independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Los Angeles-based pop rock trio DREAMERS released their long-awaited debut LP today, This Album Does Not Exist, via Fairfax Recordings. I myself was beginning to wonder if the album really did not exist, but DREAMERS comes in clutch with twelve tasty rock-tastic morsels. This Album Does Not Exist is not a collection of sentimental love... Continue Reading →
Blog favorite indie rock band The Pressure Kids have released a new single, "Catherine In Moonlight", a staple of their live shows, for your listening pleasure. The Pressure Kids have been busy touring and making new music--if you're in the Music City on August 27th, the band will perform for the Local Music Experience show series at... Continue Reading →
“There’s an undeniable thread of rebellion that goes along with rock n’ roll; using these instruments that were created for order and beauty and turning them into overdriven electric things is kind of a middle finger in itself. It’s meant to be that way. It’s about perpetual youthfulness and individuality,” opines indie pop rocker Eric... Continue Reading →
I’m going to level with you—I don’t necessarily equate pop music with depth in the lyrics department. “But Susan,” you may be asking, “What do you mean?” Well, beloved readers, put your kickstands down, and slide over here for a hot minute. Pop-rock outift Young The Giant defies any and all preconceived notions I may... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles-based foursome Romance & Rebellion, whose talents have been fostered in the hipster have of Echo Park, and who have been cutting their teeth playing on stages up and down the Sunset Strip, return with powerhouse poster girl anthem, “Vanity Fair", pure poptastic fun to bring some coolness to the dog days of your... Continue Reading →
“I remember being in middle school, my best friend got a guitar and began writing songs, and I would sing with her. Eventually I thought, ‘I can do that’, so I did it,” recalls Ruby The RabbitFoot, who made a name for herself in the diverse musical landscape of Athens, Georgia before landing in the... Continue Reading →
Australian alt-pop multi-instrumentalist duo Olivia Hally and Pepita Emmerichs, who perform as Oh Pep! (see what they did there?), released a new album in June, Stadium Cake, their first proper full length, via Dualtone Music Group. The pair met in school in 2009, and have been making music together since; while they are not related,... Continue Reading →
Columbus, Ohio's alt-pop sensation-in-the-making, Kid Runner, whose single "Give Me Something To Love" is still on heavy rotation in my world, is back with another earbud-buster, "Don't Change Me". The band is preparing to release their new EP, Body Language, on August 12th. Until then, give the new one a spin: Facebook | Twitter |... Continue Reading →
It's been one year since Civil Twilight debuted their album, Story of an Immigrant, and to celebrate, they've just returned with a full acoustic re-release of the already incredible record. "It was a lot of fun breaking these songs down to their core, stripping them naked and giving them a new outfit," says singer Steven... Continue Reading →
Recently, Spencer Walker, drum master of British poetic pop-rock band A Silent Film, announced that the duo was going on tour this summer, and better yet, that they were also planning to finally get to the bottom of life’s greatest mystery—who is more looked down upon, drummers or bass players? As a player of the great... Continue Reading →
