Los Angeles – Templeton, California band Night Riots is a five-piece outfit, which includes Travis Hawley (vocals), Nick Fotinakes (guitar), Matt DePauw (guitar), Mikel Van Kranenburg (bass), and Rico Rodriguez (drums). Their brand new second EP, Howl, from Sumerian Records is a supercharged record that combines the sounds of 80s and modern rock into one
Chicago – Lately more and more teenagers have been breaking into the music industry thanks to the power of social media and music sharing sites like YouTube, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Bandcamp. However, there’s definitely more to it than exposure. Social networking and the readily available technology have groomed a generation of kids to be industry
San Francisco – Brooklyn quartet HAERTS burst onto the scene with the release of their 2013 EP Hemiplegia, beckoning listeners into a sugar-tinged realm of bustling pop and heartfelt melancholy. With the release of their self-titled debut last fall, they have already solidified a concrete position as one of the most fascinating new pop bands
New York – Great Good Fine Ok is a magnanimous duo out of Brooklyn that’s been making waves in the blogosphere at breakneck speed. The act is Jon Sandler and Luke Moellman and, together, the two draw on the R&B savants of yesteryear to concoct a singular spin on synth pop. Put simply, this band’s
Chicago – The Welsh band Catfish and the Bottlemen are ready to take the U.S. by storm! The indie garage rockers just released their debut album The Balcony, performed on Late Show with David Letterman, and soon will be kicking off a North American headlining tour. (Ed., Best New Bands recently included them in 9
Chicago – If you’re an avid YouTuber, chances are you’ve seen Until The Ribbon Breaks ’ amazing, self-made music videos. If not, you’ve got some YouTubing to do! The U.K. band started as Pete Lawrie Winfield’s solo project a little over two years ago but grew into a trio with the addition of drummer Elliot Wall
Chicago – Shortly after releasing their debut EP Tears On The Beach, Tel Aviv band Soda Fabric delved right into the Berlin music scene and into the sights of underground music lovers around the world. Since the four-piece made the move to Germany, twenty-three year-olds Shachak Itzkovitz, Jill Abramov, Moosh Lahav, and Tamir Chen have
Los Angeles – Best New Bands had the opportunity to chat with up-and-coming Miami-based singer-songwriter Kat Dahlia before her show at Club Los Globos in Los Angeles. Blending a variety of genres into one eclectic style, Dahlia is set to release her debut studio album, My Garden, January 13 on Epic subsidiary Vested in Culture.
Nashville – Best New Bands had the pleasure of chatting with one of the brightest and most promising new acts to come out of Atlanta, The Shadowboxers, prior to their show here at the Mercy Lounge. This close-knit group—comprised of founding trio Scott Schwartz, Matt Lipkins, and Adam Hoffman—brings loads of charm and a spunky
Chicago – Daniel Zott and Joshua Epstein of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. have been cutting up dance floors and exciting fans with their funky performances since 2009. The Detroit duo has increasingly become known for infectious pop songs and “spellbinding” live shows, and over the past five years, the indie band has released several