Chicago – At 6 p.m. the line snaked down the block, around the corner, and coiled in a factory lot. A redline train whipped by, ushering in a chilling breeze. The temperature began to dip into the 40s. Kids were anxiously waiting in the cold to see Twenty One Pilots, MisterWives, and Vinyl Theatre. The
Seattle – Dads was one of the new bands we recently covered at Riot Fest and now their second full-length album, I’ll Be The Tornado, is coming out October 14. While the album starts off with a calm, possibly acoustic style, I’ll Be The Tornado evolves over each track, showing that the New Jersey emo/punk
Chicago – Southern lass Sallie Ford is proof dreams do come true. After splitting with The Sound Outside, the singer-songwriter did what she’s always dreamed of: making one badass all girl rock ‘n’ roll band. Ford and her trusty guitar, along with bassist Anita Lee Elliot, drummer Amanda Spring, and keyboardist Cristina Cano make up
San Francisco – Singer-songwriter Nika Roza Danilova—aka Zola Jesus—kicked off her 2014 tour at this city’s delightfully kitschy supper club/music venue Bimbo’s 365 the other night, supporting her brand new (and fifth) studio album, Taiga. Bimbo’s is somewhat of a unique venue, boasting candlelit tables pasted amongst platforms rising up from the dance floor. Taiga
New York – After a bout of laryngitis, a cancelled show in Pawtucket and several days of vocal rest, vocalist/guitarist Mikel Jollett was given a clean bill of health and just in time for The Airborne Toxic Event’s show at Terminal 5. The indie rock band made sure their return to the stage was a
Seattle – The most important fact you need to know about Foxygen’s new album …And Star Power is that it is not simply just a record. It is a complete musical experience. Sam France and Jonathan Rado have come back strong after the success of their first full-length last year and produced a double album
Nashville – Before Alanna Royale was ever seen at her record release show on October 4 at Exit/In, she was heard. In traditional soul/funk style, the bearded crew that backs the Nashville songstress came out and laid down a tight vamp as the crowd awaited the showstopper’s arrival. But, before ever setting foot on stage, Alanna sent
Seattle – Tractor Tavern recently opened its arms to indie rockers Kopecky Family Band. The Nashville six-piece filled the venue with warmth, clever interplay, and captivating musical talent in an evening that absolutely delighted the crowd. Kelsey Kopecky (vocals, keys, bass), Gabe Simon (vocals, guitar, horns), Steven Holmes (guitar), David Krohn (drums), Markus Midkiff (cello,
Sacramento – The last day at TBD Fest drew a larger crowd than I had seen all weekend, especially during the evening sets. (Ed., Best New Bands’ Day One coverage is HERE; Day Two is HERE.) The festival was clearly coming to a close, and while I was exhausted, my lungs were full of dust,
New York – Indie pop duo Tune-Yards have a new video for “Real Thing” from their recent album Nikki Nack on 4AD. Tune-Yards has also confirmed a string of December dates including four intimate nights at Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg fromDecember 4-7 and a performance at LA’s Wiltern Theatre on December 10. A limited ticket pre-sale has begun