independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
British indie pop band Marsicans has released a deliciously fun new single, "Arms Of Another", chock full of those signature harmonies and shimmering guitar riffs. The single is the first in a series of releases planned for 2016, out via Love vs. Fear Records. The song itself is about the human need for intimacy and how it can... Continue Reading →
On these gloomy, winter days, a rare glimpse of sunshine warms your entire being, and builds anticipation for brighter days to come. Los Angeles trio The Rebel Light, comprised of Will Steil, his brother, Jarrett Steil, and cousin Brandon Cooke, has been able to translate that sunshine into musical form with their splendid new single,... Continue Reading →
Charlie Abbott moved to Nashville a few years ago, as he says, by accident; the budding musician and Wisconsin native had been bouncing around for a a while, landing for periods in Minneapolis and Chicago. On a whim, Abbott made his way to Nashville, camped out at a hostel for a few nights, and fell... Continue Reading →
New York City-based indie-psych trio Monogold has shared their tranquil new video for “Orchard Beach,” the second installment in their three-part trilogy of videos from their dreamy 2015 album, Good Heavens. The band previously shared the hilarious, pop culture-infused video for “Pink Lemonade” in December. Filmed on a serene farm, “Orchard Beach” was directed by Jon Nelson and tells... Continue Reading →
Hey y'all! Check out the hilarious new video from blog favorite Monogold! The video was filmed in one take, and features a ton of awesome nods to pop culture and memes dating back decades (actually, centuries come to think of it), nothing's off limits--Andy Warhol, Soy Bomb (!), mermaids, Dracula, choreographed dancers, wrestling masks, witches, werewolves... Continue Reading →
Escapism: (noun) “the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy.” Written while Castelcomer lead-singer Bede was working in a boarding house for men with schizophrenia, "Escapism" is a reflection on the human necessity to find ways to escape every-day life. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO CASTLECOMER "ESCAPISM" Castlecomer have... Continue Reading →
It's safe to say that Nashville's golden-voiced purveyor of alt-pop, Jeffrey James, has musical talent embedded in his DNA: “My mom and sisters were really good singers. We were that campy family that would be in the car all singing harmony together. My dad would even join in, he had a pretty good voice, but... Continue Reading →
"I’ll join your cult, I’ll drink your Kool-Aid," sings Finneas O'Connell, frontman for Los Angeles indie pop band The Slightlys, who recently released a brand new single, "Desperate Measures". Speaking of drinking Kool-Aid, I've definitely got a crush on this band; "Desperate Measures" has a little bit of everything that is lovely about alternative music--a head-bobbing groove,... Continue Reading →
Two-time Grammy winner Sonya Kitchell just announced her first LP in seven years, We Come Apart, due for release on January 22nd via Rockwood Music Hall Recordings/Thirty Tigers. Kitchell has collaborated with everyone from Herbie Hancock to Joni Mitchell. We Come Apart sees Sonya stepping into the role of producer for the first time for a record of powerful piano-infused folk fleshed out with percussion, horns, & strings. The record features a host of... Continue Reading →
Siblings Derek and Erika Porter are the heart of Nashville folk/pop-rock four-piece Pageant, whose beautifully-crafted seven-song sophomore EP Endless Sun is set for release on CD and digital formats on Friday, November 13th. Lead singer-songwriter Derek Porter’s rich, pointed vocals and guitar intermingle with his sister Erika Porter’s lilting vocals, guitar, and ukelele to create a lush call-and-response of moving and playful... Continue Reading →
