Chicago – The Boston-based Magic Man had already begun to play “Waves” when lead singer Alex Caplow came energetically skipping out on stage. His enthusiasm held strong all night, leaping feverishly around, tossing himself into the audience, and whipping his microphone cord like a lasso. His fiery showmanship and Magic Man’s fun indie-pop made for one
Seattle – It’s been a long, hot weekend, but Capitol Hill Block Party goers were eager for more music starting under the sun, and going well into the night, on the final day of the festival. Though the biggest draw of the night was A$AP Rocky, plenty other artists earned their fair share of audience members.
New York - Bleachers’ debut hit single ”I Wanna Get Better” hits #1* at Alt radio after only 20 weeks on the chart and is the #3 Greatest Gainer. Since its launch in February “I Wanna Get Better” has sold over 200 thousand singles and streamed over 4 million times; SPIN called the song “an ecstatic first taste”.
Seattle – After a successful kickoff on Friday, the sun continued to grace the streets of Seattle as day two of the Capitol Hill Block Party commenced. Festival goers cultivated a beach party vibe with hitting beach balls, spraying water hoses, enjoying ice cream cones, and grooving to sunny tunes by great new bands such as
Chicago – Ready to update your summer playlist? Start with one of the hottest tracks from Joywave: “Tongues.” This New York indie electronic-pop band melds punk, funk, house, and hip-hop on the irresistible How Do You Feel? EP. Back in 2011, the band sprung onto the scene with “Traveling at the Speed of Light,” before the mix
Seattle – Three days, 6 city blocks, 100 artists. The Capitol Hill Block Party certainly has grown since its humble beginnings back in 1997, when it had only one small stage, a handful of DJs, and five bands. Today, the CHBP sees more than 9,000 concertgoers per day, and the first day of the 2014
New York – On Real Friends’ new album, their first full length, the intro/opening track “Maybe This Place Is The Same…” sets the tone. Primarily instrumental, with only a line or two of vocals, it introduces the themes of change and interpersonal relationships. The album isn’t simply about break-up or growing up. It makes those processes
Portland – Hollie Fullbrook’s calm, pensive singing might lead one to believe that she’s already been defeated by the world. Maybe it’s because of that distant gaze, or her modest attire. Maybe it’s the way she gently sways on stage, or the way she glances down occasionally to reflect in the warm lamplight. She’s got
New York – After Franklin, Tennessee’s CALEB reinvented, renamed and re-imagined themselves to create Colony House, band members Caleb Chapman (vocals), Scott Mills (guitar) and Will Franklin Chapman (drums) released their debut, When I Was Younger, off of Descendant Records. A lengthy fourteen tracks long, the album opens with “Silhouettes;” a bright, summer song perfect for a lead single.
Los Angeles – Rey Pila has announced they will be supporting Interpol on their upcoming tour, starting September 15 in Vancouver, BC and have been added to this year’s incredible Austin City Limits Festival line up. The Mexico City quartet released a new track, “Blast”, earlier this month, in conjunction with announcing an August New York City residency