Anya Marina is a renaissance woman in every sense of the word. Actress? Check. DJ? Check. Left of center Check. Musician? Well, duh. Check. A picture of a unicorn peeing a rainbow on her t shirts on her website? Check. A song in Twilight: New moon? Learn more about Anya at here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

FPW is the moniker of the uber jazz trio comprised of Fulero, Prescott, and West. Their excursions over the cliff will take you to sublime places and freaked out spaces. Learn more about them here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Linfinity is the calming word that soldiers once said to soothe their frazzled nerves. Linfinity’s expansive sound certainly could serve as that balm. Learn more about this collaborative collective at linfinitymusic.com or myspace.com/linfinitymusic.

Artwork by Emily Block.

The Barr Brothers and Sarah Page really have to be the only band out there that features some swampy blues and a full sized string harp in the same song. Their unique sound is a natural as air when it hits your ears. Learn more at thebarrbrothers.com or www.myspace.com/sarahpageharpist.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

AristeiA want to hurt you. They want to make your ears bleed. The glory of their rock knows no bounds except as seen by the legendary griffin. Learn more about their brutality at aristeia.blogspot.com or www.myspace.com/aristeiaband.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

The Hugs want to cuddle up to your ears so they can release their trojan horse of rock upon your unsuspecting senses. Don’t be fooled by their cute name, these guys prove that the terrorists never won. Learn more at www.myspace.com/thehugsgowild or www.thehugsmusic.com.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Shelley Short creates a complex fabric of sound with Alexis Gideon and your bearings might be lost between new and old, here and not here, and dissonance and harmony. Learn more at www.myspace.com/shelleyshort or www.shelleyshortmusic.com.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

Leonard Mynx has a lyrical depth that dances in a somber light. The intimacy revealed by his music gives it a power that cannot be measured. Learn more at www.leonardmynx.com.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Spesus Christ may or may not save. Their music may or may not spend those savings. Spesus Christ will stimulate the third eye of androids and their music will remind you that there are still things in this life you can never explain. Learn the teachings of Spesus at www.spesuschrist.bandcamp.com.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

Reverse Dotty is a newer band. I promise. You’d be excused if you thought that they were part of the pantheon of classic post punk bands that spazzily worm their way into your heart, mind, and booty. Dig more of their vibe at www.reversedotty.com or www.myspace.com/reversedotty.