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Question Of The Week: Who Is Your Favorite Unsigned Band/Artist?

Tyler Hess —  July 3, 2012 — 22 Comments


I’m going to make this week’s question nice and simple. Who is your favorite unsigned band or artist? I’m talking about independent bands that have never been signed to any major label or prominent indie label. Maybe they’re a local band or a touring band that just hasn’t caught their big break yet or they don’t want to be tied down to a label. Who ya got?

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Tyler Hess has been running Christian Music Zine since he created the site in 2008. His favorite bands are Relient K, Bleach, Emery, House of Heroes, The Classic Crime, Children 18:3 and Anberlin. Twitter = @tylerscotthess

22 responses to Question Of The Week: Who Is Your Favorite Unsigned Band/Artist?

  1. Rich July 3, 2012 at 5:55 am

    A local Denver band named Readyouandme. They’ve played Heavenfest here in Colorado and their words and music are better than 90% of CCM.

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  2. Taylor Hohulin July 3, 2012 at 8:03 am

    Are the Rocketboys still unsigned? They’re fantastic.

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  3. Ryan July 3, 2012 at 9:31 am

    Good Luck Varsity is probably my favorite unsigned band. They just released a new album which you can hear here. http://goodluckvarsity.bandcamp.com/

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  4. Dakota July 3, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    Well now I can say The Classic Crime.

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  5. Anthony July 3, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    The two that come from the top of my mind are Lavoy (indie rock) and Thera (post hardcore/ hard rock). Both from Alaska =)

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  6. Christie July 3, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    Beckah Shae and her husband Jack Shocklee

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  7. Eric July 3, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Josh Garrels, I’m pretty sure he’s entirely independent, but man I tell ya, his music is just SO incredible :)

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  8. Jonathan Andre July 3, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    there are a few independent artists that are good:
    The Sonflowerz (for fans of BarlowGirl)
    Justin Kintzel (for fans of Starfield)
    Brett Younker (for fans of worship music!)
    Elizabeth South (for fans of Natalie Grant)
    Jonathan Seller (for fans of Jadon Lavik)

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  9. Adam July 4, 2012 at 7:49 am

    I’d have to say Skyhawk Drive is probably my fave right now. They are starting to get a bit more popular now, playing at some of the Christian festivals this summer and what not. But they’re lyrics are some of the best I’ve heard in a while.

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  10. Lucas July 4, 2012 at 8:13 am

    Not sure I have a favorite unsigned artist (although if Josh Garrels has always been independent he’s definitely near the top) but there’s a few incredible independent artists that released records this year that are fresh on my mind.
    ElisaRay
    Second Story Feedback
    Come What May

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  11. Daniel July 4, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    And By Love is pretty cool unsigned rock band. Their cover of Somebody I Used To Know is super cool!
    And Attalus is a great indie rock band too!

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  12. Joshua Andre July 4, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    The Wrecking
    Jon Bauer
    Out of Hiding
    Laura Cooksey
    Tiffany Thurston
    Roma Waterman

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  13. Loser of Greatness July 5, 2012 at 7:06 am

    Love Out Loud (If they are still unsigned)
    Their EP “Catch Me if You Can” is soooo good, intelligent pop rock (but not too intelligent).

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  14. Ben July 6, 2012 at 4:05 am

    Fades Away…

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  15. James July 15, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    WILLET!!!! These guys are AWESOME!!!

    http://www.willetonline.com

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  16. Gavin R July 25, 2012 at 10:01 am

    skyhawk drive

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