Los Angeles – This past summer, Philadelphia-based band Vacationer released their sophomore album, Relief. Their unique sound has been described as “Nu-Hula/ World Wave.” Relief is an appealing, earnest, and utterly joyous record. The laidback electronics booted with the dreamy guitars bestows a pleasant summer feeling we wouldn’t mind experiencing all season. It sheds light
San Francisco – This year’s Treasure Island Music Festival boasted one of the most interesting lineups of the year, promising sets from a lot of seasoned veterans across a multitude of genres, including OutKast, Massive Attack, TV on the Radio, and The New Pornographers, just to name a few. The festival’s two stages—named the Bridge
Chicago – Last week Foxygen took the Windy City by storm. The LA psychedelic rockers sold out two shows at Lincoln Hall, and their performance on Chicago’s WGN Morning News was the talk of the town. Even English rockers Temples swung by Lincoln Park to watch frontman Sam France put “the LA in Chicago.” With
Chicago – If you haven’t heard of Toronto punk band PUP, it’s time you have. The four-piece has been receiving praise from critics for their wild live shows and their recently released self-titled debut album on SideOneDummy Records. The chemistry between these childhood friends is amazing, and their genuine love for what they do shines
New York – Indie folk rocker Courtney Barnett and her band are beginning a month-long North American tour, co-headlining with avant-garde outfit San Fermin. Hot off the heels of a sold-out run of shows in her native Australia and New Zealand, the singer-songwriter will be playing songs from her critically acclaimed release, The Double
Seattle – “Sunday night!” artists kept shouting onstage at Chop Suey on a recent weekend. It was the running joke all night long and those who made it to the Capitol Hill venue on a brisk Sunday evening were fortunate to take in great music by three Pacific Northwest indie bands. Headlining the night was
Los Angeles – Francisco The Man explodes onto the indie rock circuit with Loose Ends. It’s a towering, triumphant record that excites the listener’s mind. Throughout this transition, one’s thoughts are ruminating with questions of their own self-examined life. While the LA-based quartet has been creating music for several years with numerous singles and EPs,
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
Los Angeles – Milo Greene, an LA indie pop quintet, has returned with their brand new single, “White Lies.” It will be featured on their forthcoming sophomore LP, Control, due out on January 27 via Elektra. Their latest track is a ferociously dark-pop gem that diverges from the band’s previous folk-rock and harmonies-driven resonance. Best
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