independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
“Check, check, and check, Check all those boxes,” reveals Nashville’s JD McPherson when asked about the pressures he faced when making his new record, Undivided Heart & Soul, out now via New West Records. “I’m a compulsive worrier,” he admits. “I’m confident in my taste, and I have, at the same time, this incredibly crippling... Continue Reading →
Louisville's own Forecastle Festival, celebrating its fifteenth anniversary this year, has added more than a dozen acts to its three-day music, art and activism celebration, including Kentucky's own Sturgill Simpson, electro-dream pop duo Phantogram, indie art veterans Spoon, and many more. "The 15-year anniversary of Forecastle reflects the eclectic, innovative and stimulating spirit that has propelled us forward since our... Continue Reading →
I genuinely love all kinds of music, but there are certain kinds that especially speak to my soul. One such style is rock and roll with a vintage twist that has its roots in the sounds promulgated by the greats who've come before us. I've had the pleasure of interviewing and writing about some of... Continue Reading →
I'm a retro kind of girl, always have been. When I was little, I heard "Rock This Town" by The Stray Cats, my introduction to rockabilly music, and my world was never the same. Rockabilly is the foundation, the root, the essence of classic rock and roll music. Still not familiar? Think Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, and... Continue Reading →
