independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
On Friday, June 9th, post punk/rock outfit Junior Astronomers return with Body Language (out via Refresh Records), the long-awaited follow up to their acclaimed 2013 album, Dead Nostalgia. Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina (and land of my birth), the band has toured across the country supporting artists like Manchester Orchestra, Modest Mouse, All Get Out, Piebald, and The Weeks. No big deal. Body... 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 →
If you read this blog regularly (and if you don't, why not???) y'all know I love Colony House...I caught their sold-out (and brilliant) show with Knox Hamilton in Charlotte, NC on October 18th, and thought I would share some pictures with you from the evening. Enjoy! Want to see more? Go to East of 8th's Facebook... Continue Reading →
