independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
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 →
We got to spend some time recently with New York-based singer/songwriter Keenan O'Meara and his beautiful voice, who performed his wonderfully ethereal song "Dogma" for us. The video was shot in the loft of a barn here in Nashville; if you listen carefully, you can hear a nest full of baby birds singing along in the... Continue Reading →
Hey y'all! You might remember from a previous post that Kodaline has hopped on Skype's Ones To Watch Tour....well here's a little treat just for you friends! Skype has given me the green light to share this acoustic video performance from Kodaline with you (before they even post it to their channels)!! How cool is that?... Continue Reading →
It's funny how things happen sometimes, you know? My friends had told me about this artist they had seen called Firekid, a.k.a. Muscle Shoals born and raised and Nashville-based Dillon Hodges, and sent me videos of his swampy guitar-picking dubstep-y magic during his opening slot at a Colony House/Knox Hamilton show in Nashville that I,... Continue Reading →
I am so excited to present the newest exclusive performance- we had the best time hanging out with Nashville's *repeat repeat! If you haven't had the good fortune to experience their music, here's your chance...they also have a new album that will be released later this year (hopefully!), and this song, called "Mostly," is a tasty... Continue Reading →
If you aren't familiar with Nashville-based Humming House, you soon will be. This fantastic five-piece is nothing short of a formidable force in folk music (how about that alliteration, huh?) and are making a splash wherever they go. Literally...when I interviewed them, they were fresh off the week-long Cayamo Cruise; the band's mandolin player Joshua... Continue Reading →
Here's an exclusive performance from Nashville-based singer/songwriter Josh Noren to brighten your day!
I have some really exciting news!!!! East of 8th now has its own YouTube channel, and we will be recording and posting exclusive performances just for you! Our very first one comes to you from Nashville-based alt-folk ensemble Seryn; if you haven't heard their music, your life is incomplete. They have new music coming out in... Continue Reading →
