Dynamite Walls http://www.bmi.com/affiliate/rss/C2760 This BMI RSS feed contains news articles, events, and musicworld articles for a specific affiliate or group. en affiliates@bmi.com Copyright 2008 2008-05-16T14:00:01-05:00 August ‘Acoustic Lounge’ in L.A. Gets Eclectic http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/334940 Artists, Dynamite Walls, Maren, Pritchard, Tom, Shana, Young, Jared, Musical Styles, Rock Jared Young, Maren, Shana and Tom Pritchard (Dynamite Walls). The showcase, held at Genghis Cohen on the first Monday of each month, is free and open to the public.

Shown after the show are (l to r): BMI's Joe Maggini, Tom Pritchard, Maren, Jared Young, Shana and BMI's Delia Orjuela.

The Acoustic Lounge is one of many opportunities BMI offers to artists to showcase their talent in front of their peers and a supportive audience. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun, offering a great opportunity to network with other aspiring and working singer/songwriters. For established writers, it provides a chance to monitor new musical trends and be involved in the grass-roots/DIY musical movement.]]> 2006-08-10T18:00:00-05:00 BMI Podcast #11 Showcases California Rock and Roll http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/334851 Artists, Beatles, The, Dynamite Walls, Huston, Ryan, Morrison, Van, Wintergreen, Musical Styles, Rock bmi.com/podcast, BMI podcast #11 showcases an invigorating slice of the California front's contributions to today's rock climate. Artists Wintergreen, Hot Like a Robot, Dynamite Walls and Ryan Huston interpret the American hybrid that is rock and roll.

BMI's "See It Hear First" podcast has become an important tool for exposing new BMI songwriters and artists to key industry professionals and fans alike. Since its release in May 2005, more than one million listeners from around the world have tuned in to discover new music from a broad range of genres and regions.

All editions of the BMI podcast are available at bmi.com/podcast , as well as from iTunes at bmi.com/itunes and Yahoo's podcast directory at podcasts.yahoo.com , or you can listen on the go with mobile podcasting services like Pod2Mob. The first in the music industry to be listed in Apple's podcast directory, "See It Hear First" is currently rated five out of five stars at Yahoo! and has won the "5 Star Award" from PodSpider, one of the world's largest podcast databases.

In addition to hearing great music from an array of vital new songwriters and artists, podcast listeners can also vote for their favorite artist to help them win a CD duplication package from Disc Makers, the leading CD manufacturer for the independent musician. Winners get 1,000 discs, a prize with a promotional value of more than $10,000.

PODCAST #11 FEATURED ARTISTS

Wintergreen
Wintergreen originally hails from America's heartland, but these Midwesterners uprooted and planted themselves firmly in Los Angeles to make their rock and roll dreams a reality. Band members Todd, Drew, Jared and Trevor form a tight troupe dead-set on creating sounds that are timeless, not trendy-an admirable goal resulting in a product that is somehow both. Hear the fruits of their labor here on "When I Wake Up."

Hot Like a Robot
San Diego quartet Hot Like a Robot strives to maintain the perfect balance between the light and serious, mastering infectious hooks that deliver a message with a sense of purpose. The group uniquely cites 90s indie rock bands like Jawbox, No Knife and Failure as chief influences. Listen to their raw and refreshing concoction here on "Ryan's Basement."

Dynamite Walls
Dynamite Walls' melodic sound slips effortlessly into the ear, hooking the listener almost by surprise. Also from San Diego, the band claims lofty influences ranging from the Beatles to Van Morrison, proving that high ideals spawn high art. Savor their unique blend of influences and innovation on "Kiss and Ride."

Ryan Huston
 The only solo artist on this version of the podcast, 22-year-old Ryan Huston demonstrates both insight and talent that betray his youth. Huston's moody vocals play nicely with his understated guitar arrangements, and the result is genuinely organic and promising. Hear it first on "Daydreams."

]]> 2006-06-19T18:00:00-05:00 Dynamite Walls http://www.bmi.com/musicworld/entry/533512 Beatles, The, Coldplay, Dynamite Walls, Morrison, Van, Pritchard, Tom, Rock, On The Scene The sound of San Diego band Dynamite Walls has been compared to everything from Coldplay to John Mayer, and from the Beatles to Van Morrison. Comprised of members Tom Pritchard (vocals, guitar), Alex Blundell (lead guitar), Doug Evans (bass) and Steve Serrano (drums), before forming, each member was struggling to find a band that expressed his true voice. When they decided to leave their individual bands and form Dynamite Walls, everything fell into place. Each member agreed great songs should tell a story and touch the lives of people both young and old. Alex comments, “We’re still a young band pulling from our individual lives and influences.”

Together the band has found their true voice, and the fans are listening.

The group’s lyrics and melodies are delivered through Tom’s soulful voice, which brings to life thoughts and emotions we’ve all had trouble expressing. “I write about everyday things, the good and the bad,” says Pritchard.

Led by this bold and honest song writing, the band has found a growing fan base that continues to demand more of the quartet’s creative works. With recent interest from major labels, Dynamite Walls is poised at the edge of stardom and eager to share their music with the world.

http://www.dynamitewalls.com/

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