Chicago - Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers, the San Francisco sextet that beautifully blends together the colors of indie rock, soul, a touch of blues and a nice layer of folk, will be traveling to Chicago and making themselves at home for more than a single show! Strewn amidst other performances on their current tour, the
New York - George Ezra, the fast rising indie artist from London, who got everyone talking with the single, “Budapest,” is not letting any momentum pass him by! (Existing fans of Ezra will remember Best New Bands contributor, Sean Kayden, reviewing Ezra’s performance in Los Angeles last month, as well as our feature on Ezra from earlier in the year.) The
The three Brooklynites from Minneapolis, who make up self-proclaimed Next Wave band Strange Names, (Francis Ximenez, Fletcher Aleckson and Liam Benzvi) have just released the music video for the leading single, “Richochet,” off their imminent debut album, Use Your Time Wisely. The three gentlemen only very recently replanted themselves in the Big Apple but things are aligning
Los Angeles – Electronic soul / indie pop artist, MØ and self-described Future Dancehall artist, Major Lazer, have released a new music video for the collaborative single, “Lean On.” The track also comes with a welcome contribution, courtesy of Parisian producer DJ Snake. The ‘triple-threat-constructed’ music video presents viewers with quite the uncommon spectacle –both in terms of backdrop and the
Los Angeles – Fueling the gentle but bright fire ignited by first two singles, “Courage” and “Hot Scary Summer,” Dublin-based indie folk band, Villagers, has now released a third single, “The Soul Serene,” as the next part of their piecemeal preview for their upcoming new album, Darling Arithmetic. The elegant tune premiered earlier today alongside a brand new
Another Planet Entertainment, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, Superfly and Starr Hill have announced the packed lineup for the 8th annual Outside Lands Festival. The “gourmet music festival” will be held again in San Francisco’s historic Golden Gate Park, from August 7-9, 2015. While the festival’s “Eager Beaver” pass sale already had the fastest
New York – Queens-based rapper, Action Bronson, (who has been highlighted as a rapper of note by Best New Bands in the past) has finally released his immensely anticipated, major label, full-length album debut, Mr. Wonderful! The record is now available for fans worldwide. In honor of the record’s release, Bronson put out a music video for the
The Dunwells, (a promising group that Best New Bands has taken notice of over the past few years) an indie rock quartet hailing from Leeds, England, have announced the release of a new track off their forthcoming project, Lucky Ones. The extended play is due to be released in late May. Showing an abundance of motivation and plenty of
Next week, indie pop act, Geographer, will be back with their newest record, Ghost Modern. (Best New Bands contributor, Sean Kayden, first reported on the upcoming record here.) The five piece San Franciscan band has been working to leave no ear un-intrigued and no playlist without a spot for filling, in the time leading up the the release and the group
Courtney Barnett’s full-length debut album, Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit is out next Tuesday, via Mom+Pop Music. Anxious fervor has been growing in the months and weeks leading up to the release and things have only reached a new high with Barnett’s latest promotional effort. This past Monday, Barnett and her band made