Tag: <span>indie</span>

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 …

Cosmo Sheldrake – SXSW 2016 Top 20

photo by Oleg Pulemjotov Cosmo Sheldrake  combines intricate loops and smooth vocals into eclectic and uniquely beautiful songs. From his about page: Cosmo Sheldrake is a 25 year-old multi-instrumentalist musician, composer and producer. He regularly performs on banjo, loop station, keyboards, double bass, drums, penny whistle, sousaphone, accordion and many more. He …

Taylor & the Wild Now, 1/8/2016, Empire, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Taylor & the Wild Now is a phenomenal band that has a unique sound in the indie genre! They blend soulful vocals with dreamy/surf rock guitar riffs.  Closing down the #freeweek festivities at Empire, Taylor Baker’s vocals were strong, expressive and still felt effortless throughout the set, while Drew Walker …

And The Kids – SXSW 2016 Top 20

photo by Chattman Photography And The Kids blend beautiful vocals and rich instruments to create an awesome indie pop sound. From their bio – Recently called one of “the Western Mass. indie scene’s brightest creative lights” by Pitchfork, Northampton, Massachusetts’ And The Kids recently released their debut full-length album, Turn to Each Other (Signature Sounds).Turn to Each Other is more than an album …

PWR BTTM – SXSW 2016 Top 20

PWR BTTM is a fantastic punk rock duo from New York. From Riot Act Media – PWR BTTM is a queer punk band consisting of Ben Hopkins and Liv Bruce. The band was formed at Bard College where Bruce and Hopkins bonded over a mutual interest in bringing elements of …

Wild Child, 11/28/2015, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Wild Child has made it, playing a packed show at Stubb’s outdoor stage for their home town of Austin.  Their upbeat indie pop music contrasts with the sometimes dark breakup lyrics and put a smile on everyone’s face.  Kelsey’s and Alexander’s bright vocals and charming stage presents add to the …

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 …

Born Ruffians, 11/10/2015, Sidewinder, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer GypsyShelly Conceived in Canada in 2004, these Ruffians were BORN TO ROCK!! Quietly taking the stage at The Sidewinder in Austin, Texas, the Born Ruffians greeted an eager crowd with sly smiles, dark lights and soft chords that quickly erupted into a powerful pulse-pounding performance. Lead singer, Luke Lalonde, …

Young Rival, 11/10/2015, Sidewinder, Austin, Photos

Canadian indie rockers, Young Rival tore up the stage! Young Rival Official Website