By Ibn-Umar Abbasparker of Indie Band Guru A wise man once said, “To seek, one must first be lost.” Yet, if one wishes to get lost, then one should seek SN!TA, the new self-titled album from experimental electronic shoegaze artist Say No! to Architecture. With distorted vocals, instrumental loops, and ambient electronic noise, the album […]
Doprah Debut LP is Darkly, Eerily Dreamy
By Jessica Roblin of Indie Band Guru Evoking dark post-catastrophe feelings, Doprah released their much-anticipated debut full length, Wasting, this February. Creating the album in the three years following the 2011 earthquake in their hometown of Christchurch, New Zealand, the sextet took their time in crafting an unearthly, undulating sound. Doprah Grows, Expands, Develops A […]
By Emma Cohen of Indie Band Guru Coming from Atlanta, the musical foursome known as Sabbatical Year are creating music that clings to the heart of indie and interpretive music with a healthy dose of modern aged technology. The group’s members — Nick Margiasso on vocals, Drew Norris on piano, Devon Norris on drums, and […]
Noon Pacific // 183 Reviewed
Once a week at roughly 12pm Pacific Standard Time on Monday, a gentleman by the name of Clark Dinnison releases a mixtape of 10 carefully curated songs that are making big waves on his radar. This is Noon Pacific. Noon Pacific // 183 “Across The Sea” by Falqo — You can’t help but be on […]
When there is a musical talent seen at an early age it must be supported and nurtured to turn into something more and not end up being wasted. Having a positive and supportive family is a great asset. Our new discovery Pipo is a rising star that has this support. The young producer, songwriter and […]
When the best bands or musicians first became successful, it was because of their own talent. The Beatles were just teenagers when they started out, before the era of boy bands. Their success came because each member of the Beatles had a particular set of musical skills that they were masters at. Bob Dylan was […]
It seems to me that after I’ve sat down to review a new album or track from an artist, I finish with the feeling of “hey, that was pretty good music” and then I move on about my day. Today, I was introduced to an artist that makes me wonder how and why I have never heard of […]
The first key to becoming a successful musician with a long term career is to take the time to be a true talent with your instrument. In today’s world of studio technology tricks this blatant fact has often become overlooked. Our discovery Peter Slocombe holds true to becoming a true musician and it shows. […]