By Emma Cohen of Indie Band Guru Pleasing their fans once again, The 1975 released a new album last month. Their second effort, I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it, is bigger and more diverse then their self-titled debut. It’s been a long time since the […]
As musicians, we are all well aware of the major changes in the music industry over the last decade or so. What was once controlled by large companies and major labels has splintered into a million pieces with everyone out there grabbing for their piece of what’s left. An artist in today’s music business must […]
Side Saddle Takes to Kickstarter
Side Saddle has been knocking around the greater New York City metropolitan area, gigging consistently and putting out albums, since 2014. Based in Astoria, Queens, the contemplative indie rockers have their hearts in simpler times and quieter places — an earnest love of country, folk, and Americana, without irony or pretension, help define their sound. […]
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 […]