independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Nashville natives Colony House made a return home on march 9th and were welcomed by a sold-out crowd at the Cannery Ballroom; currently on a nationwide tour in support of their stellar sophomore album Only the Lonely, the band performed their hearts out for over 1,000 frenzied fans on that stormy Thursday night. Not only does... Continue Reading →
If The Beatles were correct and all we really need is love, then The Heights, the long-awaited and much-anticipated debut album from Arkansas-based pop rock outfit Knox Hamilton, is the cure for what ails you. At 13 songs strong, the album’s offerings are sweet but never saccharine, and showcase frontman Boots Copeland’s nicely-honed lyric-crafting sensibilities. The... Continue Reading →
When beloved Nashville folk rock collective, The Apache Relay, made the difficult decision to disband at the end of 2015, bandmates and brothers Michael Ford, Jr. and Ben Ford decided it was time to explore uncharted territory. “Ben and I are so passionate about crafting music and doing the band thing, it’s part of who... Continue Reading →
Charlotte-based duo Flagship, makers of fist-pumping indie rock anthems, will release their second full-length album, The Electric Man, on March 10th. The pair met years ago when Charlotte music scene regular Drake Margolnick filled in on bass for fellow scenester Michael Finster’s band. “We just connected, and this out of the ashes, Flagship arose,” Flagship... Continue Reading →
Columbia Records' emerging pop songstress LÉON, who first became known for her debut single “Tired of Talking,” which has already garnered more than 40 million streams on Spotify, is currently on a headlining tour (and will also appear at Bonnaroo this year!) and will grace the stage of our own Mercy Lounge on Tuesday February 28th,... Continue Reading →
Hippo Campus’ forthcoming album landmark, set for release on February 24th via Grand Jury Music, is a winter treat for indie rock lovers counting the days until summer festival season; landmark is a fitting title for the St. Paul, Minnesota-based group’s debut full-length—however, the title bears a deeper meaning. In landmark, we experience the band’s evolution... Continue Reading →
Felicity, born in Australia, raised in South Africa, and schooled in Colorado, has distilled the scenery and many experiences from her international lifestyle into an infectiously soulful brand of pop. “The way I think about things or even say things is different,” she says. “Living abroad means different musical influences, and it’s definitely effected the... Continue Reading →
Some people find their way to music, others were born into it. For Nashville-based songstress Masha, music is her birthright. Born in Latvia and raised in New Jersey, the singer’s family had music at its core. “My family is a lot of fun; my dad is a musician from a family of musicians, and they... Continue Reading →
Griffin Oskar never intended to be in the spotlight; at 21 years old, he packed his bags and headed to Los Angeles to find work behind the scenes. Thank goodness that sometimes, best laid plans often go awry, because if he’d had his way, the world might have never gotten the chance to experience Hostage,... Continue Reading →
Carrie Lane is a busy lady—the model/writer/budding pop songstress literally does it all. Recently, she released a new single, “If I Can’t Be With You,” via the website of major clothing retailer Forever 21. “A lot of my story involves modeling,” Lane begins about the unique premiere opportunity. “It’s fun to combine fashion and music,... Continue Reading →
