independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Recently I had the pleasure of watching a music video that left an indelible smile on my face and hope in my heart; the video was for a song called "Ordinary People" by English-turned Australian singer/songwriter Richard Soward, who performs under the moniker "CuzN". Â The song by itself is an anthem, but the video is... Continue Reading →
Oh Australia, you've done it again.  Just when I thought there couldn't possibly be any more delightfully dance-tastic tunes from one more swoon-worthy group of musicians housed within your quirky continental borders, you give us New Wave dance-pop darlings Big White and their scrumptiously-crafted album Teenage Dreams.  Sigh. East of 8th:  You met when you moved in together,... Continue Reading →
Australian duo Big Scary has released a new song "Organism," and Y'ALL, I'm addicted.  It's one of the grooviest songs I've heard in quite a while; I'm listening to it as I'm typing this, and doing some significant chair dancing.  Frontman Tom Iansek and drummer Jo Syme have been spending a great deal of time working... Continue Reading →
I saw a Youtube video not too long ago of this young'un (as we say in the South) playing blues guitar like he was the king of the Mississippi Delta.  I thought to myself, "Dang Susan, this dude has some serious Prince-like swagger," and I resolved to find out more about him (after I picked my jaw... Continue Reading →
