independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
"Just because it won't come easily, doesn't mean we shouldn't try," sings London-based artist Bruno Major in his swoon-worthy new single "Easily". The song is the fourth in his current 12-month long release project, a process which Major calls "a catharsis"; "I want to put music out, a song every month, for the rest of my artistic career, until I... Continue Reading →
“I always loved music,” says Boston-based singer/songwriter Jenna Lotti. “I would sing around the house, in my room, everywhere,” she adds with a laugh. Lotti, who was diagnosed with depression at a young age, was encouraged to keep a journal to process and deal with her thoughts and feelings. “I started writing, eventually writing poetry,”... Continue Reading →
“We’re on our way to soundcheck in the minivan with the baby in the back. You may hear some high-pitched squeals. It could either be Joaquin or Abner,” laughs Amanda Sudano Ramirez, who, along with husband Abner Ramirez, make up endearing pop duo JOHNNYSWIM. The pair recently released their latest record, Georgica Pond, featuring their... 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 →
Nashville-by-way-of-St. Louis singer-songwriter and Season 4 constant on The Voice, Caroline Glaser, will release her self-titled debut album on Friday, June 24th. “I’ve always loved music but never pursued it fully until after my experience on The Voice,” she says. After the show wrapped, Glaser hit the road to tour, and two years ago, decided... Continue Reading →
After 14 years in Los Angeles, songcrafting specialist and self-described pizza aficionado, Meiko, decided it was time for a significant change. “I felt very stagnant there, and I didn’t feel like I was growing,” she explains. “It was scary to move to a new place, but it sparked new emotions and inspiration. It was the... Continue Reading →
“I keep wanting to call myself The Blue-Eyed Goombah because I’m a Sicilian that makes dark-edged psychedelic soul,” says internationally acclaimed veteran songstress Nicole Atkins with a laugh. “When people think of blue-eyed soul, they think of music that’s very white and measured, and my music is everything but.” The singer, who is working on... Continue Reading →
Happy Hump Day cool kids! I wanted to send a treat your way--blog favorite indie pop crooner Jesse Ruben has recently released a video for his swoon-worthy, starry-eyed, soul-slugging song "This Is Why I Need You". A while back, I spoke with the man himself about the story behind this song; "I never, ever thought I'd... Continue Reading →
“I want a prodigy/Someone honest with integrity/A fairytale in this democracy,” sings Nebraska-bred Nashville-based songstress Shannon LaBrie in her latest song “It’s Political”—thought-provoking lyrics, especially in today’s current climate. “I hate politics, but I seem to write a lot of songs about it,” she laughs. “I wrote this because something was happening, and I just... Continue Reading →
Following the release of his latest EP, Jade, and his and EZA's cover of Cam’s “Burning House” that reached the Spotify Viral 50 the week of its release, Nashville electronic/pop artist Aaron Krause played to the hometown crowd at The High Watt on March 3rd, with Nashville singer/songwriter Jillian Edwards providing opening support. Jade was self-produced at Krause's Nashville studio, and features the... Continue Reading →
