independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
What if you mixed the sun-soaked psychedelia of bands like Tame Impala with Motown-esque groovy electro-pop? There’s no need for conjecture friends, because those elements, and many more, are embodied in the soulful sounds of New York City-by-way-of New Orleans artist Mikey Hart, a.k.a. Ex Reyes, who recently released a brand new EP, Do Something. Hart could also easily add “budding... Continue Reading →
Y'ALL!!!! Blog favorite Brooklyn-based blues band People Vs. Larsen will be hosting their album release show at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City on Tuesday, February 9th at 10:00 p.m.!! The album, Loving Losing, is a fantastic listen, and to celebrate this momentous occasion, East of 8th has not one, but THREE albums to give... Continue Reading →
In case you aren't aware, we are living in the middle of a beautiful time in the history of music; we can listen to whatever we want, whenever we want.  We have the control.  This new frontier of freedom in the digital age is precisely what enabled me to stumble across New York City band Active... Continue Reading →
