independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Great news, y'all! East of 8th will be bringing you all the action from this year's Forecastle Festival in Louisville, Kentucky!! Here's another fun fact for you: "In nautical terms, a Forecastle is a superstructure at the bow of a ship where the crew is housed. Hard at work in the unruly sea, it’s a... Continue Reading →
Parker Millsap's musical hero is legendary blues man Howlin' Wolf, he loves pre-war jazz, and he grew up playing and singing in the Pentecostal church. Â While old-time religion, slide guitar-driven blues, and growing up in small-town Oklahoma have all influenced him musically, don't call his style a "throwback; "I'm not interested in regurgitating old forms,... Continue Reading →
