independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Dallas-based dark pop band, Mount Tyrant, recently released a slick new video for their pop-tastic single “One Night”; with an energetic and shimmery sound reminiscent of bands like The 1975 and PVRIS, Mount Tyrant is poised to make waves on a national level. And they have amazing hair. Me: Between the five of you, there... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time, budding songwriter Luke Atlas moved to Los Angeles from Seattle to pursue a career in music and met fellow crafter of songs Coleman Trapp; “Before the band, Coleman and I were writing songs for other artists; we were doing weird gigs, like making educational rap songs for NASA, random stuff, stuff that... Continue Reading →
Anonymously-fronted emerging pop band Republican Hair makes 80s-tinged tunes with a playful smirk; rumor has it that the band’s voice and fearless leader is Luke Dick, a highly sought-after songwriter in my neck of the woods who is the mastermind behind popular cuts on albums by Eric Church, Charlie Worsham, and Dierks Bentley, to name a... Continue Reading →
If you know me, you know I have a soft spot in my heart for alt-pop band and hometown heroes Colony House. They also have a special place in East of 8th history as the very first band I ever interviewed, SWOON. So, when I found out they released a Beatles-esque new single "You Know... Continue Reading →
"Let's be real, there's something attractive about someone with a wild side. Even though I believe everyone has this so-called wild side, some people show theirs much more than others and even find identity living their lives every moment in that zone. This song is for everyone who's put their heart through the ringer in a relationship with someone who's 'bad to the... Continue Reading →
HOLY BUCKETS, Y'ALL. I have just heard my new summertime anthem, and you need to get your earbuds on and plug into this one, STAT. Dynamic synth-pop crusaders Kid Runner have definitely given us something to love with a new single from their forthcoming EP, Body Language--the single, much like the entirety of the new record, is full... Continue Reading →
Great news, y'all! East of 8th will be bringing you all the action from this year's Forecastle Festival in Louisville, Kentucky!! Here's another fun fact for you: "In nautical terms, a Forecastle is a superstructure at the bow of a ship where the crew is housed. Hard at work in the unruly sea, it’s a... Continue Reading →
"I listen to grandparents music,” The Explorers Club's Jason Brewer admitted to the Austin Chronicle, “I was like, ‘I want to be on the Lawrence Welk show'.” While the Explorers Club has more in common with the Beach Boys than, say, an all-female polka group, they are heavily influenced by the work of Burt Bacharach,... Continue Reading →
East of 8th has partnered with AGD Entertainment to curate a showcase to surpass all other showcases. This Thursday, June 16th, an uber-talented lineup of five bands/artists from far and wide will appear at The Country, the newest, most happening joint in Music City: Nashville-based singer/songwriter Josh Noren has been making the rounds--opening for iconic... Continue Reading →
Communion Presents is bringing Pure Bathing Culture to The East Room on Monday, June 6th. The roots of Pure Bathing Culture stretch back to 1999, when Sarah Versprille and Daniel Hindman befriended one another on the first day of freshman orientation at William Patterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. A decade later, they became bandmates when they both joined... Continue Reading →
