Some bands we love (in random order): Aqualung, Muse, Straylight Run, Andrew Bird, Emery, Feist, Matisyahu, Thrice, Big Wreck, Cake, Lydia, The Cat Empire, Coldplay, Jars Of Clay, Editors, Meriwether, Eisley, Snow Patrol, Incubus, The Mars Volta, Copeland, Travis, Amon Tobin, Sigur Rós, Third Day, Radiohead, Cartel, He is Legend, Mute Math, Spoon, Sufjan Stevens, VAST, Sondre Lerche, tool, Dillinger Escape Plan
These bands were/are awesome and deserve more than they got: The Juliana Theory, Gatsbys American Dream, The Format
"...I soon felt invigorated by “Tin Man’s” dense, pounding rifts and their crafty, spellbinding interludes. Just when I thought I had them pegged, the band would shift into a new genre or stray from the accepted rock-style format. Their last song of the night, and perhaps my favorite, began simple enough and slowly built in tension and intensity, with Willis trying out some experimental guitar techniques and keyboardist Becky repeatedly playing a gradual, haunting piano."
- Portland Nightlife Examiner
"Before a session with A Heart for a Tin Man, Oz’s metal man would do well to buy a warranty on that new ticker. With radio-ready compositions elegantly tipping to the more somber end of the emotional spectrum, the quartet has enough well-crafted laments to cause the Tin Man's heart to break anew. Mournful but not without moments of affirmation laced with distorted interludes recalling early Smashing Pumpkins, the band has its sound down pat, with brains and a bit of courage tossed in for good measure." - Willamette Weekly 01/14/08
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Heart For a Tin Man believes that music is art before entertainment. Like any other type of art, it's about taking something from within yourself, and using it to create something bigger. They believe the terms emoTIONAL and progGGRESSIVE are what makes good music, and are not just genres to hang your name on. They desire to make music that is challenging, but not self-indulgent, energetic, but not uncontrolled, personal, but not self-aware. Most of all, Heart For a Tin Man believes that music is a way for everyone to take their common experiences, both good and bad, exultant and despondant, tragic and victorious, and know that at one point someone else has felt the same.
Check out a video of some new material we are all very excited about. From our show at Kelly's Olympian on 3/2/09:
On June 14, 2010 we will be accepting submissions from artists interested in performing in front of 25 to 50 representatives from the 4 Major Recording Labels and several of the top Independent Record Labels.
This will occur over two consecutive weekends. One weekend in New York and one weekend in Los Angeles over two days that will feature 15 of the top bands selected to perform each night at one location. In doing it this way every band that performs WILL BE SEEN by ever representative attending. Unlike SXSW and other such music conferences where if you’re not at the one or two locations where all the label representatives hang out, you’ll ever be seen, and it was a complete waste of your time and money.
NO COST or FEES, other than the artist’s own travel expenses. Compete details and submission procedures shall be posted on our MySpace page June 14, 2010. WE SHALL NOT ACCEPT ANY SUBMISSIONS UNTIL THAT DATE.
And here is why we are committing a considerable amount of time and resources to this opportunity:
Sonicbids is an Artist and Promoters Worst Nightmare
Recently we began a trial usage of Sonicbids’ service for our artist and band searches.
As a result of that test it became clear that Sonicbids is all about earning money at the expense of artists looking to break through the wall that surrounds the music industry.
Based on our experiences from both the perspective of artists we are associated with seeking to benefit from opportunities offered though Sonicbids. As well as from the perspective of promoters searching for talent through Sonicbids service.
*** *** Use the link below here to read the remainder of our blog about Sonicbids and this opportunity:
hello boys and girl - was good to see ya at the tiger bar! hope to see you again at the tonic this coming thursday, march 25th - it'll be an early show for us - we're going on first at 9 pm ... come say hi! being that you're one of our favorite bands in portland, it would be great to see you at another one of our shows! thanks for your continuing support! ~shane
Sonicbids is an Artist and Promoters Worst Nightmare
Recently we began a trial usage of Sonicbids service for our artist and band searches.
As a result of that test it became clear that Sonicbids is all about earning money at the expense of artists looking to break through the wall that surrounds the music industry.
Based on our experiences from both the perspective of artists we are associated with seeking to benefit from opportunities offered though Sonicbids. As well as from the perspective of promoters searching for talent through Sonicbids service.
We have concluded that Sonicbids operation is nothing more than another one of these money making SCAMS that is generating as much as $8,000,000.00 a year for Sonicbids at the expense of artists and bands paying subscription fees on top of submission fees to be considered by promoters utilizing Sonicbids services. Of which many of these Promoters are running nothing but a SCAM on artists or bands that apply.
First, you should be aware of where the money goes. For every dollar an Artist or Band pays for Sonicbids’ subscription fees, it goes directly into Sonicbids pockets. Second, the first $100.00 of every listing by a promoter, as well as 50% of all fees you pay for any listing also goes directly into the pockets of Sonicbids. This means that Sonicbids is, by our estimation, pocketing over 75% of all monies collect from unsuspecting artists and bands.
And because we
love you so much, we've covered 3 of our favorite love songs from Yo La
Tengo, Slint, and Bob Dylan just for you. Come get some of that free
love right......
We are seeking both male and female artists with strong and unique vocal ability, talent, and style. An artist must stand out above the crowd, have a great voice, and be available to record and tour full time.
Any artist selected will be contracted for a 52 weeks period prior to the commencement of the tour at a rate of between $650.00 and $1,200.00 per week that shall be based on their talent and potential. All travel expenses shall be provided for in addition to the weekly salary if an artist is selected.
Artist must be available to travel and perform a maximum of 7 shows per week that will consist of sets between 45 and 90 minutes in length. In some instances there will be two shows scheduled on the same day. Artist must also make themselves available for any and all rehearsals, studio recordings, promotional appearances, and photo or video shoots as part of this agreement.
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
Thank You.
PS: Before You Enter Any MySpace Contests You Might Want To Also Review The Website At: www.st
TUESDAY 8/11/09: MARK TWAIN INDIANS, THE VALLEY ARENA, OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN
“[SMART ROCK] Don’t let the riffage scare you. The Valley Arena’s new disc, We Died, finds the SoCal crew engaging in hard rock as smart as it is heavy: Tricky post-hardcore guitar licks are there to buoy cleverly jingoistic turns of phrase. Fans of bass-heavy ‘90s indie rock like Jawbox and Seaweed ought to dig the group’s smartly aggressive aesthetic, which grows in spurts with each release. And you thought nobody was making worthwhile rock ’n’ roll anymore. Psshh.” - CASEY JARMAN, The Willamette Week
Wow! Well, hopefully I'll make it up to Portland post September. I don't even think I'll be back in Eugene until late Sept. It'd be cool if you guys could make it to Eugene (in say, October), maybe a show at the WOW Hall, eh?
For some reason I cannot listen to the new stuff...Flash will not update properly for whatever reason. Know anyone else with the same problem...or a solution? I'd love to hear it =/
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