independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Iconic psych-rockers Dr. Dog have long been superheroes in my book, but I had no idea they donned ninja gear under their capes...earlier this year, the band released a new album, went on a nationwide tour to support it, and today, they've added a new release to their golden catalogue, Abandoned Mansion. Abandoned Mansion is a ten-song mood... Continue Reading →
“I think it was Elvis Costello who said ‘Talking about music is like dancing about architecture’,” says veteran singer/songwriter Joshua Radin with a laugh. “It’s hard to put into words, you just listen to music, and if it works, it works,” he says of his seventh studio album, The Fall, due for release in... Continue Reading →
Today, Brooklyn by-way-of New Zealand band Streets of Laredo, comprised of close-knit family members Daniel, Dave, and Sarahjane Gibson, along with Cameron Deyell, Sean McMahon, Andrew McGovern, released their sophomore album, Wild, produced by John Agnello (Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr.) and out via Dine Alone Records. Wild features 11 tracks of jangly, trumpet-tinged, anthemic... Continue Reading →
Today, alt-rock outfit CRX, the new band fronted by Nick Valensi, guitarist for The Strokes, released a new stankface-inducing heavy-hitter, "Broken Bones". The song is off CRX's debut album New Skin, produced by Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme, which comes out on October 28th via Columbia Records. CRX will head out on a North American tour in November, joined by Streets of Laredo, The Gloomies, and Dead... Continue Reading →
I firmly believe that there’s something in the water in Australia; every time I turn around, there’s another brilliant artist emerging from the Land Down Under, and Hamish Anderson is one such phenom. The Los Angeles-based Aussie will release his debut full-length album, Trouble, on October 21st via Kobalt/AWA. The guitar-wielding Anderson saunters right out... Continue Reading →
Last time I spoke with Boston-based alt-folk outfit The Ballroom Thieves, the group had finished an EP collaboration with the Maine Youth Rock Orchestra, and were readying for a short tour with the MYRO’s 25 high school-aged members. “When you bring 25 kids on the road with five adult chaperones, it goes without saying that... Continue Reading →
I’m going to level with you—I don’t necessarily equate pop music with depth in the lyrics department. “But Susan,” you may be asking, “What do you mean?” Well, beloved readers, put your kickstands down, and slide over here for a hot minute. Pop-rock outift Young The Giant defies any and all preconceived notions I may... Continue Reading →
“I remember being in middle school, my best friend got a guitar and began writing songs, and I would sing with her. Eventually I thought, ‘I can do that’, so I did it,” recalls Ruby The RabbitFoot, who made a name for herself in the diverse musical landscape of Athens, Georgia before landing in the... Continue Reading →
Us The Duo, of viral #6SecondCovers fame, recently released a brand new album, Just Love; the pair is touring to support the record, which will bring them to Nashville on August 1st to perform at Cannery Ballroom. The band became social media sensations in 2014 with their #6SecondCovers, and have amassed 10 million followers across... Continue Reading →
People of the digisphere, behold! Young the Giant has unleashed their next step towards world domination, "Jungle Youth", another gem from their forthcoming album, Home Of The Strange, set for release August 12th via Fueled By Ramen. The fellas have ventured towards the psychedelic with a hypnotically slinky visualizer to go along with the track. Young... Continue Reading →
