independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Las Vegas-based singer/songwriter Toney Rocks is a fighter. In fact, the rootsy blues man has purposely placed himself in challenging situations just so he can fight his way out of them. “I’m so used to it,” he admits. “If it’s too easy I don’t feel comfortable, which isn’t necessarily the greatest approach to have.” It... Continue Reading →
Holidays are approaching. Families will converge, and inevitably, personalities will clash. Opinions will rub and create friction. Sometimes, it takes the experience of loss for us to realize that we would gladly endure those stress-inducing situations for one more moment with a loved one. Sometimes, thankfully, we have helpful reminders to keep us on track... Continue Reading →
“With the end of the world looming, why wouldn’t we do exactly what we want to do?” says Gytis Garsys, lead vocalist of The Delta Troubadours, of the band’s decision to relocate to Nashville and set their sites on conquering the world with their muscle-y brand of Southern grunge. “The feeling of playing to an... Continue Reading →
You know that feeling—that carefree state of mind that accompanies childhood, before external pressures and fears curb our enthusiasm and stifle our willingness to explore? That feeling is captured and celebrated in “twigs,” the whimsical new single from Pittsburgh kitchen-folk outfit, townsppl. “I usually try not to think too hard about what my songs are... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles-based roots rock outfit Jason Heath And The Greedy Souls will release a new album, But There's Nowhere To Go, on October 13th via Industrial Amusement. As many other artists creating their work inspired by the circumstances in which they find themselves, the band wrote the bulk of their new album in the aftermath of... Continue Reading →
Carverton, Nashville-based purveyors of effervescent, party-infused pop rock, released their self-titled headbanger of an EP in August. Today, the band is unleashing a tongue-in-cheek new video for EP track "Hollywood." "We wanted to shoot a porno for the music video, but our manager said that probably wasn't a good idea," jokes band bassist Sean Wykoski.... Continue Reading →
It's no secret that the Brits know how to rock, and Puppet Rebellion knows how it's done. The Manchester-based outfit, who has shared stages with the likes of Catfish and the Bottlemen and the Slow Readers Club, is gearing up to release its debut full-length album in November via Scruff of the Neck. To give... Continue Reading →
Southern California rootstastic string outfit Moonsville Collective, purveyors of what they call “California Goodtime,” got their start by sitting in on jug band and old-time music circles where an infectious and pure spirit of “music for music’s sake” lived, and injecting that same spirit into their songs and their lives became their quest. Before 2017, the band... Continue Reading →
Ohio-based rock outfit Brian Lisik and The Unfortunates will release their new album, We’re Sorry, on September 15th. Recorded in a whirlwind six days inside the former Gardner Pie Company factory (a space that also doubles as a scuba diving training facility and occasional rehearsal space for Black Keys’ guitarist, Dan Auerbach) the album’s spontaneity... Continue Reading →
New Jersey indie rockers The Break Lights, who recently landed on NPR's radar with an impressively ear-catching Tiny Desk Concert submission, will release their self-recorded/self-produced new album, The Bright Life, on September 22nd. Today, the band reveals their latest single, "Step Into The Light," which follows their Beatles-esque head-bobber, "Why Don't You Call Me?," shared... Continue Reading →
