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By Ibn-Umar Abbasparker of Indie Band Guru Spawned from the depths of Whittier, California, post-punk outfit Plague Vendor has reemerged on the music scene with their new song “No Bounty.” The song is the first single off of their new album Bloodsweat, out now. In it, the group rekindles a spark of homegrown grittiness from […]
By Ibn-Umar Abbasparker of Indie Band Guru The most prominent attribute of heavy metal is its raw, vigorous power. There’s no shortage of such power on the newly released EP III by Finnish band fubear. With just a guitar, a bass, some drums, and bellowing vocals, this band displays a plethora of musically forceful strengths. […]
By Emma Cohen of Indie Band Guru M.Ward recently premiered More Rain, his eighth solo album, to an eager audience. Known largely for his work as half of “She and Him,” Ward’s talent is overflowing and each of his many projects is superbly great. It is worth noting that singing is not Ward’s only talent; he […]
By Emma Cohen of Indie Band Guru Hailing from Chicago, My Gold Mask is made up of three talented artists — percussionist and lead vocalist Gretta Rochelle, guitarist and supporting vocalist Jack Armondo, and producer and engineer Balthazar de Ley. Finally following up 2013’s Leave Me Midnight, the trio released their second full length album […]
By Emma Cohen of Indie Band Guru The Rhythm Express’ new single, “Soul Nation (Under One Vibration),” brings together not only a large group of artists, musical styles and eras, as well. The references to James Brown, Sly & the Family Stone, Parliament Funkadelic and The Supremes can all be heard as well as felt. Rhythm […]
By Liza Jill Meyers of Indie Band Guru Something about Jo Kroger’s “Simplest” reminds me of a child’s first experiences of a summer day at the beach or their first family road-trip. Maybe it reminds me of my own childhood: windows down, playing my favorite song on a winding worn-out cassette in the car, anticipating […]
By Ibn-Umar Abbasparker of Indie Band Guru Self-reflection is an important aspect of life. It allows people to take a moment from their busy, pacing lives and examine their pure, innermost characteristics. It’s also the theme of the new single “Hello Me” by alternative hip-hop group Oxymorrons. The song provides a musical perspective on self-reflection […]
By Lauren Wisbeski of Indie Band Guru Jordan Klassen is a folk artist originally from Vancouver, British Columbia. His latest work, Javelin, was recorded just outside of El Paso, Texas. Just a reminder that music transcends most things, including geography. Javelin is filled with tracks that feel supernatural and speak to humankind’s shared origins. Klassen […]
