indie pop
On Tuesday, July 11, Wallice and Nitefire performed wonderfully at Antones Nightclub in Austin, Texas. The Texan crowd rejoiced in the artist’s optimistic energy and feel-good indie rock music. At 8 pm, on the dot, Nitefire arrives on stage eager to perform. The lead singer, Nico, wears a suit and polka dot tie, juxtaposing his […]
An album can be good—sonically and lyrically good—but it becomes something great when it’s both good and it feels like it was made for you. Not just you, the current you. The starting-college, away-from-your-family-for-the-first-time, making-grown-up-decisions-and-grown-up-mistakes you. For me at least, I’ve found that album in Broken Social Scene’s 2003 sophomore record, You Forgot It In […]
The Oregon indie-pop quartet gives us the sound of the summer with their third studio album, “Future Shine”. After three years since their last album, Flor takes us on a journey of finding yourself and finally accepting where you’re at. It was released on May 6. 1. “24” With breezy vocals, cynical lyrics, and upbeat […]
Gus Dapperton is a 22-year-old one-man band who writes, produces, and even engineer his tracks. This New York native has a very creative way of expressing himself in his songs. Gus’ lyrics tell a different story that in some ways represent his life. Gus is part of the promising new “Bedroom Pop” wave which includes […]
SALES, an Orlando-based indie pop band, is currently on their spring tour of the south. I had the pleasure of attending their Houston show at White Oak Music Hall on Thursday, April 4th. Lauren Morgan and Jordan Shih, the permanent components of SALES, were joined by their tour percussionist, Malcolm Martin. Additionally, Varsity and Lunar […]
SALES is an independent minimalist pop band from Orlando made up of Lauren Morgan and Jordan Shih. After releasing their first full-length album, Forever & Ever, last summer, they are treating their southern fans to a tour that will be stopping in Houston on Thursday, April 4th at White Oak Music Hall. They will be joined by Varsity, […]
With SXSW in full swing, I had the opportunity to sit down with one of the most talented international artists featured at this year’s music showcases in Austin. Norma is a singer, musician, and producer from France who recently released her debut album Female Jungle. With a glamorous yet simple, unapologetically feminine, old-Hollywood style, Norma […]
Haiku Hands is an infectious electro-pop trio from Australia who will “Dare You Not to Dance” to their catchy and energetic music. The group comprises of sisters Claire and Mie, who are from Sydney, and their friend Beatrice who is from Melbourne. ‘Haiku’, they say, represents their “lyrical interests, distilled ideas and imagery” and ‘hands’ for […]
Imagine a longboard cruising down a cement boardwalk. To your left is an expanse of sand. Off the pace is the ocean, refracting the rays of the sun. It’s beginning to set. You’ve got your sunglasses on, but you can still see that the sky is a mix of rich oranges, yellows and pinks. The […]
Little Dark Age is a cohesive blend of experimental synth-pop and psychedelia that has displayed MGMT’s evolving sound impeccably. Their work has elevated since their debut album Oracular Spectacular and yet, the record ironically has the continuity of a 70s/80s influence throughout the album. Nearly the entire album consists of synthesized upbeat indie pop […]
Perfume Genius is the stage name of the talented singer/songwriter that is Mike Hadreas. Hailing from Washington state, Hadreas dropped out of high school his senior due to the constant abuse, on account of being homosexual, from the high school football team and lack of action from the school. He was assaulted by a group […]
Austin is a city known for its music scene so it’s not surprising that talent brews on the streets and big names have started out there. Spoon is a rock band from ATX that formed in 1993 and has seen much success over the years. Lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and drummer Jim Eno […]
Fallulah, a Danish musician, who now resides in Germany, released her third studio album on Feb. 16, 2016. She’s been performing for her entire life, starting off as a dancer. Now, focusing on music, she has been compared to artists like Florence and the Machine and Marina and the Diamonds.
2015 has been a stellar year for music. We’ve had great releases from Drake, Lana Del Rey, Tame Impala, Kendrick Lamar, and your soon-to-be favorite pop artist, BØRNS.
Youngblood Hawke, the indie band from So Cal, has been a little AWOL for the past year. Enough so to bring up questions, but not enough to concern the fans. Their debut album, Wake Up, put them on the map with the indie pop scene in 2013, especially so with their single “We Come Running.” […]
I’m always looking for new music to get stuck in your head, so this week I bring you Flor! These West Coast musicians are currently touring the Midwest with Coin and Colony House. Their sound is about as indie pop as it gets, similar to artists like Magic Man or CRUISR. Their music is the kind […]
Wildcat! Wildcat! is one of those bands that you see listed for things, winning awards, playing shows, opening for people, releasing music, but you never really listen to them. Sure, all the bands they’re playing shows with are similar to bands you like, but why bother. And yes, all of your favorite bands say they’re […]
Ah, DCFC. This band has taken me on a tour of emotion through the years- “Marching Bands of Manhattan” evokes sadness, “I Will Possess Your Heart,” a cold anger, “A Lack of Color” tranquility, and “I Will Follow You Into The Dark” nihilistic love. Needless to say, DCFC has proven countless times to fans their worth […]
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