independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Kansas City rockers Momma's Boy have done it again with the release of their groove-driven single, "Want Me Back." The final tune from the band's three-part Dead Summer Singles Series tells the story of someone trying their hand at love again. Love can be a scary thing, especially after experiencing one too many heartbreaks. With... Continue Reading →
An ambient and uplifting four-piece hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, Brother delivers melodic synthesizer and guitar-driven alternative/R&B tunes. The band formed in June 2015 as an extension of Danzell Capers’ (guitar/synth/vocals) desire for collaboration with other multi-instrumentalists and producers, resulting in the addition of longtime friend Quinn Pudenz (vocals/synth/guitar), local DJ/producer Brooks Brown (bass/vocals/synth) and... Continue Reading →
 Patrick McQuaid and Hank Wiedel met in high school detention while attending an all-male Jesuit school in Missouri.  Wiedel's shirt was untucked and McQuaid was late to class--the horror!  The pair bonded over their delinquency, and decided to start a band. Captiva, comprised of Wiedel (drums), McQuaid (vocals/guitar), JJ Ries (vocals/guitar/auxiliary percussion) and Nick Riffle... Continue Reading →
