To most people, a ptarmigan is a cold-loving, sedentary bird that lives in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of North America. However, unbeknownst to most people, Ptarmigan is also the name of a Canadian folk rock band. The group draws much of its inspiration from Canadian folk traditions, so they probably don’t mind their name […]
Photo by Iain Toft Tacoma Narrows is a New York-based indie outfit with boundless potential and they’re gaining popularity at an alarming rate. After having released just one album, Good Mourning, they’ve already seen great successes like headlining sold out shows at Manhattan’s Rockwood Music Hall and even winning NPR’s “Great Outdoor” contest out of over […]
With members ranging from graphic designers to IT tech workers, The Wilder Society is a unique band of adventurers. An LA-based folk rock quartet, The Wilder Society makes songs for the open road. Their songs are adventurous and pure, their debut EP Lion’s Den being the prime example. In this 5-song EP, The Wilder Society chronicles the […]
This time, there’s no excuses. Cereus Bright is an extremely talented indie folk band out of Knoxville, TN and their first full length album is headed your way. The duo wields their harmonic precision like the last knights defending the final breaths of truly pure music. Pay one quick visit to the band’s Souncloud and […]
Hayley Jane and The Primates is a unique alternative-folk outfit based in California with more than just talent and a dream. Having been awarded New England Music Awards’ Roots/Americana act of the year in 2014, they’ve proven that they are a force to be reckoned with within the ever-growing indie community. And they aren’t stoppin’ […]
Recurring themes are not only prominent in fashion, they are also prominent in music as well. Bringing past decades into new music is a very popular technique to put a unique twist on a song, but it takes a certain type of artist to truly master. Japanese rock group Kikagaku Moyo, a five piece ensemble that […]
The most important element of great artistry is the personal touch that each artist brings to their work. A good artist not only draws from their experiences, but uses their art as an expression of their deepest thoughts and questions. One of these artists is Eric Johnson, the leader of Fruit Bats, who recently released […]
A classically trained pianist, guitarist, and cellist with a degree in composition and arrangement, James Holt has been a student of music his entire life. Currently working towards a graduate degree in music composition, he regularly performs at venues and festivals around his native Manchester, UK. Now, at age 22, Holt has just released a […]
