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{{short description|American singer-songwriter}}
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| birth_name = Larry Florman
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| origin = [[New York City]]
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| background = solo_singer
| instrument = Vocals drummer
| birth_name = Larry Florman
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]
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| origin = [[New York City]], USA
| instrument = Vocals drummer
| years_active = 2004–present
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]
| label = [[Independent record label|Independent]]
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| website = [http://www.brotherloverocks.com/ www.brotherloverocks.com]
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = [[Independent record label|Independent]]
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'''Larry Florman''', known as '''Brother Love''' is an American musician.
'''Larry Florman''', known as '''Brother Love''' is an American musician.


He is perhaps the first artist to receive truly large-scale recognition through his involvement in [[podsafe]] music{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}}. His music was popularized to a large audience of [[podcast]] listeners when his song ''Push'' was featured on the [[Daily Source Code]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}}, and received airtime through many more podcasts via the [[Podsafe Music Network]].
He is perhaps the first artist to receive recognition through his involvement in [[podsafe]] music.{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}} His music was popularized to a large audience of [[podcast]] listeners when his song ''Push'' was featured on the [[Daily Source Code]],{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}} and received airtime through many more podcasts via the [[Podsafe Music Network]].


His rise to the top of the [[PMC Top10]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}}, a podsafe music chart, further propelled him into podcast fame. His song ''Summertime'' spent eleven weeks in the countdown{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}} including an unprecedented six weeks at the No. 1 spot{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}}. His follow-up song, ''There She Goes'' was No. 1 for three weeks{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}}.
His rise to the top of the [[PMC Top10]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}}, a podsafe music chart, further propelled him into podcast fame. His song ''Summertime'' spent eleven weeks in the countdown{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}} including an unprecedented six weeks at the No. 1 spot.{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}} His follow-up song, ''There She Goes'' was No. 1 for three weeks{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}}.


Brother Love currently works closely with the [[Keith and The Girl]] podcast, making many guest appearances commencing September 2006<ref>[http://katg.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=135561# katg.libsyn.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> till present, as well as touring with KATG on their live audience shows.
Brother Love currently works closely with the [[Keith and The Girl]] podcast, making many guest appearances commencing September 2006<ref>[http://katg.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=135561# katg.libsyn.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> till present, as well as touring with KATG on their live audience shows.


His first major commercial was [[Saturn]] Cars during Memorial Day Weekend 2007,<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwgXv8ReUsw YouTube - shining sun<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and a Reese's Puff cereal commercial.
His first major commercial was [[Saturn]] Cars during Memorial Day Weekend 2007,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwgXv8ReUsw YouTube shining sun<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=June 2015}} and a Reese's Puff cereal commercial.


Brother Love played drums for NYC-based southern rock band, [[Her and King's County]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}} for a few years. After leaving this band, he and guitarist Alex Haddad sought out to make straight forward honest rock with their new band Them Vibes.
Brother Love played drums for NYC-based southern rock band, [[Her and King's County]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}} for a few years. After leaving this band, he and guitarist Alex Haddad formed the band Them Vibes.


==Discography==
==Discography==
*''Album of the Year'' (2004, Independent)
*''Album of the Year'' (2004, independent)
*''Turn It Up!'' (2007, Independent)
*''Turn It Up!'' (2007, independent)
*''Shine On'' (2013, Independent)
*''Shine On'' (2013, independent)

==See also==
* [[Podsafe]]
* [[Keith and The Girl]]
* [[Them Vibes]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.themvibes.com/ Them Vibes official site]
*[http://www.brotherloverocks.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.brotherloverocks.com/ Brother Love official site]
*[http://www.themvibes.com/ Them Vibes official website]


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Latest revision as of 14:26, 27 December 2024

Brother Love
Birth nameLarry Florman
OriginNew York City
GenresRock
InstrumentVocals drummer
Years active2004–present
LabelsIndependent
Websitewww.brotherloverocks.com

Larry Florman, known as Brother Love is an American musician.

He is perhaps the first artist to receive recognition through his involvement in podsafe music.[citation needed] His music was popularized to a large audience of podcast listeners when his song Push was featured on the Daily Source Code,[citation needed] and received airtime through many more podcasts via the Podsafe Music Network.

His rise to the top of the PMC Top10[citation needed], a podsafe music chart, further propelled him into podcast fame. His song Summertime spent eleven weeks in the countdown[citation needed] including an unprecedented six weeks at the No. 1 spot.[citation needed] His follow-up song, There She Goes was No. 1 for three weeks[citation needed].

Brother Love currently works closely with the Keith and The Girl podcast, making many guest appearances commencing September 2006[1] till present, as well as touring with KATG on their live audience shows.

His first major commercial was Saturn Cars during Memorial Day Weekend 2007,[2][unreliable source?] and a Reese's Puff cereal commercial.

Brother Love played drums for NYC-based southern rock band, Her and King's County[citation needed] for a few years. After leaving this band, he and guitarist Alex Haddad formed the band Them Vibes.

Discography

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  • Album of the Year (2004, independent)
  • Turn It Up! (2007, independent)
  • Shine On (2013, independent)

References

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