Led by singer/guitarist Ashen Keilyn, SCOUT has been receiving a lot of attention lately. Their CD, “It seemed like a good idea at the time,” was the 2nd most added at college radio and made its debut on the Top 30 CMJ & Hits charts. The band has received rave reviews in everything from Billboard to Rockpile, has shared stages with Sunny Day Real Estate, They Might Be Giants, have appeared on an episode of HBO’s “The Sopranos,” and NBC's "Late Night With Conan O'Brien." Not bad for an indie band from the lower east side! Currently the band is awaiting the realease of their latest CD, "This Soft Life," which will hit the streets on October 7th. "If you want to hear a great band making even better music, hunt this one down," exclaims Billboard, of Django & the Regulars' new album, "Laying Low and Inbetween," which was recorded with renowned producer Don Fleming (Sonic Youth, Teenage Fan Club, Hole) and Mike Daly of Whiskeytown. Ringleader Django Haskins tours extensively throughout the US, Canada and Europe, both solo and with the Regulars, and has shared the stage with the likes of James Brown, Buffalo Tom, They Might Be Giants, and Trey Anastasio of Phish. Described variously as "a cross between Elvis Costello and Tom Petty" and "Norman Rockwell with a Telecaster," Django & the Regulars craft songs with a McCartney-esque melodic sense, a Costello-like lyrical sharpness, and perform with the conviction of true rockers. Folky-bluesy pop songwriting from frontperson Nini Camps is laced with a hint of her Cuban heritage. Mix one part NYC spunk, add the seasoned musicianship of her band, and you have a recipe for success! LOVE PIE’s music has been featured on the WB hit series “Felicity,” MTV’s “Spyder Games,” and will also be heard in several upcoming independent films. Recently, Nini realeased the follow up to LOVE PIE's self-titled debut CD. a solo effort titled "So Long." TRINA HAMLIN’s pure voice and unspoiled presence have earned this young singer-songwriter from Minneapolis a steady following since she began performing solo acoustic shows. Demand has grown steadily and while touring nationally, Trina and her blues harp have shared stages with Paula Cole, Ricki Lee Jones, and performed at the Newport Folk Festival alongside Ani DiFranco and the Indigo Girls. Trina’s songs have been featured on the WB series, “Dawson’s Creek,” and as the them song to the Bravo series, "Talelights." Marilyn D’Amato, ex-frontperson of Pull My Daisy (Almo/Geffen) has put together a collection of songs (old & new) on "Greatest Hits," including Pull My Daisy recordings produced by Gavin Mackillop, and new self-produced songs from her new band, M-FIVE. D'Amato's pop rock hooks a voice that has been described as “just as deep and strong as her songwriting,” power the NYC group, which has shared stages with the Indigo Girls, Shawn Mullins, and Sarah McLachlan. Every year, ModMusic searches the world for some of the best independent bands and artists and features them on this exciting and acclaimed compilation series. These fantastic CDs feature the winners of the "Indie Band Search" If you're an A&R exec in a shopping mood, "Indie Choice" is a must-hear collection! -BILLBOARD MAGAZINE Indie Choice 2001 is a must have for music fans of power pop, rock, and just music in general." -HARMODY.COM "Indie Choice 2001 from Mod Music Records is one of the best sampler collections this writer has had the opportunity to hear." -ALL MUSIC GUIDE "If you've you've just about gone crazy trying to find something with a new sound, a refreshing attitude, or just a new voice in general, then you'll enjoy Indie Choice 2001 as much as I did. Give your ears a break away from the Top 40 and get a little indie in your life." -INK 19 This exciting compilation features 16 cuts from the East Coasts up-and-coming female artists, including Leslie Nuchow, Rachael Sage, Pamela Means, Colleen Sexton, Love Pie, KJ Denhert, M-FIVE, Scout, Jake, Trina Hamlin, Rachelle Garniez, Sit ‘n Spin, Dorothy Scott, Emily Curtis, Steph Albertson, and Dayna Kurtz. Proceeds from this record benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.