independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
“When you’ve been on the road for six weeks or so, you can kind of start to lose it,” laughs Mitch DeRosier, bassist for Canadian rock outfit Born Ruffians. “You can go a little cuckoo in the van after you’ve been driving 10 hours a day for weeks on tour, and the dumbest things become... Continue Reading →
When the bond of bandmates is strong, a crowd can feel it--the synchronicity, the flow, and the seamless harmonies. Such was the case with Candace, the new-wave rock trio that currently calls Portland, Oregon their home. Relocations and lineup shifts have made the journey a long one for the group. They’ve been through a lot... Continue Reading →
For those looking for an escape from the candied hearts and saccharine sentiments that come with Valentine’s Day, Soccer Mommy offered a grungy and wonderfully depressive alternative at Nashville’s Cannery Ballroom. A project of singer, songwriter, musician, and Nashville denizen Sophie Allison, Soccer Mommy combines angsty, garage-inspired vibes with a healthy dose of introspective lyrics.... Continue Reading →
UK rockers The Magic Gang are living up to their name with their newest single, “Getting Along.” The surprisingly upbeat heartbreak anthem is the first song released off the band’s upcoming self-titled album, scheduled to debut March 16th. With the song’s electric guitar influences and joyous sounding melody, upon first listen, someone might not realize... Continue Reading →
California rockers Sleep State talk about the embarrassment that comes with catching the feels for someone in their newest single, “Awkward.” With synth-pop influences, Sleep State transports listeners back to their youth with talk of unrequited love and the ever-so-prominent “friendzone.” Oh girl, I wish I wasn't so scared / I'd have you in my arms and... Continue Reading →
Arkansas rocker Jesse Welles pulls at every heartstring with the release of his heart-wrenching single, “Seventeen.” Telling a tale of nostalgia and sorrow, Welles’ single builds anticipation for his upcoming debut album, Red Trees and White Trashes, set for release via 300 Entertainment. Produced and mixed by Grammy winners Dave Cobb and Andrew Scheps, the... Continue Reading →
After a 6-year hiatus, Company of Thieves rises from the ashes with their newest empowering tune, “Window.” The indie rock band’s single from their EP, Better Together, out today via Pasadena Records, portrays the beauty and strength of friendship and how the people in our lives see the best parts of us we don’t always recognize.... Continue Reading →
From beginning to end, there is something familiar—almost comfortingly so—about Uncle, Duke & the Chief, the latest offering from Toronto-based rockers Born Ruffians. The band may be returning to its original trio form for the first time since its 2015 album, Birthmarks, but there is no mistaking the Ruffians’ sound. Bursting with acoustic guitar riffs... Continue Reading →
“I really started my new year with a whimper,” laughs Texas-based pop rocker Walker Lukens. “I played on New Year’s Eve outside in the 21-degree weather, woke up on New Year’s day, and slowly declined into sickness,” he says. “The flu was all around us.” Even so, that whimper is a minor dip in the... Continue Reading →
“Listen. Of all the things you’re about to lose, this will be the most painful,” relays Typhoon’s Kyle Morton, in the spoken word introduction to the band’s latest release, Offerings, out January 12th via Roll Call Records. The album was an ambitious undertaking, almost two years in the making, which tackled the theme of memory... Continue Reading →
