1. Featured Artist: Anthem of Silence<br />Hollywood alt rockers and this week’s Featured Band on uPlaya, Anthem of Silence, are on their way to seeing themselves in the bright lights! Emitting a surge of original rock tempos with a blast of classic guitar riffs has helped this indie up and comer appeal to a wide audience- from fans of Fleetwood Mac to fans of Nirvana.<br />A four-time Platinum Auddy Award winner for their songs, “ I am One,” “Elton Yung,” “Dust & Bunnies,” and “Yu,” helped them to land 2nd place in uPlaya and MTV’s Music Universe Talent Search contest in 2009. Anthem of Silence has also been recognized throughout the West Coast for their high-flying performances and headlining acts at classic LA venues like the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip, Whiskey, El Cid, Viper, and Silverlake Lounge- among many others. <br />The young, go-getting band has also become the object of much publicity as they continue to rake in awards and nominations in songwriting and music competitions. Hauling in the ASCAPlus Songwriters Award three years in a row, securing a nomination in the 2010 International Songwriters Competition, and advancing as a semifinalist in Ford’s “Gimme the Gig Contest” – it looks like Anthem of Silence might need to invest in a larger trophy case in the coming year. Most recently the band has been named as a finalist and showcasing act in Black Mountain Productions Indie Music Vest taking place in Las Vegas in May. <br />