independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Aspiring to bring back classic sounds from the 50s and 60s, Niles Rooker and Jeff Meloen started a blues/rock duo in August of 2014. “It was just two friends getting together every day to play muddy blues songs and make the neighbor’s lives difficult,” says Rooker. With the addition of bassist Ryan Lemp, Rooker was... Continue Reading →
I can't say enough how J.D. McPherson's music moves me; it touches something deep down in my soul, and I fell head-over-heels for his newest album, Let The Good Times Roll, out earlier this year via Rounder Records. This vintage-inspired selection begins with chugging baritone saxophone, and is full of hip-wagging swagger. It's also deceptively upbeat; if... Continue Reading →
