Listen and Learn

Yes…the lead singer is female! Danelle Phillips, formerly of the Tulsa band Fridgebuzz, joined the remaining members of VASTU to form Congress of a Crow.

Danelle was more pop than rock before she got with the VASTU guys. She has an awesome voice that has a good range and is very distinct. She not only sings, but also plays the guitar and trumpet. The other band members include: Adam Tichenor, guitars; Wil Sutherland, guitars; Matt Mayo, bass; Nathan Lindley, drums.

Their sound is like Incubus with a touch of Fiona Apple. But I don’t want to put them into some sort of musical box. Their music is ever changing but always has that rock sense of style. They put on a great show and never let the intensity fall. Be sure to check them out live!

Check them out on MySpace!: www.myspace.com/congressofacrow

This guy has one hell of a voice! David Cook is the former lead singer of the Kansas City based band Axium. Now he is focusing on his solo career and has put out his first album, Analog Heart. Not to be typically corny, but it is work from the heart. His sound would be considered alternative rock, but he strays away from the ordinary. The track “Silver” is the one to listen to. It includes deep vocals that compliment painful words, which is always a good mix.

I have personally seen him live, acoustic and full band, and he never misses a beat. David Cook is one to look out for! So…look out!

Listen to David Cook music on MySpace: www.myspace.com/drcook

Midwestkings (MWK) is a diverse alternative rock band from Tulsa, Oklahoma that has been making waves in the Midwest for a few years. From albums to live shows, they are talented musicians through and through. They have a song for everyone and can relate to many generations.

I have personally been to many live shows and have been impressed time and time again by this talent that has been undiscovered. The lead guitarist, Neal Tiemman, writes the music and can play a mean guitar. Andy Skib, the lead singer, has an amazing deep voice that has a lot of range. The whole band just performs well together and you can tell they really enjoy the music they play.

They have two previous albums, self-titled Midwestkings and Judging a Bullet. The latter came out in September of 2004 and is an amazing mix of rock tracks. A long awaited EP album, Incoherent With Desire To Move On, will be coming out in fall of ‘06 sometime around November. Be prepared for these guys and go check out a live show. They won’t let you down!

Listen to MWK music on MySpace: www.myspace.com/mwkmusic

My greatest passion in life is music. I am fairly new to the music scene, I only just became obsessed when I came to college. I have been a dancer since I was five and I always danced to the music instead of listen. But now I enjoy listening to music that really mean something with someone that can actually sing. I enjoy finding new artists everyday and discovering music from the past that I missed out on.
The undiscovered musicians are my favorite. It is almost to the point that if they are discovered and get signed and big, I tend to not listen to them anymore. Although, there are a few exceptions. In my opinion, the music that has been coming out lately on the radio and television has been lackluster. There are many undiscovered bands that I know who are far more talented then the one’s that are signed to a label. That is why I want to get into the music business by finding and promoting new artists that actually have talent. I am using this site to discuss the musicians I enjoy that are signed to labels and ones that are undiscovered. So keep your eyes open and you might find some music you will enjoy.