Twenty-one year old Dylan Dunlap may seem like an ordinary guy to some, but his passion is making waves as a singer-songwriter. His warm, sultry voice is moving in his indie tracks, and his personality is fun and infectious. He was so humble to even apologize for whispering, as he …
Read More »Single review: Too Good – Marsicans
Leeds born indie outfit Marsicans have blessed us with an abundance of singles since 2016’s The Absence album release, including 2017’s “Friends, but today meets Marsicans first new release of the year. “Too Good” earned its place as part of Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist across the UK, Holland, Sweden …
Read More »EP Review: Vacances – The Wild
Brooklyn group Vacances have recently turned heads with several catchy singles leading up to their EP The Wild, a unique project that shows off a wealth of influences. Vacances draw inspiration from indie rock acts both old and new, and the band holds a sound that should appeal to fans …
Read More »Album review: LANY
For fans of Copeland or The 1975, one of Rolling Stone’s top 10 artists you need to know and a group that you definitely can’t avoid online is indie-pop outfit, LANY. LANY‘s music alone has built them publicity since 2015’s Make Out and I Loved You EP’s, but the band have since been teasing …
Read More »Album Review: Common Tongues – Divisions
Common Tongues’ debut album Divisions brings a new progressive voice to the world of folk music mixing with alternative rock and synthetic pop instrumentations. Applying tangled harmonies, complex melodies, and compelling lyrical themes together to create an alluring sound that will catch a hold of listener’s ears. This 5-piece alternative/indie …
Read More »Close Talker in New York, NY at Berlin on June 15
Canada’s Close Talker have amassed an underground following in a combinative force of gleaming hooks and a distinctly lo-fi foundation. Two weeks from now, the Saskatchewan-based outfit will have another stateside stop. They are to perform at Berlin alongside fellow indie rock trio, Del Water Gap, in support of their …
Read More »Gallery: The Flaming Lips at The Fox Theater in Oakland, California 05/10/2017
On tour for their latest album, Oczy Mlody, The Flaming Lips stopped in Oakland, CA on May 10, 2017 to show the Bay Area how to have fun with balloons and confetti. Everyone in the theater had a smile on their face from ear to ear the entire time, truly a unique experience. If …
Read More »Gallery: Klangstof at The Fox Theater in Oakland 05/10/2017
Rainy Day Crush Premieres New Single, “No Such Thing”
Kenosha, Wisconsin’s Rainy Day Crush is heartily rooted in the city’s early-to-mid 90s indie rock scene. Original lead vocalist Betsy Ade and guitarist Matt Specht (ex-The Other Side) comprised its principle creative force, forming the quartet in 2002 thanks to regional success. After only one album, 2003’s Free to Go, …
Read More »Brighton pop outfit Fickle Friends are set to release debut album in summer of 2017
Formed in the heart of Brighton, England, indie pop five-piece Fickle Friends have been building hype around the world over the past year. After 2015’s Velvet EP, the band are set to release a full-length debut album in the summer of 2017, and released their newest single, “Hello Hello” this March, produced …
Read More »J Motor reaches creative peak in “Meet in the Sky” music video
J Motor (Jonathan Vassallo) has ridden a steady wave of commercial success since the multi-platform release of his single, “Jungle Daze.” Following the widespread response from its dance-laden positivity, he has made it top priority to implement that aesthetic onto future material. Vassallo cites the Beatles as his continual influence …
Read More »Sabbatical Year unveils new track, “An American (Cigarillos)”
Nearly four years strong, Nick Margiasso has kept Sabbatical Year‘s fan base steady upon shifting to a one-man project. The Atlanta, Georgia indie artist has returned after a brief lapse, planning to release a follow-up multimedia album, Metropolitan, in early April. Until that time, fans will surely be tided over …
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