independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
From Indian Lakes, the brainchild of songwriter / frontman Joey Vannucchi played the High Watt this week in support of their record, Everything Feels Better Now, which came out  October 14th via Triple Crown Records. The band never disappoints--we were dazzled and delighted as they made all the folks swoon with their deliciously moody, atmospheric alt-pop sound. If... Continue Reading →
In September, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats returned to Nashville for a sold-out show at the Ryman, and we were lucky enough to be there. I worked my way through the new and ridiculous TSA-like security at the entrance of the mother church, and there was a palpable feeling of excitement in the air. As the... Continue Reading →
Colorado-based Elephant Revival drew quite a crowd to the Mercy Lounge last week; blending their inspirations of Folk, Americana, and Celtic music, the band presents a resonant and relatable sound. Their rhythmic and intricate musicianship coupled with lyrical storytelling and pleasant melodies created an extremely entertaining experience for all listeners. The band's energy was contagious, proven by the... Continue Reading →
Last night alt-rock outfit Switchfoot played to a packed-out Ryman Auditorium, a stop on their Looking For America Tour with Relient K. The band, who is on the road supporting their latest album, Where The Light Shines Through,  dazzled the Nashville crowd with a mix of new songs and old favorites. If you missed the festivities, we... Continue Reading →
Columbus, Ohio’s Nick D’ & The Believers, a new-ish band made of seasoned touring musicians, recently released their new five-song EP, Crown, which, the band says, captures the live energy they project from the stage; since Nick D’ & The Believers are on tour supporting their new EP, and were at The High Watt in... Continue Reading →
During this late summer evening, the first signs of autumn were evident in the Badger State’s capital. Citizens and visitors mingled, enjoying all that the city had to offer from fine eateries, university-chic coffee houses, and the interspersed taverns and bars of beautiful downtown Madison. On this night though, my focus was on local venue... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles-based alt-rock outfit Allah-Las brought their sun-drenched vintage vibe to the Music City recently; they played their hearts out to a packed house at Exit/In, where eager Nashvillians were standing elbow to elbow to soak up their Southern California sound. Allah-Las released their latest album, Calico Review, the band’s third, on September 9th via Mexican Summer;... Continue Reading →
If I thought I was escaping the dog days of summer in the South by taking East of 8th on the road to Seattle, I was sadly mistaken—I clearly brought the heat with me, as the Pacific Northwest was in the in the midst of an intense heat wave last week. Even so, the typically... Continue Reading →
If you follow this site (and if you don't, you really should), you'll remember that we sent our trusty contributor, James Farley, to Louisville to cover the Forecastle Music Festival in July; dear James was rendered utterly speechless by the performances he witnessed, but he managed to get himself together long enough to jot down... Continue Reading →
Colorado singer/songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov took the stage at Marathon Music Works in Nashville before a packed house recently; the artist has made a quite name for himself over the years as a folk singer, making tunes that paint beautiful pictures of the mountains and meanderings of the landscape of his adopted home state. While... Continue Reading →
