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Indie Rock
Performer Mag’s reviews of new indie rock music and videos.
VINYL OF THE MONTH: 50FootWave – “Bath White”
50FootWave is Rob Ahlers, Bernard Georges and Kristin Hersh. They’re also the perfect contemporary...
Dumb Numbers II Album Review + Stream New Single
Loose indie collective Dumb Numbers return with amazingly atmospheric sophomore release on Joyful...
The Afghan Whigs – “Do To The Beast” Review PLUS Video
“The highly-anticipated new release from Cincinatti’s own Afghan Whigs, every bit as musically and lyrically ferocious as 1998’s 1965." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovhzeqIaggY Don’t dare call it...
Lux Lisbon – “Get Some Scars” Review
“The love child of The Killers and Fleetwood Mac...and some Bruce Springsteen, too.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D13lu3aajjo Lux Lisbon’s most recent EP, Get Some Scars, is one that should be...
Quick Pick: The Black Lips – “Underneath The Rainbow”
The Black Lips Underneath the Rainbow Atlanta, GA (Vice Records) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtZYa-X2TAE Underneath the Rainbow finds the band sticking to its tried-and-true formula of mixing an...
Quick Pick: Aloud – “It’s Got To Be Now”
Aloud It’s Got to Be Now Boston, MA (Mother West Records) Aloud has a fun, unique sound that is reminiscent of the days of yore. From their dynamic vocalists, to their jam-band instrumentals, this...
Vinyl of the Month: “Body Language” by Connections
“Lo-Fi Gumbo Stolen From the Best Record Collections” Body Language by Connections The new LP from Columbus, Ohio’s Connections is like a stew made up of all the best, forgotten elements from your...
Baby Baby “Big Boy Baller Club” Review PLUS Video
“A thrashing party soundtrack driven by pounding percussion and gritty bass lines” Atlanta natives Baby Baby are back with their sophomore album and once again they waste no time diving right into...
King of Prussia – “Zonian Girls” Double LP Review + Stream
The new King of Prussia LP is a swirling, poppy trip that of Montreal fans (and let’s face it, anyone who loves music from Athens) will eat up in a heartbeat. It’s a sprawling affair, but virtually...
Black Lab – “A Raven Has My Heart” Review
“A walk through '90s grunge with industrial elements, healing heartache” Swelling is the best word to describe Black Lab’s April 2014 release, A Raven Has My Heart. The layers of sound and lyric...
VINYL OF THE MONTH: Roxy Swain “Restless Hearts”
“The long-lost Empire Records soundtrack” Roxy Swain’s new LP is like a great big stew of Big Star, Fleetwood Mac and Rilo Kiley. The Chicago natives open up Side One with the killer lead-off track...
Yuck – “Glow & Behold” Review
“Shimmering British pop-rock portrays emotional reflection” Despite former bandmate Daniel Blumberg’s departure, Yuck have decided to carry on and create a sophomore album of true merit. Guitarist...