Love Riot Baltimore, Maryland
Formed in Baltimore in 1994 by singer Lisa Mathews and guitarist Mikel Gehl, Love Riot came to epitomize the sweet and sophisticated pop sounds emanating from countless mix format radio stations in the 1990s. While the band persistently flirted with success in that genre through well-placed television exposure and constant performances, they went on an indefinite sabbatical in 1999. - J. Duffy ... more
Love Riot recommends:
Another Day
by Howard Markman & Palookaville
The latest from Baltimore's own Howard Markman is "Almost Home," a brilliant song from 2005, reimagined for today's times. Fall in love with his entire discography by visiting his bandcamp.
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Matthew & Son / I Love My Dog
by Nick Bertling
Nick Bertling is a music-making machine, usually playing all the instruments he records, besides being an amazing drummer and vocalist. His covers are brilliant, his originals boundary-breaking pop.
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Eric "Roscoe" Ambel not only produced our first couple albums, he's created his own twang-filled catalog of gems with Roscoe's Gang over the years. Check out his pandemic-sponsored "Shut-in Series."
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Echo Dancing
by Alejandro Escovedo
The legendary Alejandro Escovedo returns with another country-rock scorcher.
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Passion Fruit Boys
by Passion Fruit Boys
Nashville’s Passion Fruit Boys nail the effervescent janglepop of ’80s college radio with bright guitars and immediate hooks.
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