Los Angeles-based indie-pop band Beginners will release their anticipated sophomore EP Pleaser on September 16th. A formidable follow-up to their 2014 self-titled debut which garnered over 4 million Spotify streams, numerous TV syncs, and tour dates with artists such as Walk The Moon and Tove Lo, Pleaser features catchy dance melodies with …
Read More »Album Review: Total Slacker – Parallels (Out August 19)
Envision a time when the alternative was huge, local scenes were all the buzz, and music television still mattered. Now take those concepts and solidify them into a band. How about one that combines indie pop, sludgy grunge, witty lyricisms and a down to earth appeal, topped by an assiduous …
Read More »Slow Sugar Shares Debut Single “Hypnotic Love”
NYC indie pop duo SLOW SUGAR have emerged with their debut single “Hypnotic Love,” a soaring, sensual track that Idolator refers to as “smoldering with intensity.” Armed with a mix of pop and indie sensibilities, Slow Sugar’s carefully crafted alternative pop sound is not only immediately infectious, but also intricate and …
Read More »P O P F I L T E R Live Review: Denver Day of Rock 5-28-16
Indie Pop band POPFILTER has only been around for a few months now, but I was lucky enough to see Denver local band preform their unreleased EP at Skyline Park during 2016 Denver Day of Rock, benefiting the non profit Amp the Cause. POPFILTER is just getting started, but their energy …
Read More »Purity Ring at The National in Richmond, VA – 9/20/2015
Purity Ring duo Megan James and Corrin Roddick electrocuted The National Sunday night, preforming their absolutely electric new album Another Eternity on stage. The album is a work of genius alone, but lets focus on the bands natural power while playing live. Its hard to believe that it was just the …
Read More »Femme Fatale Friday: Awesome, Amazing, Amanda Pollard
What makes Amanda Pollard so amazing is her work ethic, her drive and her commitment to her career. Recently performing for the Fleet DJ’s conference (hosted by DJ Flecko Recc, Music by DJ Dellmatic & DJ Jaybee), Amanda has been blazing the NC music scene for many years, collecting awards, recognition and …
Read More »San Cisco @ The Black Cat – 06/30/15
indie pop group San Cisco released their second album Gracetown four months ago. I have certainly been overplaying it since it came out, each song has such individual value. check out my review of the album here. On a quick side note, the opening band MOTHXR, which features actor Penn Badgley as their …
Read More »San Cisco “Gracetown” Album Review
Australian indie pop group San Cisco are back with their sophomore album. A project that has been in the works since the 2013 summer release of their self-titled debut album. They have been known for their bright, poppy sound and fun lyrics, but the single for this album “Run” showed …
Read More »COIN releases EP
Tuesday of last week, Nashville indie pop group COIN released their three-track EP. featuring “Run”, “Fingers Crossed” and “Better.” COIN‘s floaty tunes make a return and give a taste for the bands debut album, which is recorded and on the road to release. The band has announced a spring tour …
Read More »Ingrid Michaelson / Greg Holden live at Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, FL | February 12, 2015
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Read More »The Switch – Don’t Go To Revolver
Norwegian indie pop band The Switch just released this catchy single in the last week of January. The group of six from Oslo (on my list of cities to visit) have their first release since their debut album “Big If” in 2014. The synthy sounds hide the darker meaning behind …
Read More »Donora Release Highly Anticipated Album Ha Ha Heart
Indie Pop/Rock trio Donora have released their long awaited album Ha Ha Heart, out now on Rostrum Records. Check out “Memory” off of Donora’s Ha Ha Heart: This album celebrates who we are as a band. By giving it a listen, you’ll get a peak into our little world. A …
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