About the Bands On Our First Compilation

The following bands were on our first compilation CD to college radio. They were selected from a group of over 350 artists that submitted music. For more information about these great bands, please click on their band name below.

If you wish to be considered for one of our future compilation CDs or other projects, please click on the "SUBMIT" button at the top of this page to see what we need from you.

the NSA

The NSA bring the secret sound of the surveillance society: a little new-wave, a little mod, a little punk, all rock-n-roll.  This Columbus, Ohio band are hell-bent on producing songs with headstrong lyrics and giant melodies, and rocking like a fury on stage. In an era in music when melody has reached its absolute nadir, the NSA strive to make "every song a single," and every show a spectacle. Their rock will destroy you.

Pop Quiz

This Columbus, Ohio three-piece was formed from the ashes of a power pop outfit named Jack Brooklyn. The Pop Quiz's intentions were to bring the masses a sound with the intensity of punk, the svelte of mod, and the allure of pop. Without a doubt they have accomplished their goal. With one 4-song EP release under their belt, the Quiz is touring and will soon be releasing a long awaited full length CD. Let there be a warning...they are highly addictive.

Rosavelt

Rosavelt was named best rock band by both Cleveland Scene magazine and Cleveland Free Times. Cleveland Scene also named their first album, Carp & Bones, the regional release of the year for 1998. They have opened for national acts such as Steve Earle, Wilco, Violent Femmes, Tim Easton and Grant Lee Buffalo. Rosavelt has a broad musical style from Wilco type alt-country to rousing power pop.

Pasquali

Pasquali is an alternative rock trio from Athens, Ohio. The members of the band have been best friends since grade school, combining their influences from punk, emo, classic rock, metal, and pop to create a unique Southern Ohio indie rock sound. They focus on thought-provoking lyrics and an entertaining live show without the need for flashy stage productions. Sense of humor is a must.

the Stepford Five

The Stepford Five invaded the Columbus, Ohio music scene less than two years ago armed with a collection of guitar-driven rock songs. Since that time the band has established a reputation for high-energy performances that showcases their crafted song writing and blatant intensity Though they drawn influence from such luminaries as the Afghan Whigs, Catherine Wheel and the Smashing Pumpkins, their sound it truly their own.

the Little Murders

The Little Murders come from Melbourne, Australia and led by songwriter/singer Rob Griffiths play a mix of urban poetry and tales of lost love layered in shiny Telecasters and Gibson guitars. Embracing an eclectic mix of influences from The Kinks to the Jam to the Smiths gives them a British sound but the breadth of their music reflects the great southern land they live in. Add to the mix a love of American alternative country as played by Wilco and the you have music described by more than one critic as "impossible to dislike".

Amphetamine Blue

Manic Street reflections and golden tunesmithing spontaneously combust from this Welsh matchlight band! Cultivate a quick addiction to these power pop pushers, effortlessly alchemizing 100% pure emotive ballads with punk savvy hits. The songs will make you fall in love...only the rending vocals will break your heart! Just go get hooked!

Oval Opus

This Cincinnati area band was formed three years ago at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio...but in that short time Oval Opus has been voted "Cincinnati's Best New Artist", "Cincinnati's Favorite Band" and "Cincinnati's Best Alternative Rock Band."  They have opened for the Doobie Brothers, Guster and Sister Hazel.

Zallen

The line between psychedelic and classic rock is a fine line in the case of Zallen. The mood is flashing lights and lava lamps but the musicianship is classic rock with solid guitar that showcases Zallen's brilliance. Reminiscent of Bowie, Radiohead, Lennon and XTC, the one man force known as Zallen is breaking the mold and re-creating rock.

Darkangeles

DARKANGELES is one of Washington, DC's most well known independent artists. He has won 2 Washington Area Music Association WAMMIE Awards and been nominated 18 times including Producer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. DARKANGELES has had the great privilege of working with the legendary disco-diva Donna Summer and funk pioneers Parliament Funkadelic.

Bands Selected For Our Newest Compilation CD

For more information about some of the great bands that have been selected for our newest compilation CD to college radio, please click on the link above and give us your opinion about their music.