Indie Rock

Quick Recap: Death Cab for Cutie Live in Boston
By Candace McDuffie on September 13, 2015
The mordant emotionalism that Ben Gibbard possesses is unlike any other musician of his time. His lyrics are a sharp mix of desire and frustration;...
VINYL OF THE MONTH: Marshmallow Coast – “Vangelis Rides Again”
By Benjamin Ricci on July 2, 2015
VINYL OF THE MONTH Marshmallow Coast Vangelis Rides Again Athens, GA (Self-released) “Chilled guitar-based dream pop to haunt your late nights…” Listening to the new...
Album review: The Waterfall by My Morning Jacket
By Jason Ashcraft on May 8, 2015
The Waterfall by My Morning Jacket ATO/Capital Produced by: Jim James & Tucker Martine www.MyMorningJacket.com On their 7th studio production Louisville-based My Morning Jacket continues to...
VINYL OF THE MONTH: The Fireworks – “Switch Me On”
By Benjamin Ricci on April 7, 2015
VINYL OF THE MONTH The Fireworks Switch Me On Brighton & London, UK (Shelflife Records) “Wall-o-Noisepop masterpiece…” Switch Me On by The Fireworks Cut to...
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MUST LISTEN: the one and only PPL MVR
By Kim Nieva on April 7, 2015
the one and only PPL MVR EP Hometown: Unknown (Elektra) The one and only PPL MVR delivers a sound as untamed as the “original species”...
LISTEN NOW: Pile – “You’re Better Than This” PLUS Review
By Christopher Petro on March 19, 2015
Pile You’re Better Than This Boston, MA (Exploding in Sound Records) You're Better Than This by pile The Boston head-smasher four piece has proven to...
LISTEN NOW: The Hiders – “Totem”
By Jason Peterson on March 19, 2015
The Hiders Totem Cincinnati, OH (Self-released) Totem by The Hiders After a decade playing together, The Hiders have long figured out their strengths: splendid harmonies;...
WATCH: Will Butler Live on Letterman PLUS Our Review of “Policy”
By Benjamin Ricci on March 12, 2015
Will Butler Policy Montreal, QC (Merge Records) Capturing a blend of gritty art-pop, sadcore sensibilities and indie joy, this breakout LP is a bombastic, yet heartfelt...
REVIEW: Sleater-Kinney “No Cities To Love” PLUS Full Album Stream
By Taylor Northern on March 12, 2015
Sleater-Kinney No Cities To Love Olympia, WA (Sub Pop) Sleater Kinney originally formed in Olympia, WA in 1994 and quickly began turning heads in the...
REVIEW: Father John Misty – “I Love You, Honeybear” PLUS Full Album Stream
By Dana Forsythe on March 12, 2015
Father John Misty I Love You, Honeybear Seattle, WA (Sub Pop) I Love You, Honeybear is Joshua Tillman’s second effort under the moniker Father John...