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MANCHESTER orchestra

Picked as one of the artists to watch in 2007, Rolling Stone Magazine said of their music, "Lavishly moody...expansive in scope and rich in texture while remaining lyrically focused on small moments of revelation." Manchester Orchestra was born from the vision of frontman Andy Hull. [more...]

RIGHT AWAY, great captain!

Manchester Orchestra front man Andy Hull, Right Away, Great Captain! is more than a side project. Hull has broken away from MO's indie-rock and written a beautifully introspective folk-driven album. Inspired to write a story about a 17th Century sailor [more...]

HARRISON hudson

Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Harrison Hudson is comprised of Brandon Dees (Bass), Steven Kadar (Drums), and front man, Harrison Hudson (Vocals, Guitar). Described by critics as raw Americana, and by themselves as "no-frills" rock'n'roll, Harrison Hudson delivers [more...]

WINSTON audio

Winston Audio was formed in 2003, but the music they create today really began in 2006, when a founding member left and a new member joined. Although the new line up hadn't been together long, the five piece recorded their first EP, Come on, Hibernate, in July, 2006, with Kyle Hale (O'Brother). [more...]

ALL get out

Although relatively new to the music scene, All Get Out is earning the respect of veterans everywhere they are heard. Mixing contagious melodies, perfect harmonies, and smart lyrics, the indie-rock four piece has quickly gained an enthusiastic following. All Get Out calls what they do "simple music with [more...]

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JOY in TOMORROW

Joy In Tomorrow plays music that communicates to audiences an experience that is as personal as it is universal. After forming in Lynchburg, VA, Joy In Tomorrow moved to Atlanta to write and record. Their EP, A Snapshot of Who I've Always Been, tells a story over five tracks of pain and victory. "We simply hope that you, the listener, will be able to find yourself within these songs," says front man, Joshua Smith. Since releasing their EP in 2007, Joy In Tomorrow has completed two national tours and has no intentions of slowing down, planning to record a full length in the near future. Joy In Tomorrow joined Favorite Gentlemen after forming friendships with label mates, Manchester Orchestra.


i MARRIED my highschool sweetheart

Trevor Dowdy is the mastermind behind the electronic pop act, I Married My Highschool Sweetheart. Trevor's not new to music — he was one of the members of acclaimed Atlanta band, Two Week Notice, before working as a Producer / Song Writer / Programmer along side Jeremiah Edmond of Vintage Song Studios. He also played guitar and keyboard with Manchester Orchestra, before leaving the band to study classical guitar at college in Abilene, TX. While Trevor played with other acts, he was also writing and recording music as I Married My Highschool Sweetheart, distributing his albums modestly to friends and family. He is now making his label debut with Laugh Out Love, coming out on Favorite Gentlemen later this year.


O'brother

Since 2005, O'Brother has been delivering energetic rock that commands attention. Known for their live show, O'Brother has created music that is a true representation of who they are. Their EP, In Comparison to Me was released on Favorite Gentlemen in 2007. Look for their full length release in 2008.



the BEGGARS' guild

The Beggars' Guild can perhaps be described best as a band of straight forward rock, grounded in blues and country roots with no gimmickry. After seeing the band perform live, Performer Magazine columnist Leah Baker compared The Beggars' Guild's bluesy rock to that of Creedence Clearwater Revival or the Allman Brothers, and went on to say, "The next band on stage had a lot to live up to after that act." Their debut EP, Breaking Me Down, was recorded with Dan Hannon and released in 2007. The Beggar's Guild has one motivation — to write, record, and perform songs that people love.


Pasadena

Pasadena, a five piece act from Atlanta, GA, plays a blend of perfectly crafted country and southern rock. Founded on a simple idea — to write and play music that is personally pleasing — Pasadena has been writing together since 2005. Pasadena is currently promoting their debut release, The Message in the Wreckage EP, which was released in 2007 on Favorite Gentlemen. "Our music is no frills, American rock made for anyone with eager ears and open minds. We hope that southern hospitaliity oozes from every note of our twangy little songs." — Pasadena


Andrew Nelson & the shotgun lovers

Andrew Nelson & the Shotgun Lovers combine southern rock, country, folk, and moving lyrics with amazing precision. "Nelson's vibrant vocals perfectly deliver his passionate, longing-filled lyrics of family tragedy, friendship and the struggles of life and love. Down-home rock'n'roll doesn't get any more real than this." — Steve LaBate (Assistant Editor, Paste Magazine)

Front man Andrew Nelson started his band when he was at college in Athens, GA. He later moved to Nashville where he met Floyd, Roland, and Johnston, and Andrew Nelson & the Shotgun Lovers was formed. As a follow up to their debut EP, The Dream Has Gone Away, the group is preparing to record their first full length album. Andrew Nelson is planning to drop his name from their current persona, so look for the new album to be released by The Shotgun Lovers on Favorite Gentlemen later this year.