Hey guys,
"Get To Know" posts are always fun as the artists can let out all of their energy to describe and represent themselves.
And that's exactly what The Megadudes, the rock band from London (UK) did.
Check it out:
Playlist: HITS magazine
To celebrate the release of our first print issues, here's a playlist featuring all artists involved.
HITS x Berlin
We hosted our very first live gig in Berlin - and this is what it looked like.
Cover The HITS
Our latest video series - covers performed by our favourite acts, exclusively for us.
Video Interview: Scenic Route To Alaska
Melting away in front of Stuttgart's castle, we had a chat about touring, band names, Toy Story and a lot more.
Find us on YouTube!
Visit us on the 'tubes for interviews, exclusive performances and outtakes.
Concert Review: Martin and James (supporting Amy MacDonald)
Hey guys,
as most of you already know - I went to Cologne yesterday to see Martin and James perform.
I was planning to write a full review of their set and Amy MacDonald's but as I didn't catch Amy's full show, I just decided to write a more laid back review with personal impressions.
The road trip to Cologne was pretty different to the usual as the streets were horribly crowded and made me arrive much later than planned.
When we finally arrived (after what felt like 4 days but really was just 4 hours) and met up with a friend it was time to head inside to interview Martin and James.
EP Review: "Seven Years" - Nina Yasmineh
Hey guys,
it's all about the reviews I guess.
Most artists who contact me would like me to review their music. I think that just shows how at the end of the day feedback is what helps you grow.
Nina Yasmineh is a singer-songwriter from New York City (US).
She plays indie pop with a touch of electronic.
Her self-produced EP "Seven Years" has received nothing but great reviews.
And I'll gladly join this club of reviewers today.
Get To Know: Broken Witt Rebels
Hey guys,
on this lovely day I've got a cheeky little "Get To Know" post for you.
You're going to get to know (if you read on, of course!) a very cool blues/rock band from Birmingham (England).
The four gentlemen are also known as Broken Witt Rebels.
So let the rebellion begin!
Album: "Set Fire" - The Box Tiger
Band: The Box Tiger
Title: Set Fire
Genre: Indie-Rock
Label: unsigned
Release: 6th August 2013
hits rating: 9/10
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Hey guys,
another album review, another GREAT band.
A while ago I got an email by a member of a female fronted band. That kind of made me curious because I sadly don't have lots of ladies on house in the sand yet.
I kindly got send the band's debut album.
So who am I talking about?
The Box Tiger, an indie-rock band from Toronto (Canada).
The band consists of:
Sonia Sturino (vocals, guitar)
Jordan Stowell (guitar, bass)
Marcus Cipparrone (drums)
Benjamin Tran (bass)
Sonia Sturino (vocals, guitar)
Jordan Stowell (guitar, bass)
Marcus Cipparrone (drums)
Benjamin Tran (bass)
favourite performances
Hey guys,
I decided it was about time for me to blog about the things I love again.
Don't get me wrong - I love everything that lands on house in the sand.
But lately (let's say over the past two months) I've written review over review over Spotlight On's over get to knows over interviews. Of course that's exactly what I want to do and I couldn't be happier about the amount of emails and tweets I get from musicians who'd like to be featured.
It really makes me happy to know there are people who like what I do on here. It means I'm doing the right thing and it also means that (music) journalism is what I want to be doing in my life.
But permanently writing about the submissions can get tiring at some point. That does not mean I don't like the music. (Geeez, I love it!)
And when things become tiring you have to change something and make everything exciting again. That's why today I'd like to share some of my favourite performances with you!
Also, some critics I got maybe forgot that this is still a personal blog, written by a journalism student - not a professional blog written by an expert. ;)
EP Review: "Pretty Girls" - The Wild Young Hearts
Hey guys,
a little while ago I interviewed Robert from The Wild Young Hearts, a quality rock band from Los Angeles (US).
Today I'd like to review their EP "Pretty Girls".
An extended player that is filled with wonderful, almost a bit vintage sounding, rock music.
Note: The Wild Young Hearts used to be called Streetcar Rendezvous!
An extended player that is filled with wonderful, almost a bit vintage sounding, rock music.
Note: The Wild Young Hearts used to be called Streetcar Rendezvous!
Online Store: bluenators
Hey guys,
today I'd like to help out a good friend of mine.
As some of you who have been there for a while still remember I once sold band bracelets I created myself.
My good friend, Lisa, just recently started one of those bracelet businesses and to be honest - she's doing it way more professional than I ever could.
Spotlight On: Gilded Bones
Hey guys,
today I want to turn the special house in the sand spotlight on Gilded Bones.
Gilded Bones is a folk/rock solo project from Swansea (UK).
The man behind Gilded Bones is Gerwyn Davies.
Gerwyn is a singer/songwriter, guitarist, producer and engineer.
EP Review: "The Traveller's Song" - Lizabett Russo
Hey guys,
I got asked to review Lizabett Russo's debut E.P and after first listening to it I just knew I had to.
Lizabett Russo is a singer/songwriter from Aberdeen (Scotland).
Her sound is a mix of acoustic, folk and soul and maybe some bits of pop also.
Her sound is a mix of acoustic, folk and soul and maybe some bits of pop also.
She kindly sent me her debut E.P called "The Traveller's Song" for me to review it.
So here's my track by track review:
So here's my track by track review:
