independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
The Belle Game - Fear/Nothing Vancouver alt-pop outfit The Belle Game released their sophomore album Fear/Nothing today via Arts & Crafts, With wall-to-wall atmosphere, Andrea Lo's powerful vocals, and pop sensibilities that are blissed-out at one moment and shrouded in dark mystery the next, Fear/Nothing is a synth-y exclamation of celestial sound. Get your ears on this one.... Continue Reading →
Just about everyone who has a pulse has heard a George Thorogood song; whether you are a fan or not, at sometime over the past 40 years, the iconic artist and his band the Destroyers have contributed, in one way or another, one of their myriad of songs across many mediums. This fact that makes... Continue Reading →
When I was a kid, my favorite movie was, hands down, Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. Sugar addictions aside, the fantastic world behind the factory’s fortified gates presented endless possibilities. Each area explored was more exciting than the last, and contained delicious diversions—served with a side of danger. Willy Wonka literally rolled out the... Continue Reading →
I feel like I spend a lot of time impatiently tapping my feet and glancing at the space on my wrist where a watch should be, waiting to be wowed these days in the midst of an atmosphere of background noise. Just when I had all but given up hope that this summer was going... Continue Reading →
Comparison can be a dangerous thing; it can also be a helpful yardstick to measure growth. Today, British alt-rock duo Royal Blood who released their gut-punching self-titled debut in 2014, follow up that successful start with sophomore effort How Did We get So Dark? And my, how they’ve grown. I’ll never forget hearing their music... Continue Reading →
“There’s no place like home,” a quote with which we are all familiar, but what exactly is home? Nashville folk pop duo The Harmaleighs explore that question and more on their forthcoming EP, Hiraeth, set for release on May 5th. Haley Grant and Kaylee Jasperson decided to get rid of their apartment, store their belongings,... Continue Reading →
Sometimes a different perspective can have a profound influence in an album’s spirit. For The Delta Saints, the guidance of producer Eddie Spear created an evolved songwriting structure that is at the creative core of their upcoming release Monte Vista. The album still features the group’s signature blues-rock style, but with a more aggressive nod... Continue Reading →
The rich tradition of folk music has its ancient roots firmly embedded in Ireland; while still delivered though the spine-tingling sounds of instruments with unpronounceable names or by a rowdy bunch with acoustic guitars in village pubs, one critically-acclaimed musical native has uniquely blended that heritage with the sounds of the 21st century. With The Meetings... Continue Reading →
About seven years ago, Matthew Paige and Zack Murphy staked the tent in the ground for what is now Nashville’s favorite purveyor of 60s-style rock n’ roll revival, otherwise known as Blackfoot Gypsies. On April 14th, the band will release their third album, To The Top, via Plowboy Records. Describing their sound as mere rock would be... Continue Reading →
String Cheese Incident will release their seventh studio album on April 14th boasting an incredible mix of new and old sounds alike. The group, comprised of Michael Kang, Bill Nershi, Michael Travis, Keith Moseley, Kyle Hollingsworth, and Jason Hann, hails from Colorado, where they formed over 25 years ago. SCI’s infectious sounds offer something for almost every... Continue Reading →
