Tribute albums can be tricky. The best ones don’t try to improve on classic songs or simply copy the originals. They celebrate the music while giving today’s artists room to make it their own. That has become the calling card of Santa Barbara Records’ CaliAmericana series, and this fourth installment may be its most inviting […]
Sad to say I don’t get out to as many smaller shows as I’d like to anymore but when I do, it is for an expected banger of a show. This past Friday, June 13, 2025, Indie Band Guru was invited to check out The Baxbys and Camisole at Pianos’ Showroom in New York City’s […]
Have you been asking yourself these questions as the calendar changed over? Why is my playlist so ‘last year’? How can I get bored of seeing the same artists on an automated computer screen that I used to love? Is it time to find some new songs? We have chosen some of the best artists […]
It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since Kingdom Keys released their epic Beyond What You See EP. It was six flawless songs that showcased the high calibre of talent they had to offer. Quality tracks such as “We Are Kings” and “You Are Not Alone”, resulting in many high profile shows and positive […]
Even though most would recognize indie rock music as being synonymous with guitar, there are some really great songs out there with strings and piano too. We’ve taken a look at some of the biggest and best indie artists out there and compiled a list of the five greatest indie songs that include plenty of […]
After topping the charts as #10 for NZ Albums and earning a nomination for the APRA Silver Scroll Award for outstanding song writing, dynamic pop group Foley is ready to take on the world. Their latest single, “Better Than Love,” uses smooth female vocals mixed with mellow electric guitar to create a melting soundscape. This […]
It is hard to believe it has been a few years since VOLK released their epic EP Average American Band. Since then, Chris Lowe (vocals, guitar) and Eleot Reich (vocals, drums) have spent most of their time on the road having fun with their music. While they have been touring, they have had the pleasure […]
– photo by JP Martin 80’s movies have a special place in my heart. And among them, is the movie Heathers. So when I saw that Sundae Crush was referencing this iconic film in their newest music video, I was ecstatic. “Lick It Up“ recreates the tension filled climactic ending of the movie (which I […]
