independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
“Yeah, I guess it’s kind of creepy,” laughs soulful songcrafter Matt Brown about naming his baby blue Fender Telecaster. “I have lots of guitars, but ‘Stella’ and I have a special bond. I think every player has that ‘one’ guitar. She’s irreplaceable.” The Washington native with an old soul got Stella at the turning point... Continue Reading →
Nashville-based shoegaze-y four piece aave (pronounced ah-vey) performed at the Mercy Lounge not too long ago to give us a sneak peak at the songs from their debut full length album, There's Nothing, set for release on August 14th on Villain Place Records/Rock Ridge Music, and yours truly was there to experience it. I use the term "experience," because that's... Continue Reading →
If you aren't familiar with Nashville-based Humming House, you soon will be. This fantastic five-piece is nothing short of a formidable force in folk music (how about that alliteration, huh?) and are making a splash wherever they go. Literally...when I interviewed them, they were fresh off the week-long Cayamo Cruise; the band's mandolin player Joshua... Continue Reading →
