The Young Evils Announce New EP

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The Young Evils are Troy Nelson (guitar/vocals), Mackenzie Mercer (vocals), Cody Hurd (guitar), Michael Lee (bass) and Eric Wennberg (drums). The Seattle pop rock outfit is pleased to announce their first single “Dead Animals” and upcoming EP entitled Foreign Spells recorded in Seattle with producer Shane Stoneback (Cults, Vampire Weekend, Magic Kids, and Sleigh Bells).

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Sasquatch! 2012 Wrap Up

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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

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Album Review: The Walkmen, Heaven

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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

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Northside Festival 2012

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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

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Artist of the Week: Ximena Sariñana

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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

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