independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Austin alt-rocker Bee Blackwell shares “LALALA,” a dreamy and emotionally layered lead single from her upcoming EP Nine Lives, out June 20. Recorded at Sonic Ranch and self-produced, the track blends soft harmonies, introspective themes, and a swirling emotional climax rooted in past connection.
"I lost my mind/Sorry to say" begins the newest tune from San Fran's "working-class soul" outfit The Soft White Sixties....which is kind of what I did when I found out that they had a new song out there in the digisphere!! The band has, for the moment, relocated to Los Angeles to write and record their next... Continue Reading →
I can't even begin to say how excited I am to post this....Nashville duo Escondido has a new single!!! I know, right?? Even better news? The single, "Heart Is Black," is from Escondido’s forthcoming sophomore release Walking With A Stranger, scheduled for release winter 2016!!!! It's definitely a catchy one--frontwoman Jessica Maros' sultry voice combined with... Continue Reading →
Salt Lake City-based Oh, Be Clever, comprised of Brittney Shields (singer/lyricist) and Cory Scott Layton (producer/multi-instrumentalist) have recently released their brand new single, "River," a tasty morsel of indie electro-soul. Shields says about the single: "This song is about seeking validation in all the wrong places. When we wrote this I was very insecure. I'd do... Continue Reading →
Not too long ago, I had the chance to get to know Pennsylvania-based alt-rock band The Yetis, who had just released their debut lo-fi surf-y singles "Little Surfer Girl" and "Warm California," which I totally dug and had to pass along to you, precious readers. The Yetis have released their newest tune, "Mysterion," and you should definitely take... Continue Reading →
Brooklyn's punk-rock group Nude Beach has released a new single today, "Been Waitin';" even at a short 1 minute and 27 seconds, it provides you with just enough ear candy to keep your head bobbing. I've included a link below in case you are looking at this on your work computer and don't want to... Continue Reading →
