independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Los Angeles-based foursome Romance & Rebellion, whose talents have been fostered in the hipster have of Echo Park, and who have been cutting their teeth playing on stages up and down the Sunset Strip, return with powerhouse poster girl anthem, “Vanity Fair", pure poptastic fun to bring some coolness to the dog days of your... Continue Reading →
Fleurie has released her new music video for her infectious song, "Sparks", the second video released from her 2015 EP, Arrows. Directed by T Sam Pierce and Jordan Short, the video offers a voyeuristic view of a budding relationship. Fleurie describes the concept behind "Sparks" as that "...moment in time when you realize for the first time that you’re in... Continue Reading →
Us The Duo, of viral #6SecondCovers fame, recently released a brand new album, Just Love; the pair is touring to support the record, which will bring them to Nashville on August 1st to perform at Cannery Ballroom. The band became social media sensations in 2014 with their #6SecondCovers, and have amassed 10 million followers across... Continue Reading →
Recently, East of 8th premiered "So Cold", the new poptastic single from blog fave Josh Noren, and today he's back with a fantastic new video to go with it! Filmed at uber-vibey Westlight Studios in Franklin, Tennessee and shot with a single camera by film genius Nick Bastoky, the video stars Noren and his band--Abishai Collingsworth (drums),... Continue Reading →
Dallas-based dark pop band, Mount Tyrant, recently released a slick new video for their pop-tastic single “One Night”; with an energetic and shimmery sound reminiscent of bands like The 1975 and PVRIS, Mount Tyrant is poised to make waves on a national level. And they have amazing hair. Me: Between the five of you, there... Continue Reading →
Just in time to celebrate our nation's birthday, Mississippi-based purveyor of indie pop, Quinn Erwin, is releasing a brand new EP, aptly named Living In America, comprised of two tracks, "Living In America" and "Gray". 'Living In America', a raucous, synth-y banger, is a reflection on coming of age and confronting an understanding of the American Dream. "I tried... Continue Reading →
Besides being enamored with their catchy musical style, I noticed that Columbus, Ohio’s Nick D’ & The Believers sport some snazzy gold tank tops when they perform. I had to know more. “I’ll do my best to explain the gold tank tops. I’m not even sure I really understand it,” says frontman Nick D’Andrea with... Continue Reading →
Chris Danks, a.k.a LostBoyCrow, makes pop music. "But Susan," you say, "most of the music we hear these days that is force-fed to us or to which we choose to listen is pop music. So?" Well friends, there's just something different about LostBoyCrow. This seemingly mysterious person with enviable hair has released a solid new... Continue Reading →
"I listen to grandparents music,” The Explorers Club's Jason Brewer admitted to the Austin Chronicle, “I was like, ‘I want to be on the Lawrence Welk show'.” While the Explorers Club has more in common with the Beach Boys than, say, an all-female polka group, they are heavily influenced by the work of Burt Bacharach,... Continue Reading →
After 14 years in Los Angeles, songcrafting specialist and self-described pizza aficionado, Meiko, decided it was time for a significant change. “I felt very stagnant there, and I didn’t feel like I was growing,” she explains. “It was scary to move to a new place, but it sparked new emotions and inspiration. It was the... Continue Reading →
