This rapping songstress combines powerful jazzy vocals with hard-hitting lyrics to form a strong yet relaxing sound. Unwind and let the calming hum of Ajo’s voice sway alongside you and transport you to a dream-like state.
Watch Ajo’s newly released music video for “Half of Me” below:
This electro-acoustic duo from Pittsburgh combines two unlikely genres—country and electronic/dubstep—to form a distinctive sound of their own. After watching the two of them live, you’ll find yourself singing their catchy lyrics and humming their energetic beats even days after their performance. Ironically, they’ve even written a song named “Tinderbox”—how perfect!
Watch Mad Rapture’s music video for “Tinderbox” below:
Queens native Hasina has created her own take on pop music, infusing her sound with elements of both R&B and alternative rock. Her cheerful music will make you want to get up and dance, as it celebrates the joy and treasured notion of everyday life.
Check out this live performance from HASINA at Unplugged Monday NYC:
Building her own virtual band on stage, Angela Sheik—the BOSS U.S. National Loop Champion—displays both her technical, instrumental, and vocal talents during each and every performance. Astonishing audiences with songs contrived on the spot, Angela Sheik makes looping music seem like a surprisingly smooth and effortless process. The combination of her talents results in a form of folk-pop music with an electronic flair.
Watch Angela Sheik create her renowned musical loops in her video for “That Other Girl” below:
This Toronto native will amaze you with her beautifully soulful and ever-harmonic voice. Mixing vocals with mellow layered beats, Charlotte Day Wilson constructs a powerful environment, combining characteristics from a range of jazz, folk, hip hop, and electronic music.
Check out this interview with Charlotte Day Wilson at POP Montreal:
This psychedelic electro-pop duo is known for their high-energy performances, featuring the extremely rare usage of a theremin on stage! By blending elements from a variety of genres, including experimental, electronic, and pop music, Dynasty Electric has created a kaleidoscopic auditory experience that radiates throughout the audience.
With the upcoming release of their new album, Euphoria—an “open-source experiment” allowing for the collaboration of artists from around the world, we’re excited to welcome them to the stage for Tinderbox 2013!
Watch their video for “Golden Arrows” feat. Mr. Lif below:
Check out that awesome lineup! Tinderbox is definitely going to rule this year… as it has EVERY year. Don’t miss out. Get your tickets here.
It’s that time of year again: the sun is out, the humidity is high, and it’s time for you to share your amazing talent with Tinderbox Music Festival! We are looking for all ladies (or lady-fronted bands) in all genres. So you play in a calypso band that also happens to have a beatboxer and a tapdancer? Sounds cool, no matter the genre don’t be afraid to submit. You can submit through ReverbNation or fill out this form here.
Thank you all for waiting patiently while we at Tinderbox HQ work hard to keep bringing you the best in talented and awesome ladies! We have some really exciting news to share with you, the first being that Tinderbox Music Festival 2013 will be held on November 1st at the amazing Music Hall of Williamsburg. And now for the REALLY exciting announcement: our headliner is Deerhoof! Allmusic.com describes them as “cuddly and chaotic” and we are so happy to have them on board!
Photo by Richard Saunier
If you are an artist interested in being a part of this year’s festival, please submit through ReverbNation here or if you don’t have a ReverbNation account, use our nifty submission form found here.
Stay tuned for more artist announcements and ticket details!
Musicians, come learn in depth secrets and tips from our founder Alyson Greenfield this Monday at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. Click the photo to buy tickets!
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