The up and coming unsigned indie band is making waves not only on the radio, but also in social media. They have a quarter of a million likes on Facebook and thousands of followers on Twitter, MySpace, Youtube and Reverbnation.com.

WHAT IS THE SECRET?

Formed in 2007 by songwriting partners Mario Novelli and Jorie Gracen, The PondHawks have since captured a worldwide audience with catchy melodies and a pioneering approach to music. Some may call it retro-rock with a now sound, but the band's unique
signature style falls into its own category.

The PondHawks have an artistry for storytelling, which evolves through meticulously crafted passages that create atmosphere and mood. Their music is driven by poetic lyricism that is clever and compelling. Stellar vocal harmonies intertwine seamlessly
through musical interludes that unfold with stunning synchronicity and energy. Instruments are carefully selected to drive the melody and the emotional power of the song.

Both of their critically acclaimed albums, The PondHawks Have Landed (2010) and Dreaming Over Ireland (2012) received extensive Triple A FM radio airplay in the US and massive Internet radio play worldwide with albums selling out their initial runs. The
PondHawks Have Landed, reached the #7 spot in the Top 10 (USA) Regional Albums of 2011.

The band's hit song "Drive," from Dreaming Over Ireland, charted at #1 on Music World Radio's Top 20 Alternative Songs Euro Chart. Votes from thousands of fans from around the world kept the song at #1 for 13 weeks.

When The PondHawks' new holiday song "Winter Wine" premiered on a UK radio station in December 2015 � their first new music in three years � 45,842 listeners from around the world tuned in to hear the song. At the time the song aired, it was 11:50 PM
EST and 4:50 AM in Europe.

At a recent outdoor concert headlined by the band, 8,000 fans showed up. Some traveled long distances from other states and many sported PondHawks T-shirts.

In The PondHawks' hometown of River Grove, a suburb of Chicago, phone calls from fans flooded the Mayor's office. The band's concert in June was cancelled due to weather and fans wanted to know when it would be rescheduled.


THE SECRET IS OUT!

The PondHawks' newly released third album Blue Light, their first new album in four years, is making an impact on popular streaming services. Spotify, Google Play, and Apple Music are driving album sales on iTunes (US, Europe), and Amazon.com (US, UK,
Russia, Europe).

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