independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
"I had always wanted to work with him; in high school I remember seeing his name in the liner notes of all these hardcore and post-punk records I listened to and thinking, 'How the hell do I get this guy to record MY songs?!' recalls Chris Cunningham of Seattle-based alt-rock outfit Ravenna Woods of Matt... Continue Reading →
Nashville by-way-of Atlanta singer/songwriter Eryn McHugh celebrates the release of her brand new electro-pop EP, Sweet Tooth, what she calls "a fun experiment and project" with  co-writer and producer, Chase Coy. "Chase is a really accomplished artist in his own right, has great sonic instincts, and current sound references," she explains. "I credit him with helping me... Continue Reading →
Just in time to celebrate our nation's birthday, Mississippi-based purveyor of indie pop, Quinn Erwin, is releasing a brand new EP, aptly named Living In America, comprised of two tracks, "Living In America" and "Gray". 'Living In America', a raucous, synth-y banger, is a reflection on coming of age and confronting an understanding of the American Dream. "I tried... Continue Reading →
Blog favorite blues rock duo, Black Pistol Fire, released their latest full-length album, Don't Wake The Riot, on May 20th.  A follow-up to 2014's swampy self-titled record, at eleven songs strong Don't Wake The Riot shows the band going in a grittier direction.  Don't worry y'all--vocalist Kevin McKeown's signature howl and Eric Owen's ferocious drum shredding is still the constant. They also... Continue Reading →
After documenting the feeling of loss he experienced in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent tragedies surrounding him in Nashville-based rock band Afterlife Parade’s conceptual opus, Death & Rebirth, and exploring sonic landscapes, textures, and cycles in the band’s instrumental follow-up Awe, singer/songwriter and producer Quinn Erwin has a strong desire to vent about... Continue Reading →
Being a child of the 90s, I came of age wearing combat boots and flannel while wielding a 5-disc CD changer brimming with Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, and Dinosaur, Jr.; there was a special place in my musical heart reserved for those dark and emotive female-fronted grunge bands like Garbage and Veruca Salt, and the... Continue Reading →
Encompassing the seductive glamour of goth, the catchy harmonics of pop, the experimentalism of prog-rock, and the narrative traditions of folk, Darla And The Blonde are a broad-based five-piece who craft their influences into a bold and distinctive brand of dramatic indie-rock. Â Formed in East London by chief songwriter Nina Lovelace (rhythm guitar and backing... Continue Reading →
 Patrick McQuaid and Hank Wiedel met in high school detention while attending an all-male Jesuit school in Missouri.  Wiedel's shirt was untucked and McQuaid was late to class--the horror!  The pair bonded over their delinquency, and decided to start a band. Captiva, comprised of Wiedel (drums), McQuaid (vocals/guitar), JJ Ries (vocals/guitar/auxiliary percussion) and Nick Riffle... Continue Reading →
