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Artist: Softies
Borrowing their name from a British new wave group, the Softies were formed in 1994 by singer/guitarist Rose Melberg following the dissolution of her previous band, Tiger Trap. Upon relocating from Sacramento, CA, to Portland, OR, Melberg first established the trio Go Sailor, still a going concern when she teamed with Pretty Face alum (and... [+] Read More
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Artist: Gaze
Vancouver, British Columbia-based indie-popsters Gaze comprised singer/guitarist Miko Hoffman, singer/bassist Megan Mallett and drummer Rose Melberg (of Tiger Trap/Softies fame). After signing to the famed K Records label, the trio debuted in 1997 with the single "Seedless; " the full-length Mitsumeru followed a year later, trailed soon after by... [+] Read More
Artist: Go Sailor
Sweet, indie-pop sounds brought to you by the voice and six-string from Tiger Trap (Rose Melberg), the four string from Crimpshrine (Paul Curran) and the traps from Henry's Dress (Amy). Mainly focused as a side project, Go Sailor released three EP and two compilation tracks before having all their material re-released on a self-titled CD from... [+] Read More
Artist: Rose Melberg
Rose Melberg is indie pop royalty. Beginning in 1992, the diminutive singer/songwriter began a streak of classic bands and recordings. First was the riot pop band Tiger Trap, formed in Sacramento, CA, in 1992 by Melberg, singer/guitarist Angela Loy, bassist Jen Braun, and drummer Heather Dunn. They released two singles, an EP, and an influential... [+] Read More
Artist: Tiger Trap
Though sadly short-lived, Tiger Trap emerged as one of the most beloved indie-pop bands of the 1990s. The group was formed in Sacramento, CA in 1992 by singers/guitarists Rose Melberg and Angela Loy, schoolmates who soon recruited bassist Jen Braun and drummer Heather Dunn to complete the lineup; within weeks of their formation, Tiger Trap -- so... [+] Read More
Artist: Kissing Book
Kissing Book formed in the late '90s in Portland, OR. Led by singer/guitarist Andrew Kaffer, the tender and charismatic indie pop group released the startling debut Lines & Color in 1999 on Magic Marker Records. Jen Sbragia of the Softies provided support on vocals and guitar, while drummer Mike Kaffer and bassist Phil Kim rounded out the band's... [+] Read More
Artist: Telepathine
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Artist: Neko Case
Alternative country singer/songwriter Neko Case won a steadily growing cult audience for her smoky, sophisticated vocals and the downcast beauty of her music. Born in Alexandria, VA, Case moved around often as a child, spending the largest part of her youth in Tacoma, WA. She left her parents at age 15, and three years later she started playing... [+] Read More
Artist: The Three Reasons
After two Carnival records singles, the Three Reasons -- Kenneth Ruffin, Bruce Carter, and Robert Draden -- faded into oblivion. Neither "Go Right On," released in 1971, nor "Take Me Back" in 1972 ignited. A shame because the former was a "you made your bed now lie in it" with a lilting chorus; the latter, an engaging plea with opening doo dah,... [+] Read More
Artist: Tompot Blenny
A tompot blenny is a small intertidal fish common in the waters around Great Britain. It's also a duo from the East Midlands of England whose sparse, largely acoustic music resembles a cross between the jangled nerves of mid-period Go-Betweens and the gentle lullabies of the Softies. The duo, which formed in the mid-'90s, consists of singer and... [+] Read More
Artist: Vehicle Flips
Vehicle Flips formed in Pittsburgh in 1994 when guitarist/vocalist Frank Boscoe formed the band with bassist Tim Parker, guitarist Erik Lipsky and drummer Tim Hoffman. Early on, the quartet shared stages with the Karl Hendricks Trio, Jonny Cohen's Love Machine, Crayon and The Softies. Jeff Schreckengost took over on guitar and Craig Whitman took... [+] Read More
Artist: All Girl Summer Fun Band
As Portland pop quartet, the All Girl Summer Fun Band proclaim in their aptly-titled, "Theme Song": "They're nothing big / But they're nothing small / Just four best friends that you'd like to call / With Kathy, Kim, Arirak, and Jen / When you hear their songs / You'll want to hear them again." The group includes Kathy Foster (drums, vocals),... [+] Read More
Artist: Perry Botkin, Jr.
Perry Botkin Jr. must have liked going to work with his father. Perry Botkin was a guitarist and banjo player who became heavily involved in television and film background music in the mid-'40s. His son followed his footsteps right into the same recording studios, becoming involved for the most part with a who's who of easy listening talent. His... [+] Read More
Artist: Mr. Airplane Man
You've got to hand it to Jeffrey Evans. Aside from all the music he's made over the years, he's credited with introducing the White Stripes to Sympathy for the Record Industry (and, hence, to the world). Then he did the same for Mr. Airplane Man. Although the Boston duo's first effort was self-released, Sympathy would handle their subsequent... [+] Read More
Artist: Joey Sweeney
In Philadelphia music circles, singer/songwriter/guitarist Joey Sweeney is best known for two things: (1) his participation in various local bands, and (2) his tough-minded, sometimes acerbic work as a rock critic. The Philly resident has never had a reputation for being a pushover or a softie when it comes to critiquing other musicians; some of... [+] Read More
Artist: C.O.C.O.
C.O.C.O. is the result of two funk-loving roommates, Olivia Ness (vocals, bass) and Chris Sutton (vocals, drums), deciding to create something new out of their love for the old school grooves of Sly & the Family Stone, the Meters, and E.S.G. Sutton had already been playing bass for Dub Narcotic Sound System for a few years when he and Ness... [+] Read More
