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The best of bands that have emailed samples to Harmon Drive

Introducing Kinisi…

Running down the beach sand… Kinisi- Beach Frogs Kinisi- This man lives If you have never heard of Kinisi that is because they have never been covered and this release is brand new and exclusive to Harmon Drive. This 3-song … Continue reading

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New Will Stratton / Mailbag

The first time I wrote about Will Stratton I was really impressed with how many songs he had recorded at such a young age and how all of them were so easy to listen to. You can find his previous … Continue reading

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Vanish Valley / Free Song

Shocking these guys have not had more praise. More proof that sometimes the best tunes fly under the radar. Look for this self-titled debut out on 7/27 from this L.A. outifit. Vanish Valley – Light of Your Life Vanish Valley … Continue reading

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Mailbag / Introducing Vanish Valley

A present for all you readers who like the old west, folky, rootsy jams and unique bands you might not have ever heard of if it weren’t for the Harmon Drive Mailbag. This tune dubbed over this video sums me … Continue reading

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Rob Dobson / Mailbag

Harmon Drive first introduced Rob Dobson a few months ago. I talked about his upcoming full length release and shared with readers a little about his bio and where he comes from. Since then, Rob has been hanging in the … Continue reading

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Mailbag / JM Airis

Brooklynites know him as the drummer of Dead Sparrows, but JM Airis is set to release his first official solo project Indian Summer. Recorded in his Brooklyn studio, I think you will enjoy this free download of the song Numbers … Continue reading

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Mailbag / Introducing: Kings Road -Exclusive Download

Today’s free download is from Kings Road formerly known as El Camino Real. They are a relatively unknown (for now) band out of Palmdale, CA. They have kicked off brand new recordings with a new producer, and a couple new … Continue reading

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Mailbag Favorite :: Cicada Summer

Many of you are familiar with Cicada Summer, but for those of you who are new to the site I would like to share with you the first band that ever sent me their music. Back in November these fellas … Continue reading

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Harmon Drive Mailbag:: Farmworld LP

Back to the Harmon Drive Mailbag folks. I featured a song awhile back from Farmworld that they sent me and people, including myself really enjoyed it. Here is something fresh out of the studio for you on this lovely day … Continue reading

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Music from France, Mailbag, Leica

It is not everyday I receive an email from France. After Simon initially contacted me, I wrote him back telling him I especially enjoyed one of the tracks he sent me titled Leica. His letter: Bonjour monsieur Chris Parish, First … Continue reading

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Battle Flags :: Mailbag :: Richmond, VA

Up until a few days ago I had never had a conversation about Virgina Commonwealth University. Thanks to the Harmon Drive Mailbag I have found out not only do they boast the talented guitarist Rob Dobson I introduced this past … Continue reading

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Harmon Drive Mailbag :: Music from Berlin

Why Write? is Danish songwriter Jacob Faurholt’s new project, his latest EP was recorded in the summer of 2009 with some of his good friends in Denmark. The album was mixed and mastered by the American producer Kramer (who has … Continue reading

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Harmon Drive Mailbag :: White Pines

I was happy to find an email from White Pines this past week in my inbox. White Pines is the solo project of Michigan based indie-folk artist Joseph Scott, who has recently released an EP titled Face Made of Wood. … Continue reading

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Harmon Drive Mailbag :: Rob Dobson

I have had so much fun listening to all the new music bands and musicians have been sending me the past few months. This past week Rob Dobson shared with me his project that he began almost two years ago … Continue reading

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Via Chicago :: from the HD Mailbag

Please help me welcome one of Chicago’s newest bands Manwomanchild to the neighborhood. They relocated from Providence, RI about six months ago. Dave, the lead singer dropped me a line letting me know he was my neighbor and he lived … Continue reading

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Sun Hotel :: Team Spirit :: Free EP

John from the New Orleans band Sun Hotel dropped me an email recently and informed me they had just released their third EP, titled Team Spirit. He described Team Spirit as an EP about love and early divorce. I am … Continue reading

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Harmon Drive Mailbag :: Farm World

I received an email last week from a friend of Farm World, attached were two songs. Michael Armstrong, the one man operation of Farm World calls these songs impulsive bedroom recordings from the last 6 years. He is from Madison, … Continue reading

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Harmon Drive Mailbag :: Music from London

I have been slacking lately in regards to checking my email so I apologize. I spent 8 hours today listening to music submissions and reading the various emails in full that I have only skimmed the last few weeks. I … Continue reading

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Save me from this situation

I usually feel this way on Friday, “save me from this situation… i just wanted to escape.” Well, without further ado from the Harmon Drive Mailbag: Skeleton Jones- The Great Escape… Previous post (and free download) of this song here.

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A sample of the winter mix tape…

Here is a preview of a few of the songs on the winter mix tape coming at you later today, hope you enjoy. I am only featuring songs on this mix tape from bands that have contacted me asking me … Continue reading

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