One of the greatest things about the electropop sub genre is its ability to create worlds of its own. Sure, traditional instruments may seem like a “realer” version of music because they’re, well, using actual instruments. However, the ability of the most versatile instrument, the synthesizer, is something that has yet to be recognized and […]
If you love live music and discovering new artists but you hate the crowds and stress of a large scale festival like The Governor’s Ball or this summer’s inaugural Panorama (both held on Randall’s Island Park in New York City), there’s an event you need to know about: the Northside Festival. Now in its eighth […]
One of the true purposes of music is to take the listener on a journey. The number of full albums that include a concept has dwindled over the last decade as consumers have taken to the instant gratification of a singles society. When an artist, such as recent find Serge Bulat, is able to put […]
Musicians and other artists are constantly told to be true to their roots. This poses a dilemma for someone who is somewhat unclear about their roots. Many artists will tirelessly search and travel to find this, and in such cases, a musician is left with even richer material; their journey to find identity. Melati Malay’s […]
By Emma Cohen of Indie Band Guru From the mind of musical mega-talent James Righton, former front man of Klaxons, comes Shock Machine, his first solo project. Open Up the Sky, the premiere EP from the new effort, is expected out later this year. Shock Machine Builds Big Sound With the help of some serious […]
By Ibn-Umar Abbasparker of Indie Band Guru What’s loud, noisy, and discordant? No, it’s not a broken car muffler. It’s “Deep State,” the latest single from experimental electronic band Collapsing Scenery. The track is a chaotic mixture of jarring electronic sounds, booming drumbeats, and aggressive, howling vocals. While it may not be the most euphonious […]
By Ibn-Umar of Indie Band Guru Operators is the latest musical project from Canadian songwriter/guitarist Dan Boeckner. If that name sounds familiar, it’s no mere coincidence. The veteran musician has been in several bands throughout his long 16-year career, including Atlas Strategic, Handsome Furs, Divine Fits and Wolf Parade. Formed in 2014, Operators consists of […]
The electronic genre is having a serious uprising lately. EDM concerts are all the rave (no pun intended) and it seems like there are dozens different sub-genres that all intertwine within the electronic sound, many of them getting major play. FEATURETTE is a very ’80s sounding duo consisting of vocalist Lexie Jay and and drummer Jon […]
