independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Nashville singer/songwriter Elisabeth Beckwitt recounts her story of addiction in her ethereal track, “One More.” Beckwitt, who has maintained her sobriety for five years, seeks to provide insight into the painful fight that consumes the entire bodies and souls of those in the struggle. “This song came to me in a moment when I felt... Continue Reading →
New York City-based artist Ian Mellencamp has his bases covered—from songwriting, audio/visual production, making art, and modeling, he does it all. “I get bored easily!” he says with a laugh. “I try to be creative in everything I do, in any way I can.” Mellencamp began his musical adventures at an early age, playing music... Continue Reading →
"This song means a great deal to me and was one of the first songs I wrote that I was really proud of lyrically, emotively, and musically," says Nashville's Tim McNary of the title track to his latest EP, released earlier this year. The video, filmed and directed by CRFT/SVCS is a stunning interpretation of... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time, two New York session musicians, drummer Miles Arntzen (Antibalas, Will Butler, EMEF) and sax player Jas Walton (Leon Bridges, Sinkane, Father Figures)—who both currently play in the Afrobeat ensemble Antibalas—began experimenting with their respective instruments in Arntzen’s Greenwich Village basement. The duo hunkered down to compose demos that were made up of percussion, woodwinds, and the offbeat... Continue Reading →
Recently, East of 8th premiered "So Cold", the new poptastic single from blog fave Josh Noren, and today he's back with a fantastic new video to go with it! Filmed at uber-vibey Westlight Studios in Franklin, Tennessee and shot with a single camera by film genius Nick Bastoky, the video stars Noren and his band--Abishai Collingsworth (drums),... Continue Reading →
Nashville-by-way-of-Mississippi musical artist Clayton Waller, a.k.a. Rock Eupora, has a new video for his angsty anthem "I Wanna Be Alone", a garage and alt-rock combo with a distinct 90s sound. "The video encompasses the feeling of being overwhelmed by the amount of noise that we face day to day. Each component of the video represents a different... Continue Reading →
Formed September of 2015 in the heart of Nashville's garage rock scene, Goth Babe is a psychedelic project that has swiftly made a name for itself in the Music City, redefining the boundaries of garage rock and breaking down walls with their relentless energetic live shows. "Sunshine", a track from the band's recently-released debut EP, is... Continue Reading →
Prolific author and native son of Mississippi, William Faulkner, once said, “To understand the world, you must first understand a place like Mississippi." Growing up in the many eccentricities of Mississippi, post-rock outfit Light Beam Rider has sculpted a sound unlike any southern band before them on their new album, A Place to Sleep Among the... Continue Reading →
They're back, y'all!! Bluesy Brooklyn-based band People Vs. Larsen is preparing to release their second album, Loving Losing, on January 12th; the trio, comprised of Tom Larsen (vocals/guitar), David Tedeschi (drums), and Dylan Shamat (bass), premiered their previous video, "Stay All Night", their Junior Kimbrough tribute and show-starting tune with East of 8th recently, and they... Continue Reading →
Bluesy Brooklyn-based band People Vs. Larsen is preparing to release their second album in January; the trio, comprised of Tom Larsen (vocals/guitar), David Tedeschi (drums), and Dylan Shamat (bass), is making a name for themselves in their hometown of New York City and getting radio airplay in Los Angeles; three of their songs are also featured on the... Continue Reading →
