independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Los Angeles artist Maya J'an recently released her debut EP blindfaith county. One of its standout tracks, "depends," pairs warm instrumentation with introspective songwriting as Maya explores uncertainty, self-reflection, and the emotional complexities of everyday life.
Our latest Fresh Finds From East of 8th roundup features six standout new releases spanning alt-pop, indie rock, and modern folk. Hear Arts Fishing Club’s electrifying “Some Kind of Dangerous,” Aubrie Sellers’ sharp-edged “Villain of the Week,” Ruby Jones’ cinematic “Bad Ideas,” Keni Titus’ introspective “off day,” Henry Thompson’s heartfelt “Already Gone,” and Mylo Bybee’s soaring “Time Machine.”
"Little by little, bit by bit. That's how you eat an elephant," Big Little Lions sing in the opening track of their sixth studio album, Inside Voice, set for release on October 5th via AntiFragile Music. When I heard words I've said millions of times being sung back to me, I knew that Inside Voice and I were going to... Continue Reading →
Chattanooga, Tennessee-based folk-rock band Edward and Jane, helmed by Timothy "Edward" Carpenter and Emilie "Jane" Creutzinger, are known for their gut-punching lyrics, anthemic compositions, and soaring harmonies, a fact beautifully showcased on Too Early To Tell, their latest EP, released last fall. While the five stunners housed on Too Early To Tell are in the Americana vein, the... Continue Reading →
It's been said that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, but as we all know, life's paths are never so direct. “I started writing our single 'Never Know' in college, but then I put it down for a while. One of my songwriter friends told me that if you can’t finish... Continue Reading →
“I hold my hands and pray that you’ll be there on my final day, and if you are, will you come with me?” sings London-based singer/songwriter George Taylor in his new single, “Come Follow Me Down.” With its slinky groove awash in a minor key and a sinister edge, Taylor’s “come hither” vocal style would... Continue Reading →
The shows you attend by chance are usually the ones that leave lasting and indelible impressions--Fleet Foxes’ recent stop at the Ryman Auditorium was definitely one of those shows. Fleet Foxes released one of the 2017’s best records, Crack-Up, and they finally made to Nashville to play two nights at the mother church. To classify... Continue Reading →
The last time we spoke with Los Angeles-based folk-pop powerhouse Magic Giant, they had just recorded new album In The Wind—in a solar-powered mobile recording studio that allowed them to make music in some unorthodox places—like in a redwood tree in Avenue of the Giants and in a reverb-y tunnel in Snoqualmie Pass, Washington. Now,... Continue Reading →
When you finally get a chance to see a group you’ve liked for years perform live for the first time, the excitement and anticipation is next level. You spend more time getting ready. You rush your friends out the door so you’re sure to get a good vantage point. You’re amped the minute you walk... Continue Reading →
It was Friday afternoon at the 2017 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival and the field at the Which Stage was filled with a crowd fit for an evening headliner. Well before the start of The Strumbellas’ show, there had been a steady flow of people approaching the stage and staking out the best spots to... Continue Reading →
