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Saturday, July 12, 2008

Episode 187: Another Cup of Coffee

This week's theme from Mike & The Mechanics! Starbucks hits hard times. This month it was announced that 600 stores are closing. In today's Indie Insider Info we simply ask: Was it the music?

PLUS! CD-Baby's Top-10 Albums from the Flava: Coffee House Albums!! Fame Games Mail from Abby Ruth; Regular rotational airplay went to Track of the Month Winner - "After Hours" by State Warning!


Reigning TRACK OF THE WEEK Winners:
National Product from Huntington Beach, CA USA with “Paper & Ink” – Alternative Rock


THE CONTENDERS


  • BETA RAYS from London, UK with “We Go On & On” – General Rock
  • FINDING FRIDAY from North Vancouver, Canada with “Dancin’ Shoes” – Power Pop
  • GREG WALTERS from the Nashville, TN USA with “Sunday Afternoon” – R&B
  • JAKE NIEMI from Flint, MI USA with “Anthem of the Zeroes” – Pop

THE RESULTS!
http://www.meermusic.com

Congratulations to all the artists who made the finals this week! Wishing you all, more and more success!!

Much love,
dj crier, Paul, Graham, Jake, Lexy & Sid

xxxxx

Friday, July 11, 2008

Semifinal: 187

In this episode who will you place your bets on? "Your music makes my heart smile and my soul dance. If everyone could know the man behind the music, there would be nothing standing in your way to the top."

Many congrats to the artists and bands that have made it one step further towards making the 187 Main Showcase where they will share the online stage with National Product. Those artists include:

  • Finding Friday (North Vancouver, Canada)
  • All Day Sucker (Los Angeles, CA USA)
  • Casey Shea (New York, USA)
  • missFLAG (Jerusalem, Israel)
  • Greg Walters (Nashville, TN USA)
  • Jamie King (London, UK)
  • One Step Closer (Philadelphia, PA USA)
  • Killjoy (Long Beach, CA USA)
  • Jake Niemi (Flint, Michigan USA)
  • Kelly Pettit (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Maya Azucena (Brooklyn, NY USA)
  • Beta Rays (London, UK)


YOU CAN BE A REVIEWER TOO! http://www.meermusic.com/content/reviewers/public/reviewer.asp

AND LISTEN & VOTE!
http://www.meermusic.com/content/charts/semi.asp



Enjoy the show!

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Qualifier Show: Wednesday 187Q

In this episode An insight into Friday's theme, quotes about dogs: “It's no coincidence that man's best friend cannot talk."

A huge THANK YOU to all of our featured reviewers, which include: Keeper, 335, Mark3, ESP, Hard2Pleez, KenMorrison, Chocolatebubbles and MartinSherlock. Can you guess which aritst this reviewer's writing about? “, “Absolutely flipping amazing.... I wanted to say the other word but I know it wont get aired.... What the hell... this is f#*#king amazing... I can´t help but want to listen to this... every song these guys produce is just top notch!! BRILLIANT!!!!

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

  • The Hot Rocks (Nashville, TN USA)
  • Alluvion (Frankfort, USA)
  • Bobby Tinsley (Tampa, FL USA)
  • Jonathan Posey (Astoria, NY USA)
  • Stigmata (St. Petersburng, Russia)
  • Bridgette Angelique (New York, USA)
  • One Step Closer (Philadelphia, PN USA)
  • Cole Mitchell (Albuquerque, NM USA)
  • Killjoy (Long Beach, USA CA)
  • The Backroom (Chicago, IL USA)
  • Amber Ojeda (San Diego, CA USA)
  • Beta Rays (London, UK)

YOU CAN BE A REVIEWER TOO! http://www.meermusic.com/content/reviewers/public/reviewer.asp

AND LISTEN & VOTE!
http://www.meermusic.com/content/charts/qresults.asp?ed=187&sub=2





Enjoy the show!

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Qualifier Show: Tuesday 187Q

In this episode Here's a hint to Friday's theme, "Watermelon—it's a good fruit. You eat, you drink, you wash your face." Enrico Caruso quotes

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: Jebbyrap, Chocolatebubbles, Mark3, Keeper, Robin, KenMorrison, MickeyCarnell, ESP, SummerJade and Hard2Pleez!! Can you guess which reviewer wrote this, “Holy henna, this is a kickass song. I love the little things you do with your voice. I´m definitely going to look up more about this artist!”

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

  • Greg Walters (Nashville, TN USA)
  • Mike Celia (Sydney, Australia)
  • Tim Corley (New York, USA)
  • Scott Ashley Band (Stoke On Trent, UK)
  • All Day Sucker (Los Angeles, CA USA)
  • Geoff Lapp Trio (Montreal, Canada)
  • The Locals (Blackpool, UK)
  • Jamie King (London, UK)
  • Law of Destruction (Cleveland, Ohio, USA)
  • The Pom Poms (Santa Barbara, CA USA)
  • Jadewood (Houston, TX USA)
  • missFLAG (Jerusalem, Israel)

YOU CAN BE A REVIEWER TOO! http://www.meermusic.com/content/reviewers/public/reviewer.asp

AND LISTEN & VOTE!
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Enjoy the show!

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Qualifier Show: Monday 187Q

In this episode Here's a hint to Friday's theme, "Every country gets the circus it deserves. Spain gets bullfights. Italy gets the Catholic Church. America gets Hollywood.” - Erica Jong

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: Antsy, Hard2Pleez, IndieAnnaJones, KenMorrison, Mark3, Robin, ESP, and 335!! Can you guess who wrote this, “Sweet mother of pearl if this isn´t a future Track of the Month. Mark my words! This is one of the best songs I heard here for a long time. Beautiful! And top marks all around! “

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:


  • Jake Niemi (Flint, Michigan USA)
  • Maison Empire (Los Angeles, CA USA)
  • Maya Azucena (Brooklyn, NY USA)
  • Zak Daniels and the One Eyed Snakes (Venice, CA USA)
  • Abby Ruth (Nashville, TN USA)
  • The Loop (Cambridge, UK)
  • Casey Shea (New York, USA)
  • Twaang (Staffanstorp, Sweden)
  • The Raskins (Hollywood, CA USA)
  • Blackshire (Atlanta, GA USA)
  • Gas (Manchester, UK)
  • Finding Friday (North Vancouver, Canada)


YOU CAN BE A REVIEWER TOO! http://www.meermusic.com/content/reviewers/public/reviewer.asp

AND LISTEN & VOTE!
http://www.meermusic.com/content/charts/qresults.asp?ed=187





Enjoy the show!