independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
I recently caught up with Diego Solorzano from Mexico City-based indie electro-rock band Rey Pila, currently on a nationwide tour with The Rentals. Rey Pila, which began initially as Solorzano's solo project, will be releasing their follow-up to 2010's self-titled debut in the very near future. You can catch them live with The Rentals at Mercy Lounge... Continue Reading →
Nashville's Young Brother performed at The Mercy Lounge recently, along with other Nashville faves Cardboard Kids, Golden Youth, and Youth, a show curated and presented by Cause A Scene and titled “Never Growing Up” (seriously, I just love that). Young Brother has released two singles so far, "Kamikaze" and "Man Up," which should both be in your... Continue Reading →
I asked Matt Sharp, former Weezer bassist and current frontman for The Rentals, where he was as we spoke the other day; "hey guys, does anybody know where we are?" he asked those on the 12-person tour bus being shared by The Rentals and Radiation City. "We are in Oregon in the middle of a whole lot... Continue Reading →
Rock and roll supergroup Diamond Rugs will be performing at The Mercy Lounge this Thursday night with New Madrid and Justin Collins providing opening support. The term supergroup is often doled out a little too easily, but Diamond Rugs fit the bill in the most valiant of ways. They may not be household names like... Continue Reading →
It's funny how things happen sometimes, you know? My friends had told me about this artist they had seen called Firekid, a.k.a. Muscle Shoals born and raised and Nashville-based Dillon Hodges, and sent me videos of his swampy guitar-picking dubstep-y magic during his opening slot at a Colony House/Knox Hamilton show in Nashville that I,... Continue Reading →
Y'ALL!!! St. Louis-based roots music master Pokey LaFarge is celebrating the release of his newest record, Something In The Water, at Mercy Lounge on Wednesday, April 22nd, joined by Margo and the Pricetags and Rachael Davis. Saying that I'm excited about this show just might be the understatement of the century. I've mentioned before that I believe I was born in... Continue Reading →
This Thursday night is the April installment of Communion Nashville, a monthly concert series that introduces music fans to up-and-coming artists. Tennis, Seryn, *repeat repeat, and Vinyl Thief are all bands I first heard at a Communion night; they are bands I've ended up interviewing, writing about, or doing videos with, bands whose music has become... Continue Reading →
Y'ALL!!! So many things in this life aren't free, but I have TWO TICKETS to see Northern California "HipPop" duo Kalin and Myles that are! The two-man band, who has been "whipping US audiences into a booty shaking frenzy," has teamed up with Skype for the Ones To Watch series (a collaboration between Skype and... Continue Reading →
I'll be honest, when I found out that PHOX was coming to Nashville, it was as if the clouds parted in the wintry sky, the sun's golden rays shone brighter, and the gods smiled directly upon yours truly. It was glorious. Their self-titled debut album was the soundtrack of my summer; their music gives me the feels. All... Continue Reading →
Nashville-by-way-of-Denton, Texas-based folk rock outfit Seryn celebrated the release of their second studio album, Shadow Shows, at the Mercy Lounge in February, and it was an absolute celebration. Seryn's music is mesmerizing; with their flawless harmonies, superb musicianship, and energetically charismatic performance, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The house was packed, the crowd was... Continue Reading →
