Garden City Movement is a Tel Aviv-based electronic trio consisting of Roy Avital, Yoav Saar and Johnny Sharoni. The three produce sweet hypnotic beats through indie rock anthems and ground floor bass heavy tracks. GCM first made waves with the release of their debut EP Entertainment in 2013.
The EP garnered early press champions as numerous Hype Machine influential blogs, Pitchfork, Clash, The FADER, Stereogum and FACT, which created a short documentary about “The rising stars of Tel Aviv.” With millions of streams, screenings at the LA film festival, Garden City Movement scored support slots for acts such as Alt-J, Cults, SOHN & Rüfüs Du Sol, in addition to their debut appearance on the Boiler Room. The trio intensively toured Europe and was on festival bills such as primavera, Pukkelpop, Glastonbury & Fusion. Recording through 2017 at their studio in Tel Aviv, Garden City Movement took the time to explore their sound as a band. Their debut album Apollonia, released in March 2018, took a darker path lyrically; exploring the breakdown of a fading relationship and the depression, loneliness, and abuse that follows. The leading track, Miss You (Under Shimokita Sky), quickly went viral and made it into JWAVE top 50in JAPAN. Over the past yea, the band finished their 2nd album which includes collaborations with artists such as: Lola Marsh, Dreamcast & The Undercover Dream Lovers. It is due to be released 2022.
Shelly is a storyteller, an independent songwriter, and composer who is known for her unique voice and heartfelt story telling. With influences rooted in the 70’s and resonating with modern day voices, Archer’s music blends the traditional and innovative sounds of the songwriting world.
Shelly Archer is an independent singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist. She is known for her unique voice, honest touching texts, and heartfelt storytelling that invites the listener to an intimate listening experience. Archer's music is a merging blend between the traditional and innovative sounds of the songwriting world. Her style is rooted in the classic songwriters of the 70s, like Joni Mitchell, and influenced by modern-day voices such as Phoebe Bridgers, Sufjan Stevens, and Lana del Rey. Shelly's debut EP 'Lovebird' was released in summer 2022. It gained popularity through radio stations such as FIP (France), FM4 (Austria), Radio Eins & SWR3 (Germany). It has also been noticed by streaming platforms, with entries to top editorial playlists - Equal Global, Barefoot in the Park, Lentil Chill, New Music Friday in several countries, and more. During the EP's release, Shelley was touring with international artist Asaf Avidan, as part of his band and also the opening act - charming huge audiences, in legendary venues such as Zenith Paris, with her songs. Shelly's debut album is to be released Fall 2023.
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Tomer Yeshayahu ‧ The Tractor’s Revenge ‧ Rockfour ⁘ Tiny Fingers ‧ Amit Erez ※ Vaadat Charaigim ‧ Zikney Zfat ‧ Efrat Ben Zur ⁙ Nosey Hamigbaat ‧ Uzi Navon and Acquaintances ※ Eatliz ‧ Totemo ‧ Nadav Ravid ⁘ Helfer ‧ The Secret ⁙ Soda Fabric ‧ Compilations ‧ Danski ‧ 3421 ‧ Electra ‧ Yair Yona ‧ Kitzu ‧ Yuppies With Jeeps ⁜ Underwater Fireman ⁙ Bney Hama ‧ Nili Fink ⁜ Less Acrobats ‧ Itamar Ziegler ‧ Albert Beger ‧ Eli Rozen