Declan McKenna does indie rock right, polished sounds with emotive vocals and lyrics! From Wikipedia: Declan McKenna (born 24 December 1998) is a British singer, songwriter, and musician best known for winning the Glastonbury Festival’s Emerging Talent Competition in 2015. His first single, the self-released “Brazil”, reached number one on …
Magic Giant knocks out huge indie folk bangers! From bio: NPR proclaimed, “This L.A. indie-folk band has a festival anthem on its hands,” and since then MAGIC GIANT has moved bodies and souls in over thirty cities across North America this year. They have sold out legendary venues ranging from the Troubadour …
California based Night Riots preformed an intimate show in Austin. There was no need to request the fans to move towards the front of the venue as they were already packed as close as they could be reaching for Travis Hawley’s hand or hoping to catch his eye. Travis had the …
Chappo’s Future Former Self is indie-psych rock greatness! Standout favorites: I’m Not Ready, I Don’t Need the Sun, and Run Me Into the Ground ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: May 12, 2015 Purchase the album: Chappo – Future Former Self Official Site Tour Dates Now it’s your turn. If there is something …
Vancouver rapper, SonReal’s EP For the Town. SonReal is one of my SXSW 2015 Top 40. The EP doesn’t disappoint with it’s alt rap style. Standout favorites: Preach and Everywhere We Go ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: April 28, 2015 Purchase the EP: SonReal – For the Town Tour dates
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsMkAYwX3llM5WiFA2MrRFNZx8gZhGjRA ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Release date: expected June 2, 2015 Purchase the album: Violent Femmes – Happy New Year
Upbeat music and dark lyrics, Glean is a welcome addition to the They Might Be Giants catalog. (full disclosure: I have a TMBG tattoo) Standout favorite: “End of the Rope” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release Date: April 21, 2015 Purchase the album: They Might Be Giants – Glean
Joywave’s “How Do You Feel Now?” is indie electro-pop perfection! Tongues, Destruction and Parade are standout favorites. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release Date: April 21, 2015 Purchase the album: Joywave – How Do You Feel Now?
