Last week, I ventured out of my home in Queens on a Sunday and made my way by bus deep into Williamsburg. I went for a show at Black Bear Bar, a hip spot that’s one quarter skate park, one quarter bar, and one half sparse, dark, loud punk club. There were a lot of […]
Some people think that electronic music is just a mixing sounds together to make beats that will get listeners to move their body. But to the people that pour their heart and soul into the genre there is much more to be told. Our new find Artour Asatyran is a good example of this. The […]
By Emma Cohen of Indie Band Guru Tulipomania’s latest album, The Gilded Age, is filled with emotional torment. The album has a sound so ornate and distinctly different that it stuck with me throughout my week. It is filled with tracks that each boast their own queer sound, yet are recognizable as a cohesive unit. Tulipomania […]
We all know the tried and true ways that bands come together even if most of them seem cliche nowadays. Many bands will try to make up a story that seems more original and interesting. Our latest find, The Crooked Kings aren’t interested in creating an original (fake) story, just original rock music. The alternative […]
I’m going to lay it all out on the table now and say that “Run Mascara Run” by The Raveonettes might just be one of the most interesting songs I’ve heard lately, if not in my whole life. You’ll find out why soon enough. Let’s start you out with a little background history first. The […]
In a world where auto-tune and synthesizers reign supreme in music, an artist with a truly skilled voice really stands out. One such musician is Holly Miranda, who last year released a self-titled album which has proved to be a work of genuine musical excellence. Miranda has been making music professionally for almost 17 years, but she’s […]
The process of building a band can take some time but when the right lineup is assembled things start to move very fast. Just start making music with those around you and keep at it. Things will fall into place and develop just like they seem to be doing for our recent find Who What […]
When a real musical connection is made it can withstand a break and get right back to business when the time comes. Life will get in the way sometimes but nothing can stop music that needs to be made. The band Stoner Train is a great example of this. The band was started by Serj […]
