Chris Devine

COVER STORY: AJ Smith Turns Engineering Into Creative Fuel

AJ Smith is jack of all trades, and well, a master of them all, too. Starting off his professional career on an engineering path, he found himself pursuing music and songwriting (and thank goodness, because we’d be missing out on one of this generation’s best...
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Record Review: Wowser Bowser

by | Mar 21, 2012 |

Wowser Bowser Wowser Bowser Atlanta, GA “Spunky and vibrant indie pop with instrumental experimentations” Atlanta natives Wowser Bowser have just released their debut full-length, self-titled album....

Record Review: Simon Spire

by | Mar 21, 2012 |

Simon Spire No Solid Ground EPNew York, NY “A young singer-songwriter being true to himself through the gift of song” Simon Spire is going to be a star, and his first U.S. release, No Solid Ground,...

Record Review: Sharon Van Etten

by | Mar 21, 2012 |

Sharon Van Etten Tramp Brooklyn, NY “Swirling, heart-wrenching, hauntingly sweet vocals” Recently, Sharon Van Etten was quoted as saying (to Performer) that her new album, Tramp, is just as personal...

Record Review: Purple Melon

by | Mar 21, 2012 |

Purple Melon Henry’s Rocket Los Angeles, CA “Golden harmonies, vintage tones, British rock” “Kings of the World” opens up with glistening harmonies that define the magic of Purple Melon’s artistry....

Record Review: Now, Now

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Now, Now Threads Minneapolis, MN “A nostalgic look at young love set to synths” Straight from the Twin Cities comes Threads, the second full-length release from the indie rock band Now, Now. This...