Los Angeles – Over the past few years, Sydney, Australia quintet Gang of Youths have been producing incredible singles, but it wasn’t until just last month that they finally released their highly anticipated debut LP, The Positions. I reviewed the record for Best New Bands noting, “The Positions will haunt you, but console you. It
Nashville – firekid, the brainchild of bluegrass artist Dillon Hodges, is a novel idea. Combining his love of Americana music with an electro-indie influence, Hodges has created something surprising and unique in this latest venture. And Nashville, his home of nearly three years, has provided the perfect backdrop for the band. I talked with Hodges
Los Angeles – While The Soft Moon have previously released a pair of solid LPs since their founding in 2009, this year’s Deeper has found the Oakland-based post-punk band reaching ever larger audiences. This increased level of underground popularity was quite evident as the Luis Vasquez-led trio powered through a captivating set in front of
New York – Having just released her critically-acclaimed debut album, Love Stuff, back in February, Elle King, the multi-faceted pop, blues, and rock and roll singer, has now released a new song! King took on the task of covering “American Girl,” a classic song by The Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. King’s interpretation of the track is featured in upcoming film, “Hot
Nashville – Natalie Prass holds a special place in her heart for Nashville, her home of nearly ten years, and the feeling is mutual. The solo artist played a sold-out set this past Wednesday night, and the High Watt was packed to capacity with fans that might’ve been indulging in a double dose—she opened for
Los Angeles – Virginia Beach indie-rock act Turnover specializes in emotionally driven rock tunes. Formed in 2009, the quartet initially released their first proper self-titled EP in 2011. Turnover, consisting of Austin Getz (vocals, guitar), Casey Getz (drums), Eric Soucy (guitar), and Danny Dempsey (bass), have always worn their influences on their sleeves, but remain
Brooklyn – Danielle Miraglia is a Massachusetts-bred soloist whose blues-brewed work packs a philosophic punch. Masterfully, Miraglia’s harmonica-laced ballades chronicle both the artist’s temperament and the status of the masses. With her latest release, Glory Junkies, Miraglia holds a mirror up to modern day tendencies and, altruistically, offers a calming musical conduit to counter the
Berlin – When one thinks of bands that spark their interest, usually the bands are those that have made an impact over years and years, spanning countless albums, singles, and tours across the globe. Although exceptionally young, Vladimir is a band that packs a substantial sonic punch, already boasting of a stage presence that has
New York – Already making waves during their brief existence, for their colorful, psych-pop, Los Angeles based Fever The Ghost, released their Crab In Honey EP to significant praise from critics and peers alike. Last year saw the band share stages with the likes of The Flaming Lips, Temples, Sean Lennon, Morgan Delt, among many others. Now putting the
Brooklyn - Guantanamo Baywatch, a group Best New Bands caught wind of at last year’s SXSW Festival, and a band that has built their reputation on wrangling up a bawdy mishmash of classic surf instrumentation and brash garage rock, has just released a new single titled, “Corey Baum’s Theme.” Today also marks the start of a lengthy North