independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Atlanta-based pop duo Paper Lights, makers of “adventure music,” released Great Escapes, their debut full-length in March 2016; today they unleash a deluxe version of the album, featuring their arena-sized anthems along with several remixes by contributing artists. Uniquely, their cinematic sound finds its home on the stage and on the screen; the band has shared bills with... Continue Reading →
Detroit-based folk-pop outfit Frontier Ruckus, who will unleash their fifth album, Enter The Kingdom, on February 17th, have released the first video and single from the record, "27 Dollars." The video depicts a pair who have apparently consciously uncoupled, as the poor guy mopes around the city sending texts to his former lady friend, who is busy at her fancy job... Continue Reading →
“I always loved music,” says Boston-based singer/songwriter Jenna Lotti. “I would sing around the house, in my room, everywhere,” she adds with a laugh. Lotti, who was diagnosed with depression at a young age, was encouraged to keep a journal to process and deal with her thoughts and feelings. “I started writing, eventually writing poetry,”... Continue Reading →
Hailing from a small town just outside of New York City, DAWNS bends genre and style, creating a brand of indie pop that is entirely its own. Growing up in a rural town, vocalist Joshua Perna taught himself to record and produce music out of necessity, mixing and matching the various sounds he spent his youth listening to. Pena and his... Continue Reading →
Canadian pop-rock outfit Paper Lions is currently maintaining their sanity in the midst of a “record release storm”, says lead vocalist John MacPhee. The band, which has been together for over a decade, unleashed their latest album, Full Colour, on September 16th. The band had a unique opportunity when recording this time, a process that... Continue Reading →
Liverpool born and bred quintet LYING BSTRDS, who, in their one year of existence, have already shared stages with notable artists including Noel Gallagher, Circa Waves, and Spring King--something that countless bands dream of--have achieved much through hard work and raw talent, earning them rave reviews in their home country. Their dance-worthy new single, "Youth & Old Age" is undeniably catchy from start... Continue Reading →
The highly-anticipated Communion Residency returns to The East Room on September 14th, showcasing up-and-coming talent across multiple genres for an unforgettable night of music discovery. The lineup includes Jonny P, The Wild Jays, Guthrie Brown, and Zoe Sky Jordan--and we have a pair of tickets to give away to a lucky winner! Nashville-by-way-of New York soul artist Jonny P has a sound... Continue Reading →
If I thought I was escaping the dog days of summer in the South by taking East of 8th on the road to Seattle, I was sadly mistaken—I clearly brought the heat with me, as the Pacific Northwest was in the in the midst of an intense heat wave last week. Even so, the typically... Continue Reading →
Blog favorite indie rock band The Pressure Kids have released a new single, "Catherine In Moonlight", a staple of their live shows, for your listening pleasure. The Pressure Kids have been busy touring and making new music--if you're in the Music City on August 27th, the band will perform for the Local Music Experience show series at... Continue Reading →
“There’s an undeniable thread of rebellion that goes along with rock n’ roll; using these instruments that were created for order and beauty and turning them into overdriven electric things is kind of a middle finger in itself. It’s meant to be that way. It’s about perpetual youthfulness and individuality,” opines indie pop rocker Eric... Continue Reading →
