Sometimes we come across music that peaks our interest right away. Being the music snobs that we are here at Indie Band Guru, we like to try to get the story of the artist and how the music developed its own unique shape. We recently had the chance to hear some Matt Byron songs […]
The alternative rock sound of the mid 90’s was a defining time in music. More and more bands got into the game and what was once ‘alternative’ became the soundtrack to mainstream radio. Although modern radio has turned into an ugly computerized sounding mess there are still musicians out there turning out music that stays […]
After forming just a couple years ago and dropping their debut EP in February, three-piece American rock band Made Violent has released a two-track bundle, “On My Own/Shadow” and kicked off a spring tour. The New York-based band, consisting of best friends Joe White, Rob Romano, and Justin Acee, has seen a steady rise in […]
Barefoot McCoy may not be a current household name, but the blend of folk rock and country that is about to grace your ears by way of his first studio album, Bye Bye Bluebird, will surely leave you wanting more. While spending time in Kentucky, McCoy became fascinated with the Appalachian culture that would later come to inspire his […]
Ahead of the launch of their North American and European tour, ‘90s alt rock veterans The Dandy Warhols have been teasing fans with singles off their new album Distortland, which just dropped April 8. The band, who I’ll see this Tuesday in New York City on the second stop of their two-month whirlwind of a […]
When I was 8 years old, Good Charlotte was my favorite band. (Besides the Backstreet Boys, but we’re talking about a completely different genre here). I’m not ashamed to admit that. “MakeDamnSure” by Taking Back Sunday was my middle school anthem, and I frequently blasted Simple Plan songs in my bedroom. Needless to say, early […]
When you are in a band or musical partnership there will be song ideas that come to you that may not be right for the current project. These ideas may remain deep in your mind for years, but they never disappear. For example, Gary Bonanni is in exactly this situation and is now releasing those […]
