruited bassist Kevin... [+] Read More
Artist: Timmy O'Tool
Latin rock band from Argentina Timmy O'Tool burst into the local scene by the end of the 1990s, issuing an EP in 1997 and participating in an event called Buenos Aires No Duerme (Buenos Aires Doesn't Sleep) in 1998. The following year, the band recorded Soda Stereo's "No Existes," to get it included in a compilation called Gracias Totales. In... [+] Read More
Artist: Asa Cruz
A glammy power pop band from Los Angeles, Asa Cruz is like the mutant offspring of the Sweet and the Raspberries. Singer/guitarists Daniel Bautista and Bryan Hopkins formed Asa Cruz in the spring on 1998, adding mono-named bassist Axel and drummer John Apone in time to record their first album. Originally recorded (by Bautista, who also writes... [+] Read More
Artist: Kriterio Formado
Panamanian Latin rock band Kriterio Formado was formed in the mid-'90s by young musicians from the small city of Colón. In 1995, the group recorded its self-produced first album called Cruel Destino, which was released in April of 1996. That same year, Kriterio Formado participated in a festival called Rockeros Al Rescate, organized by students... [+] Read More
Artist: Sylver
Belgian electronica duo Sylver (formerly known as Liquid ft. Sylvie) emerged in 2000. Their debut single, called "Turn the Tide," climbed to the top of the official local club/dance chart soon after its release. Producer Regi Penxten and DJ/keyboardist Wout van Dessel (born 1974) were joined by singer Silvy De Bie (born 1981) to assemble an... [+] Read More
Artist: Bol
Spanish pop/rock band Bol made its live debut in 1997 while performing at Gaztetxe de Estella. In November of 1998, Bol's first album, called Qué Es Lo Que Piensas Tú?, was released. In April of 1999, the foursome, led by singer/guitarist Cristina Martínez, became one of the finalists at the popular Villa de Billbao rock contest. After... [+] Read More
Artist: The New Electrics
Glam pop band the New Electrics were formed in Birmingham, England, by drummer Pete Dabbs, vocalist/guitarist Nick Ingram, bassist/vocalist Mark Lees, and guitarist/vocalist Ben Marsden. The band's first release, Beautiful Mind, was released in a limited pressing by Interior. Fruition obtained the rights to it and reissued the single in April of... [+] Read More
Artist: Fe de Ratas
Hardcore punk foursome from Spain Fe de Ratas made its debut with the release of A Esta Civilización, featuring "Solo Era Un Salvaje," allowing the band to get involved in the local metal scene. In 1998, Fe de Ratas came in first place after participating in Gijon's Abierto Hasta El Amanecer rock contest, having the opportunity to play along... [+] Read More
Artist: Odalys
Cuban dancer, model, actress, and singer Odalys got involved in art while attending Havana's Alicia Alonso Ballet School. After moving to the U.S., Odalys made her television debut in 1991 on the Latin network Univisión, becoming the host of a popular show called Lente Loco in 1993, soon joining Miami's radio station WQBA and getting a role in... [+] Read More
Artist: The Whaling City Sound Superband
The New England jazz supergroup the Whaling City Sound Superband consists of members Stan Belmarce (guitar), Rusty Russo (drums), Danny Schwartz (percussion), and Bill Miele (bass) -- all of which were part of the outfit Bobby Greene and Coleus in the late '80s -- plus John Harrison (piano), Dino Govoni (tenor and soprano sax), and Orlando... [+] Read More
Artist: Niza
Spanish pop/rock duet Niza made their live debut at Murcia's Automarte Festival in April of 1999, soon having the opportunity to play with British alternative pop/rock band Salako. After contributing to a compilation called Consuma Pop Espanol, their self-titled CD single was released. An EP called Topolino was released in October of 2000; in... [+] Read More
Artist: Webelos
Hardcore punk threesome from Spain Webelos got involved in Madrid's scene in the late '90s. The band was formed by ex-TAS (Travestis Adoradores de Satán) Mugretone Interior, Poison Bambee, and Spidey González. After releasing an EP, Megadiez, in April 1999, González was replaced by drummer Herr Faust and Roll. Webelos returned in 2000 with... [+] Read More
Artist: Abadon
Ecuadorian heavy metal group Abadon was formed in the late '80s. After a decade of minor performances and lineup changes, the band started making their debut record in July 1999, issuing a self-titled cassette format album soon after. In addition, the five-piece metal act participated in a local compilation, called La Zona del Metal II, released... [+] Read More
Artist: Cecilia et Ses Ennuis
The ex-lead singer, organist, and percussionist for French trash rock band No Talents, Cecilia Meneau was inspired by American girl groups of the mid-'60s to form the pop quartet Cecilia et Ses Ennuis. Although they remain tied to their home base in Paris, the band has increasingly reached out to a wider audience. Their performance at Wild... [+] Read More
Artist: Desaparecidos
Indie rock outfit Desaparecidos became a side project for Bright Eyes' singer/guitarist Conor Oberst by the end of 2000. The band's debut came when they played live for the first time at a benefit concert on April 21, 2001. Named Desaparecidos after the 1970s practice of some South American governments kidnapping dissidents and tossing them out... [+] Read More
Artist: Kevin Denney
Kevin Denney grew up in Monticello, KY, with a bluegrass and gospel background. After attending a George Strait concert, Denney definitively decided that pursuing a music career was his destiny. After joining a local band, Denney finally joined the roster of Lyric Street Records. His first single, "That's Just Jessie," was released in 2002, and... [+] Read More
Artist: Mellonova
Although originally based in Toronto, Mellonova traveled extensively, first relocating to British Columbia and then moving overseas to Britain. There, they released their self-titled debut EP, which drew much praise and acclaim for its blending of pop, space rock, and vibrant instrumentation. The group appeared on various television shows, and... [+] Read More
