“Smart, intricate chamber pop that will challenge your imagination” The emergence of Tutlie, a...
Indie Pop
Performer Mag’s reviews of new pop music and videos.
Ages and Ages – “Divisionary” Review
“Undeniable power pop tent revival music” Ages and Ages pull off their sound so well that it makes...
The Honey Trees – “Bright Fire” Review
“Introspective dream pop driven by full-bodied layers of strings, percussion and more…” Bright...
Brainstorm
Heat Waves Portland, OR (Tender Loving Empire) “High-energy experimental pop, happily engaging and dynamic” A dynamic and inventive group, Brainstorm offers a gratifying look at Portland,...
Pegasus Dream
In Absentia Portland, OR (SoHiTek Records) “Psychedelic pop with an electronic twist” In Absentia has earned the right to a presence on your stereo. Portland-based band Pegasus Dream oozes...
Record Review: The Dotted Eyes
The Dotted Eyes Wondering & Worrying Boston, MA (Self-released) “Boston indie pop with spunk and addiction” Boston’s The Dotted Eyes have just released their new LP, Wondering & Worrying -...
Record Review: Brave Chandeliers
Brave Chandeliers 11 Escapes Portland, OR (4BC Records) "Youthful, buoyant piano-driven power pop - think Ben Folds meets Maroon 5" It’s been two years since the Portland, OR quartet the Brave...
Record Review: Ash Reiter
Ash Reiter Heatwave San Francisco, CA “Velvety vocals layered over intricate instrumentals” Ash Reiter and her indie-pop band from San Francisco have released their most recent EP, Heatwave, which...
Record Review: Gross Magic
Gross Magic Teen Jamz EP Wherever, USA “Almost-innocent jams drenched in lo-fi goodness” Sam McGarrigle knows his way around a song and he shows it by giving sonic nods to some of pop and rock's...
Record Review: Princess Chelsea
Princess Chelsea Lil’ Golden Book Auckland, New Zealand “Chelsea, crowned princess of the land known as melancholy” Princess Chelsea is in some ways unnerving. With a fully illustrated insert and a...
Record Review: The Little Bear
The Little Bear Bridges EP Nashville, TN “Sassy, folk-infused indie pop for those falling in and out of love” Nashville’s The Little Bear has a plethora of sounds packed into their five track EP...
Record Review: Kyle Andrews
Kyle Andrews Robot Learn Love Nashville, TN “Sunny indie rock woven into a textured ’80s synthesizer quilt” Nashville native Kyle Andrews is a prolific multi-instrumental musician who has never made...
Record Review: Beach Fossils
Beach Fossils What a Pleasure EP Brooklyn, NY "Grab your deck and retire to the beach after-party." It’s called recession music, where a single individual does everything from writing to recording...