independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Some have said that rock n' roll is dead. If you’ve ever voiced that particular complaint, you should know that you’re wrong. On their new album Don’t Go Out Tonight, Atlanta trio Bad Spell gives you all the proof you need. You hear it right from the opening notes of “Gotta Put You Down,” a... Continue Reading →
Some might say that we live in dark and troubled times, and, maybe those people are right. While a good funk-soul album may not cure all the world's ills, it certainly can boost the mood for even the gloomiest of the doomy types--especially if it's a live album like the latest from eight-piece British funk... Continue Reading →
Remember when you were in school and you had a crush on someone? You found yourself exhilarated whenever you were in the presence of that person. Well, crushes don’t have to be of the romantic variety. Musical crushes are a real thing, and with her new album The Gumption, Toronto-based R&B artist Tanika Charles just... Continue Reading →
It’s been said that trends come and go, but that style is eternal. Los Angeles-based chanteuse Haley Reinhart has style in spades, which is beautifully showcased on her forthcoming release Lo-Fi Soul. With the album’s shimmering introductory notes, a veil is lifted and the listener is drawn into the experience like Homerian sailors unable to... Continue Reading →
Beloved readers, I'm sure you're familiar with the age-old adage of "love at first sight"--I'm here to tell you that "love at first listen" is definitely a thing. And when I say "love at first listen," I mean "love at first listen of the very first seconds of a song." The creator of this fuzzy... Continue Reading →
Oh, Valentine's Day--such a polarizing thing; while it's awesome to remind loved ones that, well, you love them, in its hokey and aggrandized Hallmark form, it can create unrealistic expectations and can send folks who are unattached down a shame spiral. That's why we can't get enough of Nashville singer-songwriter Anna Moon's supreme kiss-off to that whole... Continue Reading →
It takes a lot of strength to face this world every day, and when you fight anxiety daily, it can feel like you're in quicksand, sinking deeper the harder you try to overcome it. Nashville-based artist Lanaé takes an alt-pop turn and addresses her own struggles in her new single "Let It Be," set for... Continue Reading →
Nashville may have a country music heritage, but the indie pop scene is exploding. Every day, we discover new bands making poptastic waves, and we are excited to share what's happening with you! Beloved readers, meet brand spanking new duo IF I COULD_FOREVER, who will unleash their debut single "Simpler Times" tomorrow. It's a classic Nashville... Continue Reading →
In the summer of 2017 and after the breakup of their band Voxhaul Broadcast, David Dennis and Tony Aguilar holed up at the famed Sound City Studios where artists like Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, and Nirvana plied their craft and created some of the modern American songbook's must-listens and essentials. The pair emerged as alt-pop duo... Continue Reading →
It's been said that jealousy is just love and hate at the same time; this concept is the foundation of "She Smiles," the brand new single New York City-based singer/songwriter Annika Bennett. "It's a terrible truth, though I love her I would love to see her bleed," sings New York City-based singer/songwriter Annika Bennett in her "She... Continue Reading →
