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Round 2 Album -
Round 3 Album -
Round 4 Album
Round 1 Challenge: Ceiling Cat Is Watching You Songwrite - Write a song about a meme. (2 minute minimum) (they had 9 days) (
Results)
Round 2 Challenge: Song Fight - Write a fight song for your favorite sports TEAM. It doesn't have to be a professional team. This should be about the team, not 1 or 2 athletes working together. (1 minute minimum) (they had 8 days) (
Results)
Round 3 Challenge: Occupy SpinTunes - Write a protest song in which you try to convince your listeners about something you strongly believe. (2 minute minimum) (they had 8 days) (
Results)
Round 4 Challenge: Mulligan - Write a protest song about the same topic you picked in round 3. (2 minute minimum) (they had 8 days) (
Results)
(Profile order is based on who sent in their entry form first.)
Edric Haleen: Edric writes a lot of point-of-view songs. He has sung songs as an evangelical preacher, a Greek hero, a Jesuit priest, an engagement ring, a liver, a meme, and the moon. He has portrayed a despondent inventor, a frustrated songwriter, a would-be superhero (?), and Mother Culture. He’s sung both as a guy frustrated by NOT being in a relationship and by BEING in a relationship, as a romantic facing a tough choice -- and once he even (sort of) sung as himself! Care to know more? Visit his website!
Links:
Website
R1:
For Zoe
R2: A Father's Fight Song -
ICA School Song (Shadow)
R3:
On The Matter Of Bullying (Part 1)
R4: On The Matter Of Bullying (Part 2) (runner up)
Dr Lindyke: Dr Lindyke is two people. One of them talks. One of them writes. If they were magicians, they'd be Penn & Teller, only shorter and taller.
Links:
Website -
@dr_lindyke -
YouTube
R1:
Famous Last Words
R2:
Cock Fight
R3: Voted Out
The Square -
Memory Of A Future Past (Shadow) -
It's A Joke, Not A Dick (Don't Take It So Hard) (Shadow)
R4:
Andy Glover: Hi, I’m Andy. I started playing acoustic guitar at the tender age of 13 and never really stopped. I got my start in songwriting after friends I’d made on youtube encouraged me to start writing my own songs rather than just posting covers. I’m a somewhat “spiritual” fellow, and I enjoy writing songs about the great unknown. And love songs. Those too. I hope some day to turn the touring musician life into a financially viable profession. I’m an avid concert goer and adore the Seattle folk scene.
Links:
Website -
@andyglover -
YouTube
R1:
Hey, Winnebago Man
R2: Deadline Victim
R3:
R4:
The Chocolate Chips: Creating magical sounds with musical science since 2011.
R3:
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MC Ohm-I: Originally from Brooklyn, NY (now residing in San Diego, CA), MC Ohm-I is an up-and-coming nerdcore rapper. Some of his biggest songs include "All Mah Math Nerds" and "Nerd You Up". His music is made purely for entertainment and he's shown is capable of writing about even the silliest things.
Links:
Website -
@mcohmi -
YouTube
R1:
Down In Plankistan
R2:
Let's Go Mets
R3:
If You Don't Like Gay Marriage
R4:
If You Were Gay (placed 3rd)
Kevin Savino-Riker: Kevin is the guitarist for the Write Bloody House Party 2 Band, formerly of the Lightbulb Mouth Radio Hour variety show and podcast in Long Beach, CA. He is also an unsigned and unknown independent musician on YouTube. Kevin has served as drummer, bassist, guitarist, and lead vocalist in a number of bands over the last 15 years, though never all at the same time. Kevin is the champion of the first Spintunes contest, and he is still uncomfortable writing about himself in the 3rd person.
Links:
Website -
@RITmusic2k -
YouTube
R1:
The Ballad Of Andrew Meyer
R2:
The 12th Man
R3: Voted Out
Dinosaur Sam
R4:
The Orion Sound: Sup ma bros, ya be chillin’ wi’ the king o’ sound, biatch. Who dis be, you sayin’? Boy, youre about to find out! Ma name be Oliver Parsons and I’m up 4 spanking dem hoes left, right and cen’re. I got dis sick do on ma heyd dat makes me look like pussay magnet – and it works. I get dem bitches in ma car and show ‘em ma yootoob swag. Dey don’t know what’s hit ‘em (it’s usually ma pen15) and dem gurls (and guys when I feel like it) are just begging 4 mor’. I not got school smarts, cuz dey is 4 nurds, but ma street cred is off da chartz. Gimme yo’ support or I’ll steal ya fuckin’ cat so I can say I got ya pussy! Also I play music.
Links:
Website -
@olirulz_747 -
YouTube
R1:
Hashtag (Damien's Story)
R2: Deadline Victim
R3:
R4:
Ross Durand: Ross writes songs. He plays guitar and sings so that he can deliver his songs. He hopes his songs can make people think, laugh, and/or not feel alone in the world. Concerning Spintunes - there is a popular definition of insanity that says it is the state of doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting a different result. Apparently Ross is insane.
Links:
Website -
@rossdurand -
YouTube
R1:
First World Blues
R2:
Bigger In Texas
R3:
Don't Send Them Away
R4:
Someone's (winner)
"BucketHat" Bobby: Veteran of Song-Fu and Spintunes, Bobby fears he peaked too early. However, He will continue doing what he does, because, y'know, he can only get better, right?
Links:
@buckethatbobby -
YouTube
R1:
Problems
R2:
YTCWGWCT
R3: Deadline Victim
Knock Off (Shadow)
R4:
RC: I'm made of meat.
Links:
Website -
@RCOhio -
YouTube
R1:
The Philosoraptor
R2:
We Will Bury You
R3:
An Equal Start
R4:
Get Out Of My Way (placed 4th)
Steven Wesley Guiles: It's not every year an artist writes 70+ songs so that he can release 9 songs for his first solo album. It's also not always possible when said artist is a devoted husband, father of two, and a full-time middle school teacher. If you find Sufjan Stevens and Bon Iver good company, then you will be right at home pulling up a chair and a pair of earbuds and soaking his gorgeous records. He also likes to rock and write songs about tacos and exploding weasels So put THAT in your pipe and smoke it.
Links:
Website -
@sguiles -
YouTube
R1:
Boom Goes The Dynamite
R2: Voted Out
Minecraft Fight Song (DQ)
R3:
R4:
Atom & E.V.: DFW based retro jazzed-up folk & primitive rock. We're just trying to become as popular as our guitars.
Links:
Website
R1: Voted Out
Welcome Wagon
R2:
R3:
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Wait What (the Band): Wait What is a band from Long Beach, Ca. Snoop says hi.
Links:
YouTube
R1: Voted Out
We R Not Gay
R2:
R3:
R4:
Jerry Skids: NYC songwriter who constantly style-jumps (from acoustic rock to nonsensical comedy to angry political punk to whatever else). Lead singer in anarcho-punk band Street Army Gospel and cover band Punk 77. He is currently working on his 6th solo album, Blame It On The Belmonts.
Links:
Website -
YouTube
R1:
Not A Good Guy
R2:
Psyche 'Em Out! (The Beers Fight Song)
R3: Voted Out
The Separation Of State And Nothing
R4:
Jenny Katz: A storyteller with soul, Jenny released her first album in 2012. She currently performs with her brother and her father in the jazz trio "Katz Family Picnic."
Links:
Website -
YouTube
R1:
Boom Goes The Dynamite
R2:
Load The Cannon, Light The Fuse
R3: Voted Out
Next Nice Town
R4:
The Middle Relievers: The Middle Relievers were started in early January of 2013 by the forgotten memory of hundereds of professional pitchers who never were good enough to start, close, or set-up, but were needed to mop up large leads or horrific blow-outs. These men always had a tune in their heart while hoping to some day be something other then a frequently disregarded card with bubble gum. These memories were turned into the yet-to-be discovered sound that will soon be.
Links:
R1:
2 Eyes 1 Regret
R2:
Here's To Joe's
R3: Voted Out
Love Builds Homes
R4:
Vincent Black Shadow: I've loved, I've lost, I've loved again, I've been wary of losing love, love has stuck around, then it was lost, but then it came back, then it somehow was found naked in the back of a '76 Buick station wagon.
Links:
@fetworks
R1: Voted Out
Baby Panda Sneeze
R2:
R3:
R4:
TurboShandy: Conjured from the mind of a disgruntled songwriter from Northern Ireland with no band in late 2011, TurboShandy is a one-man powerpop project inspired by alcohol, sugar, and girls. The music takes its cue from bands like Ramones, the Wildhearts, 90s/00s pop punk, post punk, and pretty much anything with big hooks they think cool. Their first mini-album, 'No Wonder No One Talks to Her' was released in August 2012 and a follow up is currently being written.
Links:
Website -
@stu_hig -
YouTube
R1:
Piss Lightning (My Canine Friend)
R2:
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch FC
R3: Voted Out
Guns
R4:
Q: Professional Dabbler. Knows just enough to be dangerous.
Links:
@Q_The_Mediocre -
YouTube
R1: Voted Out
Chuck Norris
R2:
R3:
R4:
Jailhouse Payback: Guitars, drums, a bicycle, a shotgun, and the truth.
Links:
Website
R1: Voted Out
Gem Sweater Lady
R2:
R3:
R4:
Army Defense: The Deans of Pop, hailing from all over Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Links:
Website
R1:
Miss Teen South Carolina
R2: Voted Out
72Dolphins (DQ)
R3:
R4:
Blimp Exhaust: Lovingly handcrafted in a garage.
Links:
R1:
S.A.P. (Socially Awkward Penguin)
R2: Voted Out
Checkmate!
R3:
R4:
Glen Raphael: Though born hairless and unable to fend for himself, Glen Raphael overcame these humble beginnings to develop useful skills such as spinning fire, juggling, and writing funny songs about quantum physics, bedbugs, and gorillas. He sometimes wins awards doing it. You should buy his album _Lady Liberty_. Click the Band Website link! Click it! NOW!!!
Links:
Website -
@glenraphael -
YouTube
R1:
Ask A Ninja!
R2: Voted Out
Gunn High Chess Team Fight!
R3:
R4:
The Boffo Yux Dudes: Humerus fellows. No bones about it. The Dudes reformed in 2009, creating music new music for the confused masses. Allan Morgan and Tom Giarrosso head this version of BYD with rabid optimism that they'll be remembered for more than just all those replays on Dr. Demento. We also do the Watusi.
Links:
Website -
@BoffoYuxDudes -
YouTube
R1: Deadline Victim
Life Is A Meme (So The Internet Told Me) (Shadow)
R2:
Go, Trenton Wolverines! (Shadow)
R3:
Eat The Whales (Shadow) -
The Ballad Of The Last Of The Hackers (Shadow)
R4:
Wireless Head (Shadow) -
Tear It Down, Build It Up Again (Shadow) -
Operating System (Shadow)
Brandon Lorrekovich: If you had to sum Brandon Lorrekovich up in one word, it would have to be: All. All of the words would be needed to describe him, because his character is frightfully complex; his mind, a labyrinth of great wisdom and ‘90s film and television references. Brandon is highly regarded for his contributions to publications such as JET and Modern Falcon. He is being tested rigorously to prove he is the 'preincarnation' of Fergie's first born son, Keith. He also attends regular glass-staining seminars.
Links:
Website
R1:
Hankey Plankey
R2: Deadline Victim
R3:
R4:
Brian Gray: My name is Brian Gray. I am soooo cute, but I am not good at doing the dishes 'cause I only do the dishes. I can walk on my hands and do a forward 1/2 pike. I like to feed my wife fried duck fat when she is on a diet. In return, she writes my bios for me.
Links:
Website -
@BrianGrayMusic
R1:
Descartes And I
R2:
Fei Gong!
R3: Voted Out
Walk (Live From Woodbury)
R4:
Steve Durand: Steve Durand is a trumpet player and songwriter who likes to infuse his music
with swing and jazz stylings.
Links:
R1:
One Red Paperclip
R2:
Put Your Mettle To The Pedals
R3: Voted Out
Just War
R4:
Foobar: Just another anonymous songfight'er.
Links:
R1: Voted Out
Leeroy Jenkins
R2:
R3:
R4:
T.C. Elliott: T.C. is a songwriter, guitarist, black belt in Songham TaeKwonDo and bald. He is a self taught guitarist and has played in local cover bands. He is currently a guitarist in the band Melancholy Trousers. T.C. has written well over 600 songs and at least one of them doesn't suck.
Links:
Website -
@TCElliottMusic -
YouTube
R1: Voted Out
One Red Paperclip
R2:
R3:
R4:
Josh Holober-Ward: "Josh has never understood why most bios are written in third person. He thinks it's weird that the person you're reading about is clearly just the same person that's writing. And what does the way they choose to use their precious 500 character limit say about themselves? The whole thing is just a big psychological mess.
Anyway, Josh is an aspiring musician with a penchant for overthinking things. He lives in a house of bacon with his two robot cats."
Links:
YouTube
R1:
Internet Cats
R2:
Let's Go Ravens!
R3: Deadline Victim
R4:
Godz Poodlz: Icon/Geek/Dad Pop-Rock. Two neighborz and friendz unite to form
“Gödz Pöödlz!" Gödz Pöödlz are Rüss Rögers and Rhöd Dürre.
Links:
Website -
@GodzPoodlz -
YouTube
R1:
Miss Carolina
R2: Deadline Victim
R3:
R4:
Shadows:
Dex01: Dex01 is a British, rock based, songwriter who has been writing music for almost two years, which qualifies him as a musician (it doesn’t). Inspired by Jonathan Coulton’s approach to writing and recording material, Dex decided to try and see if he could turn his hand at writing material instead of playing along and jumping up and down. The past two years have seen Dex record an EP turned demo album and acquire a professional mic which makes him some sort of big shot (it doesn’t).
Links:
Website -
@Dex01 -
YouTube Channel
R1: I Hate A Meme
R2:
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