This L.A. quartet is putting sensibility back into rock'n'roll !

On their new layered 6-track self-titled record, indie act Great White Buffalo brings to mind influences of the Strokes, Foo Fighters and Kings of Leon while staying true to the band’s own unique sound.

Jamendo: First of all, what is the story behind the name "Great White Buffalo"? Does it refer to something in particular?

Great White Buffalo: When we were just getting started we ran through some names that we all collectively hated... I think it was Graham's sister who suggested Great White Buffalo and she had even drawn the first sketch of what would become our logo... We couldn't say no.

Could you introduce each musician in the band?
Graham Bockmiller - Lead vocals, guitar
Stephen Johnson - Vocals, lead guitar
Paul Hiller - Bass
Rich Carrillo - Drums

Tell us how everything began. Where and when did you meet? What made you start playing music together?
Well Steve and Graham have known each other since high school, but we didn't really know one another until we started the band down in San Diego. We were playing in L.A. for a while and our old drummer was moving out of town, and we were going to play our last show with a very uncertain future. Rich ended up coming to check out our last show and was really into it. After that we jammed with him and it just clicked. The three of us recorded our last EP on our own, until we found Paul on Craigslist of all places. He responded to our email because he said it was the only band that contacted him that "didn't suck". After jamming with him it turns out he doesn't suck either, and it's been a tasty fit ever since.

You just released an excellent self-titled EP on Jamendo, what inspires you when you write songs?
It's always a combination of things. Whatever we are feeling or thinking when we go into the studio to rehearse will inevitably come out in the music. A lot of the time we'll just be in there and start playing something random and things just come out. Pretty soon we'll all be on the same page and the feel of the song will be very apparent. It's a very organic way of writing, which we all really like. We don't do a lot of talking about it, we just start playing and see what happens and the songs will always have a piece of each of us.

We've chatted with NYC-based pop R&B artist Devyn Rose. She recently released a couple of singles on Jamendo, and has a new album on the way, to arrive on our platform on April 30.

We got to know her better: when it comes to her music, her career, and her hard work, she continues to prove to the world with every endeavor, that she’s destined to be a musical force to be reckoned with.

Jamendo: Could you tell us a little bit about your new release Want It All ?

Devyn Rose: My new EP Want It All sponsored by Hulkshare is the last installment to my free EP series PROJECT: I AM DEVYN ROSE. It is a 5 song EP which showcases who I am as an artist, what I am capable of, and my story.

One of you last singles was "Who Am I", then, "who are you"? What is your background?

I go by the name of Devyn Rose and I am a multi–genre musician from New York. I do everything from pop, hip hop, r&b, alternative, etc. I play instruments, dance jazz, and song write.

You sang in a church choir when you were young. Was it a valuable experience? Did you learn any instruments growing up?

Singing in the choir helped to bring out my voice so it definitely was a valuable experience for me. As for instruments, my dad always had a few different instruments laying around like an acoustic guitar, piano, harmonica, and an accordion, so I pretty much played around with each instrument and learned on my own. I won’t tie myself down to one instrument though; I just like to play which ever instrument is played in each record I release.

When did you first start thinking about becoming a singer/songwriter?
I knew I wanted to be a singer since I was a little girl. I would perform for my siblings and dream of one day being able to perform for fans on a huge stage. When it came to writing, I’ve always loved writing and English was my favorite subject in school because I loved writing essays. I started experimenting with poetry and as soon as I got my first ever instrumental, I took a stab at writing a full length song…after that, I became addicted to writing songs.

Could you tell more about your experience with modeling and jazz dance? What did you gain from it?
My modeling experience was fun, but I really did it to earn some extra money and to network since fashion and music go hand in hand. I was able to perform my music at a few fashion shows as well as walk in them. As for jazz, I always had a love for dramatic theatrical dance, it looks so beautiful and I love incorporating it in my shows!

Your fans used to know you under the name "Tanya T6". What made you change and why "Devyn Rose"?
For a long time, I held onto a name that I said I would change to once I get to a certain place in my career- a name that really defines who I am as an artist, and that name was Devyn Rose. Tanya T6 was my artist name on the come-up, I have grown so much since and now I am who I was destined to be. The name Devyn means Poet and as I mentioned earlier, I stared off writing poetry which then turned into songwriting. Here is what each letter means to me:
D- is for desirable
E- is for exclusive
V- is for victorious
Y- is for young
N- is for natural

Your music has already been streamed 175,000 times on Jamendo. How do you feel about that?

It feels super awesome to know that so many people have heard my music – I am beyond thankful for the love and support!

You released the #1 episode of "A day in the life of Devyn Rose" on February 4th. Do you have anymore episodes planned or any other similar projects?
Yes, I released episode #2 about a week ago and I plan on releasing those at least every other week – I love keeping my fans informed and entertained =). I am also working on releasing a full length documentary which will give my fans a look into my life and my music.

9. Who are the artists that currently inspire you ?
Some artist that inspire me include Bone Thugs n Harmony, Whitney Houston, Deniece Williams, Cyndi Lauper, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Miguel, among many others! There are too many to name !!

10. Where can fans connect with you and stay informed about future projects, etc?
Fans can connect with me via my official website www.devynrose.com. Here are some more links!
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Youtube

Mehdi Ouldsaad, directeur de Faux Raccord et producteur du film et du morceau, explique son lien avec Jamendo et sa démarche:
"Nous remémorant notre première expérience réussie avec Jamendo ("Les Cimes du Système", le premier clip "libre" de David TMX), nous avons choisi une nouvelle fois un concept plus fédérateur, celui du "libre". Tous se sont prêtés au jeu, la quasi-totalité des artistes participants proposaient d’ailleurs d’ores et déjà un choix large de leurs créations en téléchargement libre sur leurs sites officiels respectifs. Les autres artistes ayant participé au featuring ont également rapidement saisi les enjeux de ce morceau et tous nous ont fait cadeau de leur participation et de leur droits afin de permettre à ce projet d’exister et je profite à nouveau de l’occasion pour remercier Blockos-K, Hamé, O’Nassim, Hatim et K-Listo de Soledad, Jack Herer et Stratégie de Paix."

Un projet qui s'est donc fait naturellement, pour lequel les artistes ont apprécié de pouvoir enregistrer et diffuser le morceau sans la moindre contrainte, et dans un esprit libre. Jack Herer, qui apporte sa pierre d'un featuring diablement efficace, fait écho à cette idée: "Bien qu'elle soit pour moi essentielle, je n'ai jamais fait de ma musique une priorité. Je passe beaucoup de temps à écrire sans but particulier. Je tiens à cette possibilité de faire uniquement ce qu'il me plait et me motive, alors quand on m'a proposé de participer à ce projet, j'ai écouté l'instru, j'ai accroché et j'ai écrit. Plus ça tourne et mieux c'est!"

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She's not the Grace Kelly you probably know, but her talent and precocity are sure to blow you away! Only 20 years old, she is a first-class jazz wunderkind that has already played and recorded with such legends as Dave Brubeck, Harry Connick Jr., Phil Woods and Esperanza Spalding.

Grace Kelly's latest live album vibrantly showcases her fluid creativity and virtuosity on the saxophone, as well as her emotionally dynamic voice. A stunning and simmering recording you cannot miss! This video is the official video for the single "Ready Set Stay".

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Victoria Caffè formed in 2007 in Lyon with members from around the world (France, Italy, USA). In just a few short years, they've perfected their pop sound that can be heard on the LP Busy Days, produced by Xavier Dorémus: a mature, powerful blend of rock and soul, led by smooth rhythms and sultry vocals.

Check out their new video below for "Sunday Walk", wandering the streets of Paris!

These French guys sure know how to make a record just like their main influences, such as Fugazi, Biffy Clyro or Pretty Girls Make Graves.

DevonMiles' fierce indie rock fever and post-hardcore hooks make an already mature first album: We May Lack Time, But We Don't Waste It.

For "Golden Cage", they came up with a brilliant new video, showcasing drastic changes in their hometown!

Two years of blood, sweat and tears… Some of you recently helped fund the recording of Impulsos; the Spanish ten-piece Sundayers finally delivered their third album, polishing their style into mature, swinging, ska-rock madness.

Check out the inventive video for their single "El Sonido Del Mar"!

Finally here is our little documentary shot at the Jamendo Live party at Midem with Kellee Maize and We Are FM.

Exclusive live footage and interviews!

Also, we shot a few of their best songs in their entirety: enjoy the show right here on JamendoTV!