independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
“Music is the tool with which we wield political prowess," says Leah Song of rootsy folk band Rising Appalachia, who released a new video for their song "Rivermouth" in partnership with Waterkeeper Alliance – the largest and fastest growing non-profit solely focused on clean water, and Eco Watch, a large Environmental Action media network. "Music... Continue Reading →
We are completely enamored with Nigerian-born, Birmingham, England-raised rising singer/songwriter Jacob Banks, who recently unveiled the video for his debut single “Unholy War.” The anthemic track is from his upcoming EP, The Boy Who Cried Freedom, set for release this April. The video is the first of a two-part narrative that Jacob wrote and co-directed himself – a short... Continue Reading →
Have you ever just wanted your friends? Marsicans, one of our favorite indie dance pop bands, has a whole song about it, appropriately titled "Friends," out now via LAB Records. The song is about how friendships evolve as youth turns into adulthood. It showcases Marsicans' trademark harmonies backed by a sometimes quirky, sometimes raucous groove.The fab... Continue Reading →
If you're a regular around here (and if you aren't, you totally should be), you've noticed we've been drooling over Winstons, our new favorite New York-based blues rock duo. We literally, and I mean literally, can't get enough of their soulful sound, and we want you to be as excited about them as we are.... Continue Reading →
Gabrielle Wortman and Jason Rosen, also known as Los Angeles-based electro-soul duo Smoke Season, want to tell a different story this Valentine’s Day. “There are two-person love stories being told all the time, we wanted to tell a one-person love story,” says Wortman. The pair chose to reimagine Lionel Richie’s 1984 classic hit “Hello,” and... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles-based indie rockers Trapdoor Social, makers of shimmering pop anthems, have released a heart-wrenching new video for "Never Stop Listening," a track from their self-titled full length record released last year. Filmed at the center of the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, the video beautifully captures the unquenchable spirit and united struggle of the water protectors... Continue Reading →
Twenty-one year old SoCal musician Danny McCook, who, at a young age, suffered from a rare disease and endured countless hospitalizations, embraced his forced isolation to sketch the ideas that would eventually become the foundational vision for his moniker Saint Mesa and his spiritual debut EP, Jungle, out now on Interscope Records. The EP is fueled by lyrics of hardship and personal... Continue Reading →
Bohemian indie pop outfit Crystal Fighters, reveling in the release of their acclaimed album Everything Is My Family, out last year, has released a whimsical new video for their anthemic single, "Lay Low." The band also announced their U.S. tour, dates can be found here: http://www.crystalfighters.com/live/ The band says that the song, while written in response... Continue Reading →
Detroit-based folk-pop outfit Frontier Ruckus, who will unleash their fifth album, Enter The Kingdom, on February 17th, have released the first video and single from the record, "27 Dollars." The video depicts a pair who have apparently consciously uncoupled, as the poor guy mopes around the city sending texts to his former lady friend, who is busy at her fancy job... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles-based matching vintage formalwear-sporting foursome, Chicano Batman, cut their teeth making Brazilian Tropicália blended with early ’70s psychedelic soul and romantic pop, and their reputation grew exponentially. The band will make their boldest statement yet with the release of their third album, Freedom Is Free, out March 3rd via ATO Records. While I questioned whether I was cool enough to... Continue Reading →
