independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
If you know me, then it's no secret that Jack White is my hero. Needless to say, the announcement of the release of JACK WHITE ACOUSTIC RECORDINGS 1998-2016, the essential Jack White songwriting collection--a 26-track double-LP and double-CD that features alternate versions, mixes, and previously unreleased recordings from The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, and solo material, all completely... Continue Reading →
Nashville folk-rock outfit Sun Seeker, whose vibe is a triumphant mixture of that distinctive Laurel Canyon sound and sunshine-y sensitive pop, has released a new video for their single, "Georgia Dust", which was unleashed on the world by Third Man Records. The band's laid-back sound is juxtaposed with the video's optimistic morbidity....watched the dead get raised here:... Continue Reading →
Sun Seeker frontman Alex Benick has a sense of humor that is as dry as the Sahara Desert: Me: Tell me about Sun Seeker. He: We’re just a bunch of goofy boys that play sensitive songs. We’re not all that sensitive, we’re just goofy, goofy guys that like to have fun. That’s about all I... Continue Reading →
UK trio Yak have been wreaking havoc across Europe these past few months, and this fall will treat audiences to a new 7" EP produced by Pulp's Steve Mackey. The No EP is set for release on November 13th via Third Man Records and is available for pre-order now. The lead single and title track is streaming on... Continue Reading →
