independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
I caught up recently with Nick Wold, frontman for indie rock band DREAMERS, on a rare day off. Â I last connected with the group in March of this year, the last time they played the Music City, and a lot has happened since then--they've toured with Stone Temple Pilots, Young Rising Sons and Hunter Hunted,... Continue Reading →
It's that time again, y'all! The highly anticipated Communion Residency returns to The High Watt on December 9th, showcasing up-and-coming talent across multiple genres for an unforgettable night of music discovery. The lineup for the show includes Ranch Ghost, Los Colognes, Mateja, and Ruston Kelly. The noise that emanates from Ranch Ghost is heavily reliant on the vibe. Imagine that lone, solitary man... Continue Reading →
Singer/songwriter Connor Leimer, an old soul and a tall drink of water from the Kansas suburbs, has traveled the world, written countless songs, released several EPs, has a publishing company called Like It's June, has packed up and moved to Nashville, and recently debuted his first full length record. Â Oh, and he's only 19 years... Continue Reading →
HAVE MERCY, Y'ALL.  Communion Presents is bringing acclaimed artist Son Little to Nashville.  If you haven't had the pleasure of experiencing his vibe-tastic vintage version of American soul, stop what you're doing right this moment and listen here: I know, right?? SWOON. He first planted his flag as Son Little with last year’s highly praised EP, Things I Forgot,... Continue Reading →
On October 1st, blog favorite indie-pop band Marsicans from Leeds, England will release a  7-track album, Live At The 360 Club, ahead of their upcoming UK tour dates.  The album consists of an entire 30-minute live set, recorded in February in front of a sell-out Leeds crowd. The best part? It's FREE.  That's right y'all, it will... Continue Reading →
HEY YOU GUYS....(to be said the way Sloth from The Goonies says it, and if you haven't seen the movie The Goonies, what in the world?!?) I have SPLENDID news!!  Skype and Live Nation's Ones To Watch campaign continues, and Ireland's Kodaline has joined the lineup! Recently a group of fans from across the globe got the chance to take... Continue Reading →
Y'ALL!!! Â So many things in this life aren't free, but I have TWO TICKETS to see Northern California "HipPop" duo Kalin and Myles that are! The two-man band, who has been "whipping US audiences into a booty shaking frenzy," has teamed up with Skype for the Ones To Watch series (a collaboration between Skype and... Continue Reading →
Y'ALL!  Phoenix by way of Johannesburg-based alt-rock band Kongos has teamed up with Skype's Ones To Watch Tour to give us, the fans, exclusive access to what’s happening on tour before, during and after the shows.  Kongos is currently on tour with Sir Sly and Colony House (*SWOON*) and they've taken some time to answer questions about... Continue Reading →
