Tag: <span>indie</span>

Now Streaming: Parlour Tricks – Broken Hearts / Bones ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

Parlour Tricks’ Broken Hearts / Bones is an exceptional indie pop album.  It’s full of beautiful vocals and danceable rhythms! Standout tracks:  Lovesongs, Easy,  Requiem, and Gone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: June 23, 2015 Buy the Album: Parlour Tricks – Broken Hearts / Bones Official Site

Music Video: Brick + Mortar – “Train”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 “Train” music video from the indie pop-rock two piece  Brick + Mortar is the end all to rom-coms. Brick + Mortar official website

Photos: Landlady, 7/14/2015, Stubb’s, Austin

  Front man Adam Schatz (keyboards, vocals) Landlady joined by Ian Chang (drums),  Will Graefe (guitar, vocals), Ian Davis (bass, vocals) and Booker Stardrum (drums) played a helluva show at Stubb’s in Austin 14, July. Definitely worth checking this band out!   Landlady Official Site

Photos-Write up: Son Lux, 7/14/2015, Stubb’s, Austin

Son Lux, electro-chamber-pop band threw down a phenomenal performance at Stubb’s in Austin 14 July.  Front man, Ryan Lott was joined by Rafiq Bhatia on guitar and Ian Chang on drums.  When Lott asked the enthralled crowd to clap they clapped immediately but before Chang could provide the tempo.  The dark and moody music was a …

Now Streaming: Yukon Blonde – On Blonde ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5

Yukon Blonde’s On Blonde is a exceptional indie synth rock album! Standout tracks: Confused, I Wanna Be Your Man, and Saturday Night ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Release date: June 15, 2015 Purchase the album: Yukon Blonde – On Blonde Official Site

Photo Album: Ingrid Michaelson, 6/8/2015, ACL Live, Austin, Texas

      Guest write-up from Mario Cohen on Twitter @mario2k4 This is my 2nd time experiencing Ingrid Michaelson live; she did not disappoint. From her stunning and soulful voice to her bubbly stage presence , she led the audience to a great journey of her vocal and instrumental range. …

Photo Album: Ivan and Alyosha, 6/7/2015, Holy Mountain, Austin, Texas

  Ivan and Alyosha, the Seattle folk-pop band tore it up at Holy Mountain in Austin.  Walking on to the Harry Nilsson’s song “Ten Little Indians” was a brave/great move.  Their music had the crowd signing along and dancing.  “Running for Cover” turned the small bar into a full on …

Photo Album: Oh Honey, 6/8/2015, ACL Live, Austin, TX

  Brooklyn based Oh Honey brought their indie-folk-pop sound to ACL Live in Austin.  One of the 2015 SXSW buzz bands they did not disappoint outside of the Southby madness.    Foot stomping, clapping, singalongs and good times ensued.   Oh Honey Website Purchase their latest EP:  Oh Honey – Wish …

Photo Album: Joywave, 6/5/2015, X Games, Austin, TX

  Introduced by the skateboarding icon Tony Hawk, Jowave crushed their performance at the X Games.  Read the full review at Examiner.com: Live music review: Joywave sweat it out at X Games Austin Friday Joywave official website Purchase their latest album: Joywave – How Do You Feel Now?