independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
When it comes to showcasing the absolute best of what modern Southern-bred soul has to offer, one needs to look no further than Memphis-based outfit Southern Avenue. Comprised of award-winning blues guitarist Ori Naftaly, otherwordly vocalist Tierinii Jackson, funktastic drummer Tikyra "TK" Jackson, Beale Street fixture Jeremy Powell tearing up the keys, and Evan Sarver... Continue Reading →
“The first time you go overseas, and you’re playing in France, or England, and people are singing your songs—for a guy who couldn’t get people to sing his songs in his own hometown for most of his life, that’s a mind-blower,” recalls The Record Company’s Chris Vos in a rare moment of reflection. “Having our... Continue Reading →
Chris Vos, frontman of Los Angeles-based blues-rock trio The Record Company hadn’t yet had his first cup of coffee, so I caught him in his natural, uncaffeinated state for our recent chat: Me: I play bass, and I have to tell you, y’all have the grooviest bass lines ever. He: To achieve our sound, we... Continue Reading →
