independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
New Jersey-based alternative band OWEL is set to release their new EP, entitled Every Good Boy, on April 28th via intheclouds Records.  The first single form the EP, "Every Good Boy Does Fine," drew me in with its symphonic riffs and 60s throwback sound; I headed to their Soundcloud page to hear more, and found a treasure trove of... Continue Reading →
Upbeat four piece indie-pop band MARSICANS (pronounced MAR-si-cans) from Leeds, England, released a brand new single called "Gone In A Second" on April 18th.  Their sound often draws comparisons to bands like Mystery Jets, Arctic Monkeys, Little Comets and Vampire Weekend, and they count Bombay Bicycle Club, Paul Simon's Graceland, Franz Ferdinand and the Beach Boys amongst their diverse... Continue Reading →
Hi friends! It's time for our next installment of the East of 8th SXSW Spotlight! I've recently become enamored with the surf-rock sounds of Shivery Shakes, a captivating quartet from Austin, Texas, whose music has been a shot of sonic sunshine to my frostbitten little ears this winter.  I had the pleasure of chatting with lead... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time, I heard a song called "Sykia" by a band called Young Buffalo.  It was one of those head-bobbers that scratched all my indie rock itches, and I wanted to know more, and of course, share it with you, beloved readers.  So who is Young Buffalo? The Oxford, Mississppi-based band was started by Jim Barrett and Ben... Continue Reading →
San Francisco-Based indie pop band Panic Is Perfect has done it again....they are offering their third and final song for the year, "Build A Wall," from their forthcoming  EP Behind Your Eyelids set for release in January. Head over to their website and download it for free! It's a toe-tapping head-bobber, so don't miss out!
HEY Y'ALL!! A few weeks ago, indie pop band Panic Is Perfect released the first single, "Go Go Go," from their forthcoming EPÂ Behind Your Eyelids, and gave it away. For free. Â And...they're doing it again! For your listening and downloading pleasure ladies and gents, allow me to introduce you to "Echo," the second song from... Continue Reading →
I was listening to the radio in my car a few weeks ago and I heard a new song in a familiar, yet not, kind of style.  It caught my attention; I cranked up the sound.  Was it a Phoenix song I'd never heard before? Had Two Door Cinema Club released a new single? No-- it was... Continue Reading →
