Everyone wants to discover that band before they make it big. Chris Hermann, Program Director and DJ personality at 107.1 The Peak, names the artists you should add to your iPod. . .now. |
1) One Eskimo |
2) Joshua James Hermann calls James, who grew up a Mormon, “utterly unique.” His recently released album, Build Me This, “draws influences from classics like The Band and has really good singing and dynamic playing,” says Hermann. “His five-part harmonies are really intuitive and just mesh well.” |
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3) Rodrigo y Gabriela This Mexican duo plays “nylon-string acoustic guitars and instrumental music where they bang on their guitars and make this really cool rhythmic music.” With the help of a growing cult following, the duo’s self-titled album Rodrigo y Gabriela launched to #1 on the Irish Billboard Charts. “When they play live, it turns into this huge sound where they’re stomping on the stage and kicking their chairs. They’re on the precipice of a breakout.” |
4) The Avett Brothers When people compare you to John Lennon and Paul McCartney, you know you’re doing something right. “These guys have really caught our attention—three guys that can really sing in beautiful harmony.” Hermann particularly likes “I and Love and You,” a quieter folk tune that is “just beautiful.” |
5) Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons |