LA-based singer-songwriter Jacob Tell has been writing songs since being inspired by the Ritchie Valens biopic La Bamba. His March 2025 release, HARD TO BE HUMAN, chronicles the hardships, conflicts and anxieties of post-election Americans. Jacob is a member of New Artist Spotlight and ISSA.
Reverend Genes
Reverend Genes is interested in the politics and social structures that impact our natural world. Reverend Genes releases music as part of trying to understand the events that shape our planet. So, the focus is on music and communication. Not money. Any money that is generated, is best in the hands of organisations who can put it to good use.
In 2025 Reverend Genes is fundraising for the Red Cross in support of people who have been impacted by war in Ukraine. All streaming royalties from digital music sales will be donated via the following campaign hosted by Red Cross Australia at act.redcross.org.au/fundraisers/reverendgenes.
Last Days Of Rome
Last Days of Rome is the solo project of Jon Behrendt, based in Bedford UK. Debut album ‘How We Got Started’ was released in April 2024, after a 10 year hiatus from music, and follow up album ‘The Things We’ll Lose’ followed on 25th October 2024. He writes indie rock songs with heartfelt lyrics, influenced by REM, Radiohead, Death Cab for Cutie, Blur, Into It. Over It. and many more.
The Ex-Bombers
The Ex-Bombers are a unique psychedelic blues duo from Illinois, noted for their engaging pop hooks and sharp songwriting. Their sound fuses blues, garage, and jazz, characterized by an electric 8-string octave bass, a jazz drum set, and dual powerful vocals. Since 2010, they have garnered a dedicated following through dynamic live performances and five vinyl releases on Cavetone Records. Their music reflects a blend of contemporary and timeless themes, captivating audiences with electrifying energy. The band’s presence is felt across U.S. stages and on global turntables, solidifying their place in the music scene.
Cindy Ann Pedersen
Pathological abuse is a hidden, insidious form of harm—one that festers behind closed doors yet casts its shadow far beyond, into families, workplaces, governments, and societies. Its victims remain unseen, unheard, and unacknowledged, trapped in cycles of manipulation, coercion, and systemic neglect. By marginalizing what occurs behind closed doors, society has allowed abusers to grow bolder, extending their toxic influence into collective realms with devastating personal and societal costs.
Red Cavalry
Ignite Your Imagination with enigmatic alternative rock group Red Cavalry from Wales in the UK and focusing on recording eclectic alternative rock songs with pop sensibilities. All inspired by the great records of the past; all with a contemporary twist called by some a modern version of College Rock. With influences stretching across the decades, ranging from the 60’s pop to 80’s indie, Red Cavalry takes particular artistic inspiration from the smoky, ethereal soundscapes of the Daryl Bermuda Band and the literary, effervescent songs of Three Priests and a Pineapple as well as many others in between. With an ethos on layered guitars, eclectic genre and literary, artistic and topically inspired lyrics. Red Cavalry provide a refreshing new alternative with a nostalgic wink to the past.
Jessie James DeConto and The Pinkerton Raid
Go see a live show with The Pinkerton Raid, and songwriter Jesse James DeConto might share stories about the history and architecture of his native New England, or forest legends from the Nordic region, or Broadway-showtunes-turned-football-fight-songs from Liverpool.
New Album “Little Things” From sidebanks Drops Today!
I have been playing The News on the station for a few weeks and today I popped on over to sidebanks bandcamp and picked up the album. Already loaded into the station rotation so listen for them and I will also be featuring ALL the tracks from Little Things on The Indie Music Hour over the. coming weeks!
The Sewing Circle with Mia Wray
Rebecca talks to Mia about her debut album
Catch the latest episode of The Sewing Circle with Rebecca Vanderkooi where she has a conversation with Australian indie/alternative artist Mia Wray.