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Independent Music Awards names “God’s Favorite Band” Best Gospel Album
We’re pleased to announce that the Independent Music Awards have named God’s Favorite Band, by the Asylum Street Spankers, as “Best Gospel Album” in their 10th annual awards.
The winners in more than 70 Song, Album, Music Video and Design categories, winnowed from thousands of submissions from around the globe, were determined by a panel of 62 influential music industry pros. We’re thinking it was Tom Waits’ vote that put the Spankers over the top.
Voting now continues in the “Vox Populi” category, where another set of winners will be determined directly by music fans from around the world.
Check out the Independent Music Awards’ interview with the Spankers here. And don’t forget to vote in the Vox Populi category by July 11!
Funky; Folky; Finale: new music in the works
Here’s a heads-up on three upcoming projects we’re excited about.
Good Thang, the new disc from The Soul of John Black, is just around the corner with a June 7 release. – The album explores R&B, rock, pop, and electronica, but it’s all about love: JB’s love for classic soul and blues, love of driving old-school synth-funk bass, and, most important, love for his family. – Check out a “first listen” preview track below.
Mary Flower is also in the studio recording a new album of her inimitable blend of acoustic blues, folk, and ragtime,- which will be available in late summer. – The session sees Mary joined by a series of duet collaborators in what is shaping up to be her most intimate recording yet.
And the Asylum Street Spankers’ swan song, a CD/DVD combo entitled The Last Laugh, is in the works for a fall release. – Stay tuned for a near-future post with details of the Spankers’ finale extravaganza shows next month in Austin.
Eden Brent, Asylum Street Spankers nominated for three Independent Music Awards
Finalists in the 10th annual Independent Music Awards have been announced, and for the 4th year in a row, Yellow Dog Records artists have earned recognition.
Eden Brent‘s celebrated album Ain’t Got No Troubles is nominated for the Blues Album award, while her song “Leave Me Alone” is nominated for Adult Contemporary Song.
Meanwhile, the Asylum Street Spankers‘ “agnostic gospel” album God’s Favorite Band is nominated for the Gospel Album award.
The general public is invited to vote in each of these categories for the IMA’s “Vox Populi” award — visit the links below to check out songs from these albums and vote! Voting goes through July 11.
- Eden Brent – Ain’t Got No Troubles – Blues Album
- Eden Brent – “Leave Me Alone” – Adult Contemporary Song
- Asylum Street Spankers – God’s Favorite Band – Gospel Album