It’s been a momentous three years for Alexander Ebert. In the short amount of time, he has reexamined his life and his musical direction. Coming from the raucous pop of Ima Robot, the musician created a side project based around his alter ego, Edward Sharpe. This band, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, released its debut full-length Up From...

Sasquatch! is a great place to catch your favorite headliner. But more than that, the music festival is one of the better places to hear the freshest new acts in music today. With 2012's version safely tucked away in the archives, here are some of our favorite new bands who put on memorable performances at the four-day extravaganza Little Drag...

This has been weird year for music. Rap is pretty much dead and this hybrid of hip-hop and pop has formed. Indie rock is more mainstream than what used to be alternative, which is now pretty much dead as well. And punk rock is reviving itself the way it did 20 years ago. To expound upon the oddities in this tenuous Mayan year I have liked so many...

Believe it or not, The Walkmen celebrated its ten-year anniversary last spring. Over the past decade, the New York-based band has released six full-length records and garnered a devoted fan base, all while developing and perfecting the art of indie rock. Since the quintet released its debut full-length, Everyone Who Pretended To Like Me Is Gone,...

It’s almost time for Northside Festival 2012! This festival, which earned it’s name from taking place around the north side of Brooklyn, is one of my favorite festivals. It’s a lot like CMJ, except it’s only in Brooklyn, i.e., most shows happen within walking distance of each other. Ok, so maybe I’m partial because it all happens in my hood, but ...

Ximena Sariñana may be a relatively new artist to people in the United States, but in her native Mexico, she’s a child star who’s adult career is starting to take. In some circles, she can be considered the Mexican version of Alanis Morrisette, but rather than taking the angst route, Sariñana’s music is more indie and a reflection of her current ...