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Sep
30thHedley ‘Kisses’, ‘TAUK’ Talks and Getting Tuff (Sunshine)

The summer is officially in our rear view. It’s October now, and the fall is about to show itself well beyond the release of pumpkin spice lattes. While the weather begins to cool and leaves fall to the ground, I can take some solace in really good music that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Today’s A-Sides is a fine example of that with three artists you should look out for – one, you’ve arguably heard of before. The Vancouver-based pop group Hedley recently released their new song “Kiss You Inside Out,” and it’s already netted over 1.4 million views on YouTube. It’s also been in the Hot AC Top 40. While the band is still kinda, sorta making their mark in the states (they scored a hit with “Perfect” as well), they’re already ginormous in their native Canada, releasing four straight double-platinum albums and even performed during the closing ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Late last month, half of the band (Jake Hoggard and Dave Rosin but not Chris Crippin and Tommy Mac) performed “Kiss You Inside Out” and discussed how it came about. Watch below, and see the duo perform “Invincible” exclusively on asidesmusic.com. “Kiss You Inside Out” “Invincible” The NYC-based rock/fusion group TAUK tried to make it in the biz with a lead singer, and jam-rockin’ tunes but they’ve found better results without a front man. Strictly instrumental now, the band has garnered attention with their “Pull Factors” EP and standout sets at various [...]
Oct
14thThe Bandana Splits and Mira Black

Listening to the Brooklyn trio The Bandana Splits and the Canadian singer/songwriter Mira Black one can’t help but feel as if they’ve been trusted into a time warp – “Lost” style. The Splits have revived the doo-wop feel with their debut “Mister Sam Presents The Bandana Splits,” while Mira Black has draw comparisons to Barbara Streisand with her signature, authentic vocals. Last week, I met up with both acts for an “A-Sides” session and instantly felt a need for sepia. In the Sneak Attack Media offices on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Splits – Lauren Balthrop, Annie Nero, and Dawn Landes – performed their tune “Stay If You Wanna” which instantly evokes the Shirelles’ era. Meanwhile, in one of the practice studios in the Music Conservatory of Westchester in White Plains, Black performed her track “I Remember Love” with nothing but a piano off her forthcoming solo album “MIRA.” The version of the song contrasts with her upcoming album in that it’s not set to an electronica beat. The album marks a change of pace for the artist, who toured with the folk act Acoustically Inclined back in the day. In any event, enjoy these two very different artists below… The Bandana Splits – “Stay If You Wanna” [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlDg3-1o06k&w=460&h=315] Mira Black – “I Remember Love” [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSdc6g695GY&w=460&h=315] About “A-Sides with Jon Chattman” Jon Chattman’s music series features artists (established or not) from all genres performing a track, and discussing what it means to them. This informal series [...]