Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The Fader recently published an article asking, “Are Tame Impala the Last Great Rock Band?” If that writer had been at The Echo on Monday night, then they would have to agree that the answer is no- if that title belongs to anyone, it’s Jack Ladder and the Dreamlanders. The night began with United Ghosts, a loud local garage rock … Continue reading Jack Ladder Charms a Full Crowd at the Echo
Oh hey, Thao Nguyen (and her band Thao & the Get-Down Stay-Down) has teamed up with Merrill Garbus for her newest album, A Man Alive (a title suspiciously similar to Everything Everything’s debut). “Nobody Dies” has gritty guitars and a few shouts that remind me why I loved Thao to begin with. A Man Alive drops on ¾. Source: SoundCloud / Ribbon Music Continue reading
Fuzzy stoner melancholy about falling for the one you can’t have. Not because she’s taken, but because she’s a lunatic. Continue reading
yvynyl: n. Lannon – Another Love What are you doing with your 3D scanner today? Continue reading
Foreign Air made an indie rock track with an unwavering bassline and unmistakable power. Source: SoundCloud / Foreign Air Continue reading
Willie with his lovesick indie rock. Source: SoundCloud / Willie J Healey Continue reading
A quiet tune that sounds like a cross between The Shins and Cage the Elephant. Source: SoundCloud / Yellow K Records Continue reading
Trails and Ways have been on my mind since they released their debut album back in June. Their tropical tinged indie rock is infectious and I can’t get enough of this track in particular. Pick up Pathology today. Continue reading
How did I miss this when it came out?! Quintessentially Sego. I also love their little animations. Blanche was always my favorite: Continue reading
sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein. The Bootleg Theater is host to a special Wednesday night residency this month with featured artist White Sea. The shows are free and I was able to catch their penultimate performance last night. Supported by local friends The Bulls, White Sea lead singer Morgan Kibby showed us the limits of the human voice … Continue reading Morgan Kibby sings her heart out as White Sea
Sawdust & Gin 