Los Angeles – Deeper is the third full-length for Oakland-based musician Luis Vasquez’s The Soft Moon, and it sees the one-man project expand upon its gothic rock-indebted sonic palette while still managing to streamline the song structures. Out March 31 on Captured Tracks, these 11 tracks make up a decidedly dark, cold and lean record.
Los Angeles – Three years ago, LA band Lord Huron released their debut record Lonesome Dreams—a vast, ambitious, poignant piece of music that echoed along the borders of Fleet Foxes with its harmonies. However, the band was by far worth more than sheer comparisons to larger scaled bands. As the record caught on, Lord Huron
Chicago – I’ve been sitting in Starbucks, staring at my MacBook, for about an hour, trying to figure out how to best describe what it’s like to witness Diarrhea Planet wreak havoc. There’s a whole lot of stage diving, crowdsurfing, moshing, thrashing, hair flying, hair pulling, beer tossing, sweat dripping, shouting and screaming, stage climbing, and of
New York – The six musicians that make up folk punk band, Skinny Lister (Lorna Thomas, Daniel Heptinstall, Maxwell Thomas, Michael Camino, Thom Mills and Sam Brace), are striking while the iron is hot and have released a new single, “This Is War,” from their soon-to-arrive second album, Down On Deptford Broadway. (Fans of Skinny Lister
New York – Best New Bands is a big fan of Milky Chance, the electro folk act from Germany, whose debut record, Sadnecessary, left contributor Liz Rowley writing an enthusiastic review and also saw them named as one of the bands we’d most like to see this spring touring season. The new dates contribute to the first portion of Milky Chance’s tour; 39 dates of
London – Since her precocious arrival on the scene in 2008, each new album from Laura Marling is accompanied by a sense of anxiety. While no stranger to angst herself, the pressure seems greater on the listener. It runs deeper than simply, ‘will it be as good as the last one?’ You want her to
Chicago – Last year The Preatures caught the attention of music lovers worldwide when the single “Is This How You Feel?” catapulted the Australian band into the limelight. The Sydney five-piece – comprised of Isabella ‘Izzi’ Manfredi on vocals and keys, Gideon Bensen on vocals and guitar, Jack Moffitt on lead guitar, Thomas Champion on
Los Angeles – Magic Man positively presented the “magic” to the El Rey Theater on Wednesday night to a boisterous crowd. While the group had opened for other acts such as Walk The Moon and Smallpools not too long ago, this marks the first headlining tour for the Boston synth-pop buffs. Magic Man, formed by
Nashville – With more than just a spring in their step, the upbeat indie-pop MisterWives played a sold-out set at the High Watt as a part of their 2015 spring tour. Their tour dates follow swiftly behind the release of their debut LP, Our Own House (via Photo Finish Records), which dropped a little more
Chicago - Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers, the San Francisco sextet that beautifully blends together the colors of indie rock, soul, a touch of blues and a nice layer of folk, will be traveling to Chicago and making themselves at home for more than a single show! Strewn amidst other performances on their current tour, the