Tamar Berk is a prolific indie rock musician now based in San Diego. Her 5th album in 5 years, “OCD” is due for release on 5th September and having had a good listen through it’s a great modern-retro album.In her own words “Sonically, it’s a fuzzed-out, reverb-heavy swirl—somewhere between indie pop-rock and a fever dream.” I’d agree with that and that there’s so many layers to this album you’ll find something you hadn’t heard on probably the first 10 listens or so.We chatted previously in the Being Independent series (still available if you scroll back through episodes), but now we talk almost exclusively about the new album…Photo: Brandon MosqueraCome and follow the 10000 Hours of Indie podcast. I'm speaking to some amazing independent artists over the coming weeks and months, so don't miss out!
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Danielle Sum
For this episode we have a return visitor to the podcast, in the form of Danielle Sum. We first spoke when I interviewed her as a member of Toronto based Tiger Balme for the Being Independent series (which is available wherever you listen to this).Today we speak as Danielle prepares for a new chapter in her life. Turning 30 this week and with the release of an amazing single “Becoming (This Is Letting Go)” about reminiscing on that which has gone before, now seemed like a good time to find out more about her work as a solo artist and more…Photo: Clarissa CheungCome and follow the 10000 Hours of Indie podcast. I'm speaking to some amazing independent artists over the coming weeks and months, so don't miss out!
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Blessings
Blessings are Swedish 4-piece who chop and change across genres but I would personally define them as somewhere between post-rock and post-metal, two of my favourite genres to relax to, yeah I know, I’m a bit weird!Signed to Pelagic Records, the band consists of Fredrik Karlsson, Johan G. Winther, Erik Skytt and Mattias Rasmusson and have just released their 3rd album “Blodsträngen” - “The Bloodline” in English. If you are a regular listener and thought something sounded familiar there, Johan featured on the podcast a couple of months back when his other band Barrens released their new album!Come and follow the 10000 Hours of Indie podcast. I'm speaking to some amazing independent artists over the coming weeks and months, so don't miss out!
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The Book of Moons
The Book of Moons is this episodes’ featured artist. A debut album by the duo of Tim Lane and Leighton Melville entitled “Strange & Wylde Majick” was released at the end of May. It has that proper 70’s prog vibe while maintaining a freshness and modern touch with a hint of folk to boot. Maybe Canterbury scene prog would have been a suitable outlet for this had it been released 50 years ago!The album delves into themes of ghosts, vampires, strange creatures and ancient magic and it’s been on my regular cycle of music since I first heard it.I chased down Tim from the duo to discuss the album, his many, many other musical projects and more…And follow the 10000 Hours of Indie podcast. I'm speaking to some amazing independent artists over the coming weeks and months, so don't miss out!Photo: Rosary
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SEIMS
SEIMS are a cinematic math rock band from Sydney, Australia. Started by Simeon Bartholomew, the concept began as a solo project and has grown into one of the most recognised bands in its genre since their first release back in 2012.The band have just released the first single “Flowing Upstream” from their upcoming fifth album, so I thought it was a good time to have a chat about that and other SEIMS related topics…And follow the 10000 Hours of Indie podcast. I'm speaking to some great artists over the coming weeks and months, so don't miss out!Photo: Nick Bowers
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