These are the bands I listen to while streaming. You can click on the image or here to find the loosely arranged playlist. They are from many different genres(though most are in the folk punk realm), but have a few things in common.
The first is that I love the music. This is stuff I list to anyway, and I'm a person who loves sharing my favorite bands.
The second is they're DIY bands or projects. They're doing all the work themselves. That should be rewarded and amplified.
The third is that I've confirmed with them that I won't get DMCA strikes for using the music on Twitch. It's important to me that I do so with attribution. This is the best way I can make sure they all get represented.
Thanks for watching the streams, and thanks for listening to these awesome bands!
A Day Without Love (ADWL) is the diverse multi-genre project of Philadelphia native, Brian Walker. The project took form as a recording and live project in 2013. The concept of A Day Without Love was born from struggle and took action after experiencing 19 days of homelessness due to Hurricane Sandy. Walker decided to pursue music with the intent of rising above his own adversity and sharing a story of hope, inspiration, and support for all. Since 2013 ADWL has engaged in various projects such as fundraising, awareness campaigns, collaborations, skillsharing, hosting meet ups, leading community groups, marching and more. Walker has spread his message across 43 states in the United States and recently completed an independent full US tour. ADWL's catalogue spans various genres from folk punk, indie, emo, blues, jazz, and edm. Walker's work consists of varying stories about depression, addiction, racism, sociopolitical inequality and how to cope with these issues.
(Taken from A Day Without Love's Spotify.)
Apes of the State is an independent Lancaster, PA based folk punk band...Their sound is very lyrical, influenced by storyteller singer/songwriters such as Paul Baribeau and Everyone Except Me. Apes of the State takes the simplicity and straightforward, emotional writing style of these influences and combines it with the drive and power of a full band. Their sound is under constant evolution but is deeply rooted in punk rock, folk, and bluegrass. As a band, they are driven by DIY ethics with a goal of helping as many people as possible with their music. They sing songs about whatever makes them feel things, like love, heartbreak, student loan debt, regret, and overcoming addiction.
(Taken from Apes of the State's website.)
Hailing from rural Northwest Pennsylvania, Heron plies a particularly entrancing brand of instrumental rock that teems with life even in its most bittersweet moments. As Heron continues to expand and define who they are artistically, it is up to time to determine what will materialize beyond the horizon. But this is where they are now, and in joining them, listeners will discover what a beautiful place it is to behold.
(Taken from Herons's website.)
