Since the awards were handed out for the first half of 2015 on August 10, indie artists have been hard at work, creating new works of art. The submissions for the second half of 2015 continue to reflect the growing confidence of today’s indie artists, and the easy availability of technology to assist them in getting their music out to current and potential fans. The LA Music Critic Awards were created to recognize that talent and hopefully turn our readers on to some new music and/or artists they are unfamiliar with or unaware of.
The competition was fierce this time and the committee had a hard time deciding who to include. It’s now time to announce the nominations for the second half of 2015. And the nominees are . . .
Best EP Female: Rebel Pop Singer Songwriter (Katie Costello), Phoenix (Lyndzie Taylor), Black Sheep (Sara Routh), Fire (Brooke Moriber)
Best EP Male: Move (Dave Yaden)
Best EP Band: Captiva (Captiva), The Trap (The Spider Accomplice)
Best CD Male: Criminal (Jerad Finck), India, Seattle (Mike Edel), I Struggle & Emerge (Ryan Aderre’y)
Best CD Female: Follow Your Heart (Katie Garibaldi), Time in the Middle (Claire Holley), Save Your Heart (Patricia Bahia), An American Girl (Cindy Alexander), Memories, Music and Pride (Alice Wallace)
Best CD Group: The Lil Smokies (The Lil Smokies), Little Silver Hearts (Little Silver Hearts), Fantasm (Starlight Girls), The Whole Shabang (Carly and the Universe)
Best Single: Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils (“What it Takes”), Jakey Lee (“Children of God”), Katelyn Marie (“Enjoy the Ride”), Keaton Simons (“When I Go”), The Spider Accomplice (“Atmosphere)
Best Video (cover): Alexis Keegan (“Drunk in Love”)
Best Video (live): Reverend Tall Tree (“How do you get Over That?”)
Best Video (lyrical): Lyndzie Taylor (“What do I Know?”)
Best Video (official): Paige Nichols (“Burn), Shane Piasecki (“Jackie O”), Katie Costello (“New York Graffiti”), Katie Garibaldi (“Lock the Door, Lose the Key”), Redhead Express (“Mary Did You Know?”), Dave Yaden (“Two”)
Best Rock Band: Sleep Machine, Captiva, The Spider Accomplice, Rocket
Best Pop/Rock Male Artist: Chris Lind, Jerad Finck, Mike Edel
Best Pop/Rock Female Artist: Katie Costello, Patricia Bahia, Brooke Moriber, Lyndzie Taylor, Cindy Alexander
Best Jazz: Dave Yaden (Two)
Best Folk/Cultural: Marina V (Russian Bootleg v2)
Best Country/Americana: Alice Wallace (Memories, Music and Pride), Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils (What It Takes), The Lil Smokies (The Lil Smokies), Little Silver Hearts (Little Silver Hearts)
Icon Award: Tony Lucca, Dave Yaden, Mike Edel, Tonya Watts
Fan Favorite: To vote for the fan favorite, submit the name of your favorite indie artist below, or leave a comment on my Facebook page. The artist with the highest vote total will win.
The winners will be announced on January 25, 2016. We look forward to your input.
256 replies on “LA Music Critic Award nominations for second half 2015”
Ryan Aderréy for fan favorite!
And also for best male cd!
The Best
Sara Rough is awesome love her love the album!
Sara Routh! Yaaaas!
Sara Routh “Black Sheep”
Sara Routh
Sara Routh
There is one standout song: What It Takes by Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils. These lyrics have particular meaning to me because I run an employment agency firm and constantly encourage workers to look on the bright side and the bigger picture. This song is the epitome of today’s work culture and what’s needed to hang in there.
Zach Linley & the Rebel Daredevils!
Honored to be on this list! Thank you so much!
Patricia Bahia
Patricia,
So glad to see that you were nominated for this award. We are proud of you.
Zach Linley and The Rebel Daredevils “What It Takes”
Zachary Linley and The Rebel Daredevils!!!
Alice Wallace – so deserving – stellar CD
I’m a believer.
Wish she would play Portland more often.
I really don’t want the rest of the world to know her, because she makes anyone believe that they are the only one. Our hearts are yours
Best Single: Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils (“What it Takes”)
I would vote for Sara Routh. Heard her sing on numerous occasions and always leave warmed and filled to the brim with her loving spirit and beautiful voice.
Alice Wallace is fantastic.
Count my vote for her in best country/americana and
Best CD Female.
Zach Linley and Rebel Daredevils
Cindy Alexander!!! Best female pop/rock artist
and best female CD!!!! She’s been doing marvelous work for years, and American Girl is moving and spirited!
Zach Linley and Rebel Daredevils
Zach Linley and rebal Daredevils
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils (What It Takes)
Sara Routh!
Zach Linley & The Rebel Daredevils
What It Takes
Sara Routh for Fan Favorite!
The Spider Accomplice, best rock band, best single Atmosphere, best EP band The Trap!!!!
Cindy Alexander for Fan Favorite!!
Best EP Band: The Spider Accomplice
Best Single: The Spider Accomplice (“Atmosphere”)
Best Rock Band: The Spider Accomplice
Surprised to hear you’re just now discovering Cindy Alexander. She’s amazing, and I’ve been a fan for several years. I’m delighted to see she’s finally getting recognition for all her hard work!
Actually I’ve known Cindy since her See Red days. I’m a longtime fan of her and her music.
Alice Wallace’s CD is a tremendous reflection of her angel voice. Love her vocals so very much!
I agree Alice all the way!!!
I agree just love her talent and passion for her music
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils “What It Takes”
Zach Linley & The Rebel Daredevils! 🙂
An American Girl by Cindy Alexander for best female CD!
Best single and country artist Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils “What it Takes”.
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils “What It Takes”
I love American Girl by Cindy Alexander! One of my favorites from 2015!!!!
Go Cindy Alexander- my favorite and I don’t live anywhere near the west coast.
Zach Lindley and the Rebel Daredevils
What it takes
MY VOTE ! Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils (“What it Takes”)
Cindy Alexander – An American Girl, 🎉❤️
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils, what it takes
I am a big fan of Cindy Alexander. She is so very talented as an artist.
Zach Linley & the Rebel Daredevils!
Zach linley and the rebel daredevils, all the way!
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils “What it Takes” is amazing!!!
ZLRDD for anything they are nominated for plus fan fave.
Best single
Zach linley and the rebel daredevils
” what it takes “
Zach Linley & RDD!
Alice Wallace. Luv Love LOVE THAT CD
Zach Linley and rebel daredevils for country and single catagories
Zach Linley Best Country/Americana
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils (What It Takes)
Cindy Alexander is such a talented artist and deserves to be recognized as such!!
Zach Linley & The Rebel Daredevils for What it Takes:
Best Country
Best Single
Zach Linley and The Rebel Daredevils “What It Takes”
Zach Linley and the rebel daredevils “what it takes”
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils “What it Takes”
“What it takes ” by Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils!
Zach Lindley and the Rebel Daredevils
What it takes
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils (“What it Takes”)
Best Single: Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils (“What it Takes”)
Cindy Alexander rocks!!
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils, “What It Takes”.
Gotta be Zach and the RDD!!! It’s real. Honest and real, with a great hook!! Can’t beat that..
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils!
Alice Wallace and Cindy Alexander! 🙂
Alice Wallace! !!😊😊😊
Zach Linley & the Rebel Daredevils
Sara Routh! She is fantastic. Her songs aleays move me.
Alice Wallace -best CD and Americana. She is just the bed.
Zach linley and rebel daredevils
Sara Routh is amazing!!! Love her music!!!
Enjoy listening to Sara Routh’s music.
Best Single: Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils
Best Single: Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils (“What it Takes”)
Best Country/Americana: Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils (“What it Takes”)
Cindy Alexander…a true talent…Deserves to win for sure!!!!!
Best Single: Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils (“What it Takes”)
Zach linley and the rebel daredevils. “What it takes” best single
Memories, Music and Pride, Alice Wallace
Zach Linley and The Rebil Daredevils What It Takes!!!!
Zach Linely and the Rebel Daredevils, what it takes!
Check out Ira Walker. And Thom Bishop.
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils – What it Takes
ZACH LINLEY and the rebel daredevils
Zach Linley and Rebel Daredevils
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils “What it takes”
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils for Best Single AND Fan Favorite!!!!!!
Zach Linley and Rebel Daredevils!!
Zach Linley and The Rebel Daredevils “What It Takes”
I vote for Zach Linley and Rebel Daredevils….”What it takes”
Zach Linley and the rebel daredevils
This is for country/americana
Zach Linley and rdd ” what it takes”
Love Cindy Alexander!
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils (“What it Takes”)
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils (“What it Takes”)
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils. Their music is seriously amazing!
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils
It’s no contest – Cindy Alexander’s powerhouse vocals and songwriting on her “American Girl” cd deserve the win!
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils
“What it Takes”
Best single Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils!
Little Silver Hearts for both categories!
Best Country/Americana Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils!
Cindy Alexander!
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils
Zach Linley and The Rebel Daredevils
Best Single: Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils (“What it Takes”)
I vote for Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils for Best Single and Country performance for “What it Takes”.
Zach Lindley and The Rebel Daredevils
Zach Linley and The Rebel Daredevils “What It Takes”
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils!!
Best Single: Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils (“What it Takes”)
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils (“What it Takes”)
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils…these boys can play
Cindy Alexander is awesome!!
Zack Linley and Rebel Daredevils
Best single & best country/Americana as well – Zach Linley & the Rebel Daredevils!
Zach Linley and the rebel daredevils “what it takes”
Zach Linley and The Rebel Daredevils “What It Takes”
Zac Linley and the Rebal Daredevils What it takes
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils
Zach Linley and Rebel Daredevils
Zach Linley and the rebel daredevils “what it takes”
Best EP Female: Black Sheep (Sara Routh).
Black Sheep is undeniably brilliant from start to finish. The lyrics are honest, the music flows like honey and Sara’s vocal performance is off the charts.
Sara Routh for Black Sheep
Best single – Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils – What it Takes
Cindy Alexander for fan fav!!! She rocks!
Hands down, Zach Linley and the rebel daredevils, and what it takes
Cindy Alexander rocks!!!!
Cindy Alexander and “An American Girl”….. Perfection!
Cindy Alexander x 2 !!!
Sara. Black Sheep
Zack Linley for best single!!
Cindy Alexander rocks and definately deserves to win.
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils!
Cindy Alexander pure voice and heartfelt truths. A must for fan favorite.
Sara Routh “Black Sheep”, she is amazing!
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils (“What it Takes”)
Sara Routh’s ‘Black Sheep’ a hundreds times over again.
Sara Routh- her sound is very honest and natural. Comes from the heart.
Sara Routh: super voice but what would expect from Superman’s sister. Seriously, Sara hits it, makes one feel good and warm throughout.
Sara Routh!
Cindy Alexander
Spider Accomplice best rock band and best single.
Spider Accomplice: best rock band, best single.
Sara Routh! So deserving!
AN AMERICAN GIRL / CINDY ALEXANDER….
ANOTHER AMAZING WORK OF ART. CINDY’S MUSIC IS FOOD FOR YOUR SOUL. A MUST GET ALBUM……….
Alice Wallace
a sweat discovery for me ..
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils, What it Takes. Best single AND Best Country/ Americana.
Cindy Alexander❤️ Not only is she a genuinely, brilliant talent. She is one of the kindest human beings. For an artist of Cindy’s caliber. She stays so connected with her fans. She is the real deal.
Sara Routh
“What it takes” by Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils.
Sara Routh
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils!!!
Sara Routh has my vote!
Zach Linley and Rebel Daredevils
Zach Linley and Rebel Daredevils
Sara Routh
Cindy Alexander — one of my faves!
V K Lynne and the Spider Accomplice
Zach Linley And The Rebel Dare Deviles ( What it takes)
Zach linley and the rebel daredevils
Shane Piasecki for Fan Favorite!
Zack Linley
Rebel Daredevils
My fan favorite vote goes to:
Best CD Female: An American Girl (Cindy Alexander)
Best Pop/Rock Female Artist: Cindy Alexander
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils “What it Takes”
Sarah Routh!
What it takes best band I’ve seen in awhile zach Linley and Rebel Daredevils Wait research this band for cold dead hands and sick and tired its worth a listin yall
Marina V for fan fave! She ROCKS!
Marvina V for fan favorite
It’s great to see that Marina V is represented!
She’s such a fantastic singer/musician!!!
I love Marina V! The best!
My vote goes to Marina V and her Russian albom. I discovered Marina and her songs last year on Russian Festival in Reno.
Her own songs and her interpretation of old russian folk songs are very impressive. Very lovely voice too!
“What It Takes” by Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils.
Marina V is the fan favorite for me! Awesome live shows too!
Marina V for fan favorite!
Marina V is an amazing talent!
Shane Piasecki
Marina V!!!!!!! Such a great talent!
Marina V, the best singer. Love her music sooo much.
Marina V
“What It Takes” by Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils. for Best Country/Americana
Sara Routh
Zach Lindley and the Rebel Daredevils. “What it takes”
Zach Linley and the rebel daredevils What it takes
Sleep Machine – The Best!!!
Sleep Machine!!!
My favorite is MARINA
Marina V for best cultural!
Marina V is an incredible talent. As I believe was once said, “voice of an angel”. Been a long time fan. 💗Her!!!
Marina V is a great performer! She has been to my town several times! Last July 4 the concert was rained out; her crew found a local restaurant to host them & all diners got a free impromptu concert! I’m very excited for her inclusion in your awards. 😃👍
Cindy Alexander is a really talented songwriter who has been making outstanding music music for years. Her songs drill into your soul in the very best way, and become part of the fabric of your day. She and “American Girl” absolutely deserve to be recognized!
Marina V for Fan Favorite!!
Marina V for fan fav
Marina V for fan favourite.
Marina V is one of those unique combinations of cultures where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. She is soulful and tuneful. Definitely worth a listen – even if you don’t speak Russian.
Cindy Alexander!!!!
Cindy Alexander!
Cindy Alexander! Fan favorite
Cindy Alexander.
Fan Favorite.
Love Cindy Alexander’s new album, Anerican Girl, and her rendition of the title song.
Marina V’s magical voice singing in English or Russian is a treat for all.
Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils “What it takes”
Zach Linley and the rebel daredevils What it takes
Zach Linley and the rebel daredevils What it takes
Zach Linley and the rebel daredevils What it takes
Patricia Bahia is a top-flight artist. With “Save Your Heart,” she and her collaborators have created an album that, in my opinion, delivers a lot of feeling and human value. Will it save your heart? Listen and find out. 😊
Awww. Thank you Steve!
Best single and country artist Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils “What it Takes”.
Patricia Baya
Patricia Bahia is amazing!
Katie Garibaldi my favorite!
By far, my fan favorite is Katie Garibaldi. Good voice, Good songwriter, and is an elegant performer
Singer/songwriter Katie Garibaldi is the real deal. She is a big fan favorite!
Katie Garibaldi!!!
Katie Garibaldi is my pic – ‘Love the Hell Out of You’ is a great song and video!
Katie Garibaldi is my pic- her song “Love the Hell Out of You’ is the best song and video!
Wanted to put in my vote for Katie Garibaldi tonight because she is my favorite artist. Her songs are awesome along with a great voice.
Sleep Machine for Best Rock Band
Katie Garibaldi — fan favorite
Patricia Bahia for best CD female, and Best pop Rock female artist.
Best CD female: Patricia Bahia
Best Pop/Rock Female Artist: Patricia Bahia
It’s all about Katie Garibaldi!! Look out! Biggest fan here
Biggest fan for Katie Garibaldi!!
This post is to vote for musical artist Katie Garibaldi
Katie Gatibaldi my Favorite!
Katie Garibaldi
I have followed Alice Wallace for years.. Her songwriting and song delivery are the best I’ve seen. Her Album captures that talent and passion… A true artist deserving recognition… I wish her all the best!!
Alice Wallace
Alice Wallace! Absolutely fan favorite
Alice Wallace gets my vote for fan favorite!
Alice Wallace’s Memories, Music and Pride is far and away the most riveting work in the Americana genre this year! She is a singer/songwriter to be reckoned with….. and she has my vote in both categories in which she is a nominee!
Alice Wallace for best CD female & best Country/American – (Memories, Music & Pride)
Alice Wallace you’re AMAZING!!!
Best Country/Americana
Alice Wallace – (Memories, Music and Pride)
Alice wallace is amazing!
Lyndzie Taylor has shown she has the chops in her latest release, “Phoenix”. Her voice has great range and resonance, and her song writing has developed into a mature, nuanced woman’s point of view, with a little dash of Britny and “Heart”s lead singer Ann…( her last name escapes me, but you KNOW the voice!) Great album!
alice wallace yes yes yes
I love Alice Wallace! She is such a wonderful performer, you can see she loves what she is doing!
Alice Wallace for fan Favorite!!! She is amazing!!
Alice Wallace deserves both Female CD and Americana of the year as she is one of the few artists that is really doing true original Americana and her new CD proves that. This is just another excellent example as her other previous works consistently have been…Great Job Alice
Alice Wallace, has to be a fan favorite, great entertainer.
Alice Wallace! Her talent needs to be recognized!
Alice Wallace for fan favorite!
Lyndzie Taylor!!!
Alice Wallace
Alice Wallace!!
***Katie Garibaldi***
Sleep Machine is awesome and getting lots of traction in LA. Authentic rock band. Definitely going places and should be heard by all.
Papermoon Gypsys for Best Blues Artist