independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Tiny Rhymes, an indie/chamber-folk trio, sometimes quintet, based Buffalo, New York, will be releasing their debut EP, A Kinder History, on June 23rd. I was captivated by their music from the very first note; comprised of Sharon Mok (vocals, guitar), Katie Weissman (cello), and Kathryn Koch (violin), Tiny Rhymes' fetching three part harmonies coupled with their graceful... Continue Reading →
Athens, Georgia-based folk rock collective Family And Friends will be performing in Nashville this Saturday at Musicians Corner, a glorious (and free!) summer concert series here in the Music City. I caught up with Mike MacDonald (vocals, guitar) and JP McKenzie (guitar), who were in Athens getting geared up for Saturday's show: Eo8: How did y'all become a band?... Continue Reading →
I really dig surprises; surprise parties, long lost friends coming to visit, getting an unexpected note in the mail from someone. I especially like musical surprises, like when I hear a band that sounds like an sonic army and there are only two people playing (ahem..Royal Blood). When I heard Sister Sparrow & The Dirty... Continue Reading →
Toronto-based roots-rockers The Wooden Sky are releasing their fourth album Let's Be Ready on June 16th via Nevado Music, and it's a good one, y'all. I really can't imagine a more perfect soundtrack for my summer adventures; the album in its entirety, while lyrically heart-heavy at times, is sonically inspired and carefree. The opening track, “Saturday Night,” begins with a head-bobbing... Continue Reading →
Mike Comite grew up in Boston, and began playing music at age seven; his parents wanted him to learn the saxophone, but he chose trumpet, because it definitely looked cooler. Mike's trumpeting career ended at age fourteen when he got braces; deciding to forego bloody lips, he switched to bass guitar to be in a friend's rock... 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 →
I sure do love Nashville. You know why? Because everywhere I go, the atmosphere is abuzz with expectation, hope, and creativity. I love that this blog affords me the chance to meet and form relationships with artists from all over the place. I love that I can connect with local artists to help spread the... Continue Reading →
Nashville's Civil Twilight has released a brand new single, "When, When" from their forthcoming LP, Story Of An Immigrant, due out in July. The new single follows the band's recent appearance on VH1’s “Big Morning Buzz,” where they performed “Holy Dove,” a hit single with its first introduction in the Top Ten Most Added at Alternative Radio and... 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 →
