San Francisco – It’s not always easy to pick apart an album. Even those that seem more straightforward seem to guard some concealed meaning within the confines of the hour or so an artist or band is given to express themselves, but when given an album by a group that is so notoriously and deliciously abstract as Brooklyn’s
New York – U.K. band Fickle Friends – whom some say is one of the hardest working bands in the indie world right now, having played 31 music festivals in 2015 - has a new music video featuring the band’s lush ‘80s-inspired indie-pop. The Brighton based five-piece has been killing it, especially considering the band only recently
Burbank – Beginning today, Los Angeles-based rock band The Shelters have released ”Rebel Heart” via all participating digital retailers including iTunes . The wildly melodic, guitar-driven song comes from their debut album, THE SHELTERS, set for June 10th release on Warner Bros. Records. ”Rebel Heart” debuted yesterday on SiriusXM Alt Nation’s Advanced Placement show and a video for ”Rebel Heart” will follow soon. Click here to listen and download
Los Angeles - After original lead singer Daniel Blumberg left Yuck in 2013, many speculated that his departure would cause the band to fold. Instead, the remaining members trudged on to release Glow & Behold in 2013. While it was not poorly received, critics found the energy from the band’s self-titled debut did not carry over with the loss
Glasgow - Scottish band WHITE recently set out to tour the U.K., with photographer Martin D Barker along for the ride. Together they documented the journey for Best New Bands. This was the first time the five-piece – comprised of singer Leo Condie, guitarists Hamish Fingland and Chris Potter, bassist Lewis Andrew, and drummer Kirstin Lynn – toured
New York – San Fransisco indie rock band Finish Ticket will join Fitz and The Tantrums on the first leg of a summer tour, kicking off at The National in Richmond, VA on June 14th and wrapping up in Bloomington, IN at Bluebird Nightclub on June 28th. Finish Ticket just wrapped up a two month co-headlining
London – Four-piece alternative rock band Race the Flux, from Galway in the Republic of Ireland, first came to the attention of Best New Bands when the band’s entry to the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition found its way onto your judge’s spreadsheet. The band was duly selected as one of three acts to go forward to the next stage.
Chicago – U.K. trio The Virginmarys will soon be releasing sophomore album Divides. In preparation, the English punk rockers have been touring relentlessly, including supporting Shinedown on a North American tour and playing South By South West in Austin, Texas. The Virginmarys first formed in 2007, as a project between friends Ally Dickaty (vocals/guitar) and
Los Angeles – The Minneapolis based group Night Moves triumphantly return, after nearly four years, with sophomore LP Pennied Days (Domino Recording Co.). The band’s first record, 2012′s Colored Emotions, was a collection of poppy, 70s vibrancy. It was nostalgic yet distinctive. It heavily wore its influence on its sleeves. On this latest effort, principal members John Pelant (vocals, guitar) and
Los Angeles – Nashville rockers The Wild Feathers knew they wanted to do something a little bit different for the follow-up to their 2013 self-titled debut. While their sound has had a bit of a rough around the edges quality, the four friends and bandmates wanted to tap into the raw, live sound they had created after