New York – Wardell threw a party to commemorate the release of their self-released debut album Love/Idleness, which came out this week. The show had a warm, celebratory atmosphere, with many people in the sold-out crowd seemingly friends of the band. It was the early show at Mercury Lounge, and Wardell took the stage at
San Francisco – This week saw the very beginning of an extensive tour in which indie mainstays The Dodos share the stage with Bay Area newcomers Springtime Carnivore. Springtime Carnivore is the ‘nom de tune’ of Greta Morgan, a circus performer-turned-chanteuse after a three-story fall from a tightrope broke her fibula. Luckily, she has made
Nashville – There’s so much to love about PHOX and their refreshing take on folksy indie rock, and there’s so much love that goes into their striking, addictive music. From lead vocalist Monica Martin’s subversive charm, to the band’s flawless self-titled debut LP—which Best New Bands called “Phenomenal”—that dropped last June, PHOX has a good
Best New Bands and Atlantic Records are giving away a vinyl copy of Vance Joy‘s recent debut album, dream your life away, signed by the ukulele-wielding singer-songwriter! Vance Joy is the moniker of Australian James Keogh. Best New Bands named him one of our Artists To Watch In 2014 and he went on to have one of
Berlin – One of the latest musical offerings to come from Ampispazi Recordings – and their first of 2015 – is Mess Me with a new release to satiate the sonic demands of his followers. “Keep On Coming” is his first track through the label and it is a dark, bold and ambitious start to
Nashville – There’s nothing that solo act Kawehi can’t accomplish as long as she’s armed with a sampler, a guitar, a keyboard, and her voice. Though her setup is humble—and dwarfed on a large stage—the Hawaiian-born artist is able to pull a formidable sound from less than ten square feet of space. Proving that the
Seattle – The energy was palpable last week at the Neptune Theater as the crowd buzzed with anticipation, knowing that they were about to learn who would be playing at the biggest music festival in the Northwest. The 2015 Sasquatch! Music Festival Launch Party, presented by Washington Healthplanfinder, featured music by Seattle-based acts The Young
Los Angeles – There is no doubt that Father John Misty is the most interesting person living in Los Angeles. Okay, perhaps the previous statement is a bit overreaching when one considers the sheer density and diversity of artists dwelling in the oft-maligned metropolis. But the yarns which are spun on I Love You, Honeybear
Chicago – The line outside The Riviera Theatre slowly snaked its way inside the double doors, or at least the women’s line did. The men in attendance quickly walked through security, while the largely female congregation put a kink in the chain. The ladies sure do love U.K. folk artist Ben Howard. They were out
San Francisco- Jukebox The Ghost returned to the City by the Bay for yet another concert at the intimate and close setting of Slim’s in SoMa. Before this, they had recorded their latest album’s single “The Great Unknown” in San Francisco and it’s famous coastal highway. This tour was to promote the DC-based pop band’s