Indie Pop
Pretty & Nice – “Golden Rules for Golden People”
Pretty & Nice Golden Rules for Golden People Boston, MA (Equal Vision Records) “Abstract, melodic, beautiful pop-art rock” Pretty & Nice’s debut album, Get Young,...
Cheyenne Mize – “Among the Grey”
Cheyenne Mize Among the Grey Louisville, KY (Yep Roc Records) “Sweet and psychedelic, stormy and intimate” Strong writing and excellent production always makes for a...
Two Hours Traffic – “Foolish Blood”
Two Hours Traffic Foolish Blood Charlottetown, PE (Bumstead Recordings) “Jangly melodies and plush fair-weather chorus-driven indie pop” The right producer can be a transformative influence,...
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper – “Ripely Pine”
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper Ripely Pine Portland, ME (Ba Da Bing Records) “Studio debut album brings new light to live favorites” It’s always curious when...
Django Django
Django Django Edinburgh, Scotland (Ribbon Music) “Masterful, celestial Brit-pop with catchy, hook-filled tribal underpinnings” Django Django has unquestionably delivered a 2012 masterpiece. The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
