The NAS 10 Questions

This week at NAS, we are celebrating women in the industry for International Women’s Day, and that includes indie artists more than ever. Today we talk to Virginia from the band, Blues Trainer. She is one half of the duo, along with Frank, and a strong woman with lots to bring to the table. From the challenges of finding producers and mentors, to the sheer pleasure of sharing a story through music, and reading between the lines, this is a 10 questions that may leave you with a few more of your own! Virigina has a vast array of talents and experience. Make sure to follow Blues Trainer on socials and check out “Wasted Time” from their album , Come on Down to Texas, which is on the

New Artist Spotlight Family of Playlists.

The track “Color me beautiful” is featured in the New Artist Spotlight Family of Playlists.

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umentalist and rock artist based in France.

“Why Water Rise? I like this name because it has a lot of meaning. – First of all because our planet earth is not in good shape and it’s not going to get any better. I’m worried about the legacy we’ll leave to our children. With all the climate changes we are currently experiencing, it is obvious to me to support this cause. – Then I like the idea of an unstoppable rock band, a bit like water that you can’t stop when it gushes. When I compose, it’s a bit in this state of mind that I find myself, the ideas flow and I can’t stop it.”

The track “Live Your Life” is featured in the New Artist Spotlight Family of Playlists.

This time, we get to know Brent Newbold, a multi-instrumentalist that is also known as ‘Aging Teen Idol’. Influenced by Metal and old school Punk, Brent has taken things in a very surprising direction. You will hear elements of Kiss, Rush, The Ramones, Randy Rhoads, Pink Floyd… as well as Sweet, Slade, and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band: all wrapped up in a tiny, one-man band package!

The track “I Need You” is featured in the New Artist Spotlight Family of Playlists.

This time we get to know Whalejump, a French guy living in Bangkok passionate about electronic music.

With influences such as Feint, Illenium, Alan walker, Tristam, the FatRat.

This time, we get to know Eleanor Collides. It is the solo project of singer, songwriter and guitarist Nick Ranga. Named after Nick’s childhood imaginary friend, Eleanor Collides started life as a lockdown project in March of 2021 when a group of London based musicians got together to support each other in writing, recording and releasing music. Eleanor Collides, falls somewhere between Indie, Alternative Rock and Dream Pop. On this album Nick draws on a wide range of influences from the 90s alt-rock of Alice In Chains and Hole, British Indie bands such as Manic Street Preachers and Depeche Mode’s moody synth pop.

The track “Lost In The City (feat. Pisgah)” is featured in the New Artist Spotlight Family of Playlists.

This time, we get to know The Key of F, AKA Andie K – Lead vocals / Songwriter. Marie Pettit – BGV / Songwriter / Guitar

This female duo rock everything from punk rock to rockabilly to swamp rock with gritty vocals and lush harmonies.

This time, we get to know Trav Da Poet,

Since 2001, Trav Da Poet has been involved in spoken word and Hip-Hop putting together battles, poetry events, being part of street teams, and working as a sound engineer for shows and on albums. Trav Da Poet conveys messages of hope, inspiration, guidance, and social consciousness. This poetic emcee emphasizes the human struggle to highlight Christ’s power to save over various styles of music.