Augustana, Bob Dylan and The Band, The Beatles, Chris August, Citizen Cope, Damien Rice, Dave Barnes, Dave Matthews Band, Dispatch, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Goo Goo Dolls, Guster, Jack's Mannequin, John Mayer, Justin Branam, Matt Wertz, Matt Nathanson, Neil Young, Nickel Creek, Ray LaMontagne, Something Corporate, Third Eye Blind, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
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"We were particularly impressed with Alex J. Hughes' performance in support of his EP, "Perfect Stranger."... Hughes played through the rain to an appreciative, enthusiastic crowd"
-Current In Carmel, July 2009
"I love to hear a new song and pick it apart and relate it to my life," explains Alex J. Hughes, an aspiring songwriter from Bloomington, Indiana. "I look for the deeper meaning in the song," he continues. "I love how certain songs have the power to bring back vivid memories and how music can become a soundtrack for our lives."
For Hughes, music is a critical-- even necessary-- element of life. Many people take music for granted as a dismissable part of their daily routine, but Hughes sees its deeper connection to our collective consciousness. He sees music as fundamentaly inseparable from humanity.
Hughes was inspired at a young age to pick up a guitar by close friend and fellow musician Justin Branam, and the two subsequently began performing together at youth community events. "I didn't take my guitar playing very seriously until I was almost 17 years old, when it took on a new life for me," explains Hughes. "I was put in a situation where all eyes were on me and I thrived on the experience. I love being in front of an audience and having an impact on them through music."
After that experience, Hughes expanded his efforts. "I started to write my own songs and take a stab at singing," he says. "I love songwriting, especially from a lyrical standpoint, which I think is my strength. The idea of being able to put my thoughts and stories into songs for people to hear really fuels me." Hughes' songs are deeply personal, honest and real. "I draw inspiration for my songs mostly from personal experiences: I wear my heart on my sleeve and put it all out there for anyone to hear."
In early 2009, Hughes traveled to Nashville, where he recorded his debut EP, “Perfect Stranger.” The EP, which was produced by Jeff Pardo (Sonicflood, Denver and the Mile High Orchestra, Josh Wilson), will be self-released by Hughes in the spring of 2009.
"Ultimately, my goal is not to sell a million records or make money; I am happy just being in a position where I can write music and pass it on for others. I hope to impact as many people as I can with my music and give people something they can relate to."
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Hey Alex! It's Caitlin from Castaway!! Told you I was legit and remember when you come to Chicago or Milwaukee I will put an interview up on the site!! (MissExclusive.com) Hope your drive back was fun! Love, Caitlin
Greetings! Pablo here, reporting from Inner Space to wish you Season's Greetings and a brief announcement: The New Pablo Album "Take Two" Is Here Now!!! - 16 tracks of sugar coated insanity - Please come back to my page to hear 4 new songs! The entire 16-track CD is available at: http://www. cdbaby. com/pablotunes2 Downloads also available on iTunes, Amazon, and all your favorite places... Thanks to all myspacers for your support and encouragement. love, Pablo (P.S. the new album is best appreciated on a higher plane....;))
Arcade Fire (super popular indie rock)
Asobi Seksu (dancey indie electro-pop from Brooklyn-- lead singer is a Japanese chick)
Cartel (super good pop)
Clouds (rawk)
Cold War Kids (indie blues rock)
Explosions in the Sky (super popular ambient space rock)
Faces on Film (Boston indie rock)
The Good, The Bad, And The Queen (Damon Albarn of Blur, Gorillaz, Paul Simonon from The Clash, Simon Tong from The Verve, and Tony Allen of Fela Kuti's Africa 70 Band)
Harris (boston indie rock)
Idlewild (britpop)
Jesu (epic ambient crunchy guitar downtuned melodic awesomeness)
Junius (boston space rock)
Lily Allen (she's gonna be huge)
Pearls And Brass (philly rawk)
Sufjan Stevens (super good songwriter, though i'm sure you know this)
TV on the Radio (rad Brooklyn indie electro pop)
Wax on Radio (chicago art rock)
and Queens of the Stone Age-- Songs for the Deaf is one of the best rock albums ever made. if you haven't heard it you need to.
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