Tag: <span>indie rock</span>

BANNERS – SXSW 2016 Top 20

BANNERS sings beautiful pop ballads with alluring and haunting vocals! From Wikipedia: Michael Joseph Nelson, known under the stage name Banners (styled as BANNERS), is an English musician from Liverpool. He released his debut EP Banners in January 2016 through Island Records, following three singles released in 2015: “Ghosts”, “Shine a Light” …

Bronze Radio Return, 3/3/16, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Bronze Radio Return performed a extraordinary concert, walking the fine line of alternative, dance and folk.  Hints of each of theses sounds made for a perfect balance of truly enjoyable  live music!  The crowd was feeling the vibe too, enthusiastically singing along and moving their asses.  This is near the …

Sweet Spirit – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Sweet Spirit embodies their name, creating “get your ass moving” dance-able indie rock tracks! From their Facebook bio: Ironically, the nine-piece band Sweet Spirit started as a solo project. Austin singer Sabrina Ellis was going through some distressing times: the band that she fronted for several years, Bobby Jealousy, with her …

The Eastern Sea – “The Witness” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5: Now Streaming

Austin’s The Eastern Sea’s album “The Witness”  is full of Matt Hines’ beautiful and spotless falsetto vocals, thick musical arrangements and  thoughtful lyrics. This is a great danceable indie pop-rock album to let wash over you for many repeat listens. Standout tracks: Blue Boy, Horus, a Chorus, Silver Spoon, and Field Mouse Sea Lion …

Yukon Blonde – “I Wanna Be Your Man” – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 :Music Video

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 “I Wanna Be Your Man” music video from Canadian indie rockers Yukon Blonde from their 2015 album On Blonde! Official Website Now it’s your turn.  If there is something here you loved or hated please comment, like, tweet, reblog, post, and or share.

Night Riots, 11/2/2015, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-up

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 …

JR JR, 10/17/2015, The Mohawk, Austin: Photos – Write-up

JR JR (FKA Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.) lit up The Mohawk!  The amount of light produced by huge JR JR letters matched the uplifting indie pop anthems that they are known for.  They turned the mid-sized club into a full on dance party, even bringing out a Donald Trump piñata …

Hippo Campus, 10/17/2015, The Mohawk, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Hippo Campus got asses moving at the Mohawk! The Minnesotan, indie-dance rock 4-piece opened for Jr Jr.  Touring relentlessly, this is their 3rd stop in Austin for 2015.  Full of youthful energy their schedule doesn’t seem to be slowing them down.  The crowd was ready for the dance party that Jr Jr …

The Airborne Toxic Event, 9/18/2015, Emo’s, Austin: Photos – Write-up

The Airborne Toxic Event put on a very lively show at Emo’s despite Mikel Jollett playing through the pain of a recent car accident. Thank you Austin! Nothing like playing a show on pain pills… Off to Atlanta in the morning then Toronto tomorrow night.. ✊💀🔫 — Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) …