Nashville – It is always so refreshing when a band or artist picks a name that truly evokes a vision that relates entirely to the sort of music they play. When I first heard the name New Madrid, what came to mind was a mysterious, European country landscape in the early morning. Fog would be
New York – Deer Tick are excited to announce that they have joined forces with The Hold Steady to bring a serious dose of sweaty rock ‘n roll to fans across the country throughout April, supporting their 2013 album, Negativity. Kicking off in Boston, MA on April 17th, the tour will make stops throughout the East
New York – A little lighter on the tunes this time around. In live reviews, Zach caught Sera Cahoone’s Portland show and was affected by her engaging duality, communicated through “slow picked chords that seemed to impossibly mourn and celebrate life’s complexities.” Caroline is our latest writer to witness and be charmed by the lovely Lucius,
New York – Swerving in unexpected directions with each release, Bombay Bicycle Club is not an act that fears change. Never shy to switch up their sonic styling, this London-based alt-rock outfit has just released their fourth studio album. So Long, See You Tomorrow is predictably unpredictable in acutely profound ways. An all-star cast, the
London – Bastille look set to have another incredible year after huge success in 2013. Not only have they cemented their position as the biggest new band in Britain but they’re also making huge waves across the pond and beyond. The band have been nominated for four prestigious BRIT Awards including; British Breakthrough Act, British Group,
New York – Eagulls just swooped back through NYC after a much buzzed about CMJ run (including by us), and played both Mercury Lounge in Manhattan and Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn. I believe I once again caught the tamer of the two at Mercury Lounge, figuring the dark basement atmosphere there would be just
Nashville – It’s hard to pinpoint what is so alluring about Jessie Baylin. It could be her unshakeable composure, the tinge of huskiness in her classic voice, the pictures she posts of her adorable toddler on Instragram, or, simply, her beauty. Whatever it is, something about Jessie Baylin is magnetic. As testament to this, more
Nashville – Eighties inspired synth effects may be cool again, but that doesn’t make working with them any less challenging. I Break Horses’ new album Chiaroscuro is what happens when echoes of the eighties are resuscitated and used with abandon. Artists like M83 (who I Break Horses has opened for), have worked to use updated,
Los Angeles – Fifteen miles off of a dirt road in the dusty nowheres of Walker County, Texas Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance found their calling. Jamestown Revival was born on a back porch and bred in Austin before relocating to Los Angeles. Their heartfelt Southern style and hints of Longhorn twang harkens to sounds
New York – Southern solo artist Emily Reo is a weaver of fabricated tones and an artist in the realm of synthesized sonic structures. Imploding in reverb and ornate melodies, this Floridian’s work merits a bit more attention than it has pulled so far. As we transition into the New Year, Emily Reo deserves a