Best New Bands » Kelly Knapp http://www.bestnewbands.com News, Reviews and Interviews Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:08:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 Ex-Cult – Midnight Passenger http://www.bestnewbands.com/album-reviews/ex-cult-midnight-passenger/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/album-reviews/ex-cult-midnight-passenger/#comments Sat, 03 May 2014 01:34:08 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/wp_bnb/?p=17013 New York – I’ve found my new favorite album of spring. Memphis punk band Ex-Cult just released Midnight Passenger, the follow-up to their 2012 self-titled debut. Full of crunchy, fuzzy, garage punk goodness, this sophomore record is a right crawl through nighttime scenarios and satiating debauchery in the darkest dive bars dripping with psychedelic slime. In other

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  1. Cloud Cult is Running with the Wolves The Minneapolis based band Cloud Cult broke indie ground by hitting Billboard charts this past week with their newest album “Light Chasers.” I resonate with the song ‘Running with the Wolves’ and can’t stop hitting play on my ipod. The...
  2. Midnight Masses: An Introspective With Autry Fulbright Austin – Autry Fulbright is a multi-talented and multi-faceted musician.  Known best for his work with …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of The Dead, he is finally ready to release more music from his other project, Midnight...
  3. MP3 Premiere: Metaform – “Midnight Sky” For the last seven years California native Justice Aaron has called Tokyo home, and his time spent abroad has spawned his latest creation: TheMidnight Machine. This project, which the producer describes as a three-part science fiction opera loosely based on his experiences in...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/album-reviews/ex-cult-midnight-passenger/feed/ 0 New Mixtape: Dum Dum Girls, Big Scary And More http://www.bestnewbands.com/mixtapes/new-mixtape-dum-dum-girls-big-scary/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/mixtapes/new-mixtape-dum-dum-girls-big-scary/#comments Thu, 01 May 2014 22:40:23 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/wp_bnb/?p=16996 New York – April was a strange month of extremes, and so naturally this mixtape is bound to be. Prepare for a winding road that features the joyful new Record Store Day release from The Julie Ruin, the wild careening of Greys, a deliciously ominous production from Son Lux featuring Lorde, heavy soul from Silent

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  1. Our Post SXSW Mixtape: Danny Brown, Solange, September Girls And More New York – Post-SXSW, most of us are either in recovery or sick of hearing about it, but whatever your stance on the validity or value of the festival, you can’t argue that there’s still worthwhile artists at the festival...
  2. Mixtape: The Last Internationale, The Julie Ruin And More New York – Our Mixtape column has hit the big 4-0! Dang, we gettin’ on. And the great tunes keep on coming. Our newest L.A. writer Katie reviewed The Last Internationale, a band who, when people ask why there isn’t...
  3. Mixtape: Mac DeMarco, Marissa Nadler, together PANGEA, Tweens And More New York – This mix is another crazy combo of all kinds of psych, dream pop punk electronic rockabilly hip hop dance. If you’re having the weirdest most eclectic party or crazy oscillating mood swings, then put this on straight...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/mixtapes/new-mixtape-dum-dum-girls-big-scary/feed/ 0 Jihae Smokes Out The Standard Village East http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/jihae-smokes-out-the-standard-village-east/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/jihae-smokes-out-the-standard-village-east/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2014 20:15:56 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/wp_bnb/?p=16974 New York – I’m big on supporting new bands and I love lo-fi garage rock, post-punk, and varying slants of shoegaze, but every once in a while I like to get a little classy too. This past Thursday I had the privilege of attending an ultra-refined insider only show at The Standard Village East, a hotel

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  1. Cage the Elephant At Emo’s East, Austin, TX Austin – There is something kind of off-putting about a performance that is too practiced. But in Austin last Saturday, the rock band Cage the Elephant revealed that being prepared doesn’t mean you cannot also be exciting. An obviously well...
  2. Flume Sells Out Emo’s East Austin – Selling out a show at Emo’s East is already an impressive accomplishment, but doing so on a Wednesday night is almost unheard of. Nevertheless, a lone DJ by the name Flume was able to do so. Otherwise known as Harley...
  3. Album Review: Augustines Self-titled LP Austin – The Brooklyn indie-alternative band Augustines (formerly known as We Are Augustines) has come a long way since their short-lived career under the name of Pela. In their self-titled sophomore LP, the earnest trio of musicians has created something...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/jihae-smokes-out-the-standard-village-east/feed/ 0 Portland record store hosts indie veterans this week http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/portland-record-store-hosts-indie-veterans-this-week/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/portland-record-store-hosts-indie-veterans-this-week/#comments Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:00:00 +0000 Legendary Portland record store Music Millenium will be hosting two of Portland’s indie veterans this week, the beloved men of The Decemberists and the lesser-known but also talented Dolorean. The record store, which has been around since 1969 and is known for its huge selection of music and knowledgeable staff, as well as the fact that

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  1. Show Preview: Peter Wolf Crier at Portland’s Doug Fir Lounge Portlanders can enjoy a night of mellow indie-folk at one of the rose city’s best music venues this Friday. Head to the Doug Fir early for some dinner or to enjoy some of the great happy hour bar food. Walk...
  2. Pepper Rabbit’s “Beauregard”: This Week’s Pleasant Surprise I didn’t know what to expect when I dove into Pepper Rabbit’s new release, Beauregard. I didn’t think I was familiar with the band, but I guess by association I was expecting them to sound something like Pepper, so I...
  3. Show Preview: Blonde Redhead/Ólöf Arnalds in Portland Under-the-radar indie veterans Blonde Redhead will be coming to Portland’s Roseland Theater this Saturday, and it will be a show not to be missed, for several different reasons, including a possible new starlet. First off, fans of Blonde Redhead will...
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  1. Show Review: J Tillman and Phosphorescent at Portland’s Doug Fir Lounge The mellow crowd at Portland’s Doug Fir on Friday night came to almost complete silence when folk singer-songwriter J Tillman sang his first words. Despite his relative fame as the drummer with the sweet voice from Fleet Foxes, Tillman has...
  2. Show Preview: Brad Mackeson, Redwood Son, and Glassbones at Portland’s Doug Fir This week we have a show preview for best-new-band-hunters in Portland, Oregon at the charming Doug Fir Lounge. Local PR company In Music We Trust hosts a local showcase at the Doug Fir each month and we think this week’s...
  3. The Morning Benders play Big Echo at Portland’s Doug Fir Lounge San Francisco four-piece The Morning Benders played with Cults and Twin Sister at Portland’s Doug Fir Lounge on Tuesday night in support of their recent breakthrough release, Big Echo. The two openers played lively sets that seemed to intrigue the...
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  1. New band to watch: Post Post I discovered Post Post thanks to a good friend of mine who happened to recently graduate from Bryn Mawr, an all-women’s liberal arts college just outside of Philadelphia. As at most small schools, everyone seems to know everyone’s business, which...
  2. BestNewBands.com’s Concert Picks for the Week of 1/3/2011 Picked by Jesse Diener-Bennett, Laurel Kathleen, & Lauren Novik Who: Grouplove w/Guards Where: Bootleg Theater, Los Angeles, CA When: Monday Jan. 3rd, 9:30pm Cost: Free! Age Restrictions: 21+   From Laurel Kathleen: This January, catch one of Los Angeles’ hottest...
  3. Broken Bells plays Portland’s December to Remember this Thursday Despite the fact that Broken Bells only announced themselves as a project just over a year ago, the duo has exploded onto the scene with force and an eclectic new sound. Broken Bells is the now familiar name of Brian...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/festivals/sasquatch-watch-2011/feed/ 0 Show Preview: Brad Mackeson, Redwood Son, and Glassbones at Portland’s Doug Fir http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/show-preview-brad-mackeson-redwood-son-and-glassbones-at-portlands-doug-fir/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/show-preview-brad-mackeson-redwood-son-and-glassbones-at-portlands-doug-fir/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:00:00 +0000 This week we have a show preview for best-new-band-hunters in Portland, Oregon at the charming Doug Fir Lounge. Local PR company In Music We Trust hosts a local showcase at the Doug Fir each month and we think this week’s selection is worth checking out, especially if you are bored on a Wednesday night and

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  3. BackStory: Brad Brubaker’s “A Lullaby to Make the Nightmares Go Away” This week Chicago musician Brad Brubaker talks about his song “A Lullaby to Make the Nightmares Go Away” from his album For My Enemies, With Love. On August 27, he opens for PIMProv at Chemicially Unbalanced Theatre, where he will...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/show-preview-brad-mackeson-redwood-son-and-glassbones-at-portlands-doug-fir/feed/ 0 9 Questions and One Embarrassing Story With Alan Hampton http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/9-questions-and-one-embarrassing-story-with-alan-hampton/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/9-questions-and-one-embarrassing-story-with-alan-hampton/#comments Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:00:00 +0000 New Yorker Alan Hampton has been a professional musician, bassist, and sideman for some time, but is just now branching out on his own with the release of his solo debut, The Moving Sidewalk. With an extensive musical background, Hampton’s style is grounded in mellow, jazzy pop but also hints at a unique variety of

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  1. 9 Questions and One Embarrassing Story With Freelance Whales Freelance Whales is an emerging indie-rock band hailing from Queens, New York. The band formed in 2008 and has just released their first full-length LP, Weathervanes, this year. Most of the band members are multi-instrumentalists and the band has created...
  2. 9 Questions and One Embarrassing Story With Archie Powell & The Exports Newcomers Archie Powell & The Exports have just released their debut full-length album, Skip Work, and are making grit-covered guitar pop that is accompanied by charming lyrics and formidable songwriting. The Chicago band is still new, but their sound is...
  3. 9 questions and One Embarrassing Story With A B & The Sea San Francisco residents (by way of Wisconsin) A B & The Sea have a fresh sound that will be an instant hit for anyone who is a fan of both retro pop/rock and modern indie rock. Their songs, like the...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/9-questions-and-one-embarrassing-story-with-alan-hampton/feed/ 0 Kelly Montgomery’s Top Tracks of 2010 http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/kelly-montgomerys-top-tracks-of-2010/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/kelly-montgomerys-top-tracks-of-2010/#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:00:00 +0000 It’s that time of year again when every blog under the sun makes a year-end list of the best songs/albums/artists of the year. We’ve got our own twist (reader poll results!) as a site, but I’ve also got a short and sweet list of my top five songs of the year, in no particular order:

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  1. The Weekend Playlist: Kelly Montgomery’s Summer Mix This weekend I share with you a playlist of songs that give me that warm, happy, what-a-perfect-day feeling. These are the songs that make me smile, close my eyes, and soak up the sun without a care in the world....
  2. Fresh Tracks for September 10th! Hand-selected by Kelly Montgomery S. Carey – In The Dirt A beautifully expansive tune from Bon Iver member Sean Carey’s solo album All We Grow. Layered vocals and wandering piano give this song a peaceful, intimate sound. Catch S. Carey on tour this fall...
  3. Fresh Tracks, hand-selected for you by Kelly Montgomery Arcade Fire – Half Light II (No Celebration) This song is both a highlight of and a perfect introduction to The Suburbs. Disguised by the musically epic sounds (it is Arcade Fire, after all) are lyrics that tell of wasted...
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  1. 9 Questions and One Embarrassing Story With The Giving Tree Band The Giving Tree Band has mastered the art of American indie folk and they show off their big, full sound on their most recent album, The Joke, The Threat & The Obvious. The Illinois band began as brothers and has...
  2. 9 Questions and One Embarrassing Story With California Wives The Chicago band California Wives combines indie rock with melodic pop undertones and touch of 80s style synth haze, resulting in mellow but catchy tunes that have garnered comparisons to 80s supergroup The Police and modern pop purveyors Phoenix. Their...
  3. 9 Questions and One Embarrassing Story With Freelance Whales Freelance Whales is an emerging indie-rock band hailing from Queens, New York. The band formed in 2008 and has just released their first full-length LP, Weathervanes, this year. Most of the band members are multi-instrumentalists and the band has created...
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