independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
"I've always had a thing for lyrics," says Son Little, the artist formerly known as Aaron Livingston and literal son of a preacher man, who recently released his self-titled debut album on label ANTI- Records. "I've written a lot of songs in the last few years, and had done a lot of work where there... Continue Reading →
"My guns and ammunition/Do very different things/If you're looking for tradition/I'm castling my king," sings, or rather, growls Peter Dreimanis, co-lead vocalist for Toronto-based alt-blues band July Talk, currently on tour supporting their self-titled debut album released this year.  Indeed, if you're looking for tradition, this avant-garde five piece will definitely flip your script. July Talk recently took... 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 →
Los Angeles-based alternative rock band The Moth & The Flame ("TMTF") will be making a stop in Nashville, this Tuesday, September 29th; the band is on a national tour with In The Valley Below, and has just released a brand new five-song EP, Young & Unafraid, on Elektra Records, which features their hit song by the same... Continue Reading →
Ryan Courtney moved to Nashville in 2007 from a tiny map dot in Florida called Hudson.  He'd started flirting with music at the age of 14; his older brother, who played guitar, began showing him some chords, and with this new knowledge, he started humming melodies and writing lyrics.  One thing led to another, and he randomly... Continue Reading →
Nashville rockers Frances & The Foundation were in full force and effect recently at The High Watt.  My face? Melted.  Check out pics from the show!  (These photographs were provided by the incomparable Wesley Duffee-Braun.  Check out his genius on display at www.wesleyduffeebraun.com, and head over to the East of 8th Facebook page for more!)
Nashville indie rockers Elle Macho, comprised of David Mead, Butterfly Boucher, and Lindsay Jamieson, are playing their first show in two and a half years at The High Watt on Saturday, July 11th, and pop/rock quintet, the Alarms, featuring members of blog favorite, electro-pop band KiND, have announced that they're opening the show! Scottish music blog INSTRUMENTAL... Continue Reading →
Seattle's Ivan & Alyosha (and no, there is no one in the band named Ivan OR Alyosha) delighted and dazzled at The High Watt recently, with fellow Seattle-er/Seattle-ite (you get the drift) Kris Orlowski providing opening support. Orlowski, accompanied only by his soothingly smokey voice and his trusty guitar, gifted us with an unbelievably honest... Continue Reading →
Jay Nash and Josh Day, a.k.a. The Contenders, performed at The High Watt in Nashville recently, the first show of a short tour.  The duo began the show with "The Contender," a lonesome road song, followed by selections from their album, Meet The Contenders; the pair tested some new music on the crowd, an experience Nash... Continue Reading →
Denver-based indie band Tennis played The High Watt recently, touring to support their latest album, Ritual In Repeat.  Their nostalgically groovy sound paired with lead vocalist Alaina Moore's golden voice is the equation for pop perfection.  After a gloriously satisfying set of new tunes and favorites from their established catalogue, Tennis left the stage.  It just happened to be... Continue Reading →
