independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Ah. It's that time of year again when tastemakers and pundits compile lists of the year's best musical offerings. We at East of 8th decided to focus our efforts on highlighting albums that impacted us in 2017, whether they were recognized by the mainstream or not. Some of these artists hail from our own backyard,... Continue Reading →
“The record’s out, it’s time to dig in and entertain people. How can people resist? I’m bare-chested on the cover. Dad bods are in right? I’m totally rocking the dad bod. I’m trying to show the world you don’t have to be Justin Bieber to pose shirtless,” says the quick-witted Trevor Sensor of his latest... Continue Reading →
“It’s not gonna break you, it’s just gonna shake you”, sings Angel Olsen, whose new album, MY WOMAN, out September 2nd via Jagjaguwar does exactly that; each of its ten tracks are multifaceted gems that brilliantly and individually reflect the creativity of their creator. From the first notes of its dream-like Lynchian opener, “Intern”, Olsen... Continue Reading →
