Austin – Many Journalists can’t help but use quilt puns when speaking about QUILT. I don’t blame them; it’s hard to get around the fact that their music is layered, piece-by-piece, like a quilt. Though they hail from Boston, they bring a warm sound, full of reaching harmonies that will elate your soul. It’s no
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
Chicago – Caleb and Georgia Nott quietly and humbly walked onto the tiny stage in dimly lit Schubas on Saturday night to booming applause and cheers. By the looks on their faces, it was clear that the New Zealand siblings are still adjusting to their growing popularity. The electronic pop duo has been receiving more
Austin – Though many bands travel from around the world to play Austin Psych Fest, the booking team makes sure our hometown bands are well represented. Mirror Travel released their debut full length, Mexico, in late 2013 and has since been gaining momentum since changing their name from Follow That Bird. The best part of
Austin – The grand opening of RVRB Records brought out great musical acts Christian Bland and the Revelators, Alex Maas, Chris Catelena & The Native Americans, and represented another milestone for The Black Angels. Though a soft opening for the record shop happened during SXSW, the East Austin shop will now be open regular hours
Brooklyn – Maine’s own Lady Lamb the Beekeeper is one-woman wonder Aly Spaltro, whose work is as earnest as it is poetic. Speaking to Bestnewbands.com, Spaltro opens up about the trajectory of her career, planting new roots in New York and of her future aims. A musician whose personality is as charming and lovable as
Chicago – Phillip Taylor laughed loudly and uncontrollably. The singer’s wicked cackles echoed through Lincoln Hall, as bassist Ryan Drever lay on stage giggling. Ryan had fallen flat on his arse whilst walking across the stage. Phillip attempted to collect himself. He walked up to the mic and teased, “And that’s it! That’s all we
Brooklyn – On the rare and glorious occasion that a musician can capture the brunt of our attention and win our affection as quickly as an expert outdoorsman reels in a river trout, the music maker deserves an outpouring of recognition. Typically, musicians flying just under the cusp of widespread appreciation see their discographies mount
Los Angeles – When the powers that be came down and decided Cerebral Ballzy would be a perfect compliment to support OFF! on their current tour, they must’ve had an eye on the past when doing so. After all, the seemingly ageless Keith Morris, OFF!’s front man/punk rock progenitor, no doubt has his fingerprints on