If you haven’t heard of Fitz and the Tantrums yet, it may be because you’ve been living under a rock. They recently released their a self-titled album and their newest single, “HandClap,” has made serious waves, having been played in commercials and consistently charting high (and sometimes first) on the Alt Nation Alt 18 Chart, among other […]
Some music is just meant for summertime. Whether it’s the imagery, the instrumentation, or the lyrics, certain songs just match the sun and warmer weather. New York City-based neo soul duo Lion Babe has a sound that evokes exactly that. Comprised of singer Jillian Hervey (daughter of Vanessa Williams) and producer Lucas Goodman, Lion Babe […]
Sit back and relax and you’ll be swept away into the world of the United Kindom’s Fear Of Men. This Brighton trio is back with a second full length album, where the band emerge with a revamped down-tempo indie-pop sound. Fall Forever is the creation of band mates Jessica Weiss, Daniel Falvey and Michael Miles and their recluse […]
Amidst a massive five-continent tour that will take them through the spring, summer, and fall, English alt rockers The 1975 stopped by the Barclays Center on Tuesday to bless Brooklyn with a killer spectacle of light and sound. Despite the specificity of the band’s name, The 1975 has borrowed from many decades to create the […]
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 […]
By Emma Cohen of Indie Band Guru Chris Watts released his latest single, “Let Go,” on March 4 to an eager and growing audience. The singer, who is relatively young, got his start while studying for college in Australia. Listening to his voice there are hints of a subtle accent, but it is hardly noticeable when focused […]
Natalie Lurie is a classically trained harpist and songwriter with diverse musical chops. She’s studied around the world — at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, privately in Switzerland and France, and under renowned harpist Susann McDonald at Indiana University. Natalie Lurie Puts Harp into Pop After moving to Nashville to focus on songwriting, […]
By Liza Jill Meyers of Indie Band Guru If you are like me, coming off of a tough workweek, then Whosah’s “Forget About It” — from their EP Work, due out this Friday — is the song you need to get you out of your funk. Whosah’s mantra, to “forget about it,” is a motivational […]
