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All Time Low
2007-10-30 03:43:00
Personal note: A few years ago I went to Danville, Illinois to listen, at close range, to a hammerin’ group called Mustard Plug. As it turned out, I bought a T-shirt that had the indie label name on it, along with the great band name. All Time Low is not Mustard Plug. Songs such as "Six ...
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A Heartwell Ending
2007-10-29 04:35:00
The current lineup of A Heartwell Ending is based in Long Beach, California, the product of break ups in several local bands and the reformation as A Heartwell Ending. As band members emphasize, the concept of this project has been kept alive through hard work and focus, in spite of numerous changes in personnel that ...
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This Providence
2007-10-27 07:26:00
This Providence entered the indie music scene from one of the hotbeds of youth music, Seattle, so be prepared for a bit of strong emotion and angst-filled lyrics. In fact, original members Dan Young (vocals, guitar) and Phil Cobrea (bass) make it a point to investigate and discuss personal/social issues in their music. But somewhere ...
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The Early November
2007-10-23 03:19:00
Here’s a rock band for you, featured on the aptly named drive thru records Or should we say, "Here was a rock band…..?" Originally formed in 1999, The Earl y November wrote and recorded what many thought was music that sounded experienced beyond the actual years of the individual members. At the height of the band’s popularity and ...
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Ryan Huston
2007-10-20 08:14:00
Low-volume listening music is hard to come by among the angst-ridden twenty-somethings nowadays. However, many bands have found a way to create songs that are very listenable, while still giving vent to some of the anger and frustration that often guide the young. While technically not a song by a "band," Ryan Huston’s "Tired," is certainly ...
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Mute Math
2007-10-19 06:17:00
Fighting the typical, Mute Math continues to explore just a few feet beyond the "traditional" alternative rock of recent years. To get one of the more obvious events out of the way early on - the performance art of the "backwards" video is becoming legend among Mute Math fans. It has been called "television history." But ...
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Daphne Loves Derby
2007-10-16 06:51:00
For many music fans in this period, their favorite band is like no other. But, there are a few listeners who are amazed at how difficult it is to separate one band from another in the 21st century. This difficulty comes not from too little talent. It doesn’t come from a over-abundance of equal talent. No, the ...
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Pixies (revisited)
2007-10-13 06:23:00
Now, coming to the stage, from Boston, Massachusetts – Pixies ! (...)
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Pepper
2007-10-12 09:11:00
Maybe it's best to let a "friend" or "fan" of Pepper describe what this trio does with top-quality vocals and uncluttered instrumentation. One young fellow stated that, if he wasn't in jail he'd be at the show. (You see, he was sentenced right before the concert date.) "2B" from To Da Max (2007) has something of a reggae beat, a hip-hop taste and a pop feel. It's a testament to the ability of Kaleo Wasman (guitar/vocals), Bret Bollinger (bass/vocals) and Yesod Williams (drums) that it isn't easy to categorize this latest effort.  "Give It Up" (Kona Town 2002) is from a younger band, with a little more energy and youthful lust. They do, after all, come right out and ask for it. In 2004, the group came up with In With The Old, an interesting concept, to say the least. (...)
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Enter Shikari
2007-10-11 05:37:00
This U.K. (...)
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A Change Of Pace
2007-10-10 03:45:00
This Arizona group seems to have a goal of spreading the word, which may seem an obvious vision for any and all serious performers. But when you call your album Prepare The Masses you are a bit more up front about such messages as "Weekend Warriors" and "Shoot From The Hip." What, then, is the message? That honesty is nothing and aggressive guitars and drums are the only answer? (...)
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Escape the Fate
2007-10-07 03:23:00
Other than the obvious label this band displays in their dress, hairstyle and body piercings, what stands out with Esca pe The Fate is energy – in the percussion from Robert Ortiz and the quality vocals shared by four band members.  Songs such as "Situations" and "Friends And Alibis" from Dying Is Your Latest Fashion fit well in the goth/screamo/hardcore framework.  But "The Guillotine"  really does the trick for the band's supporters.  This tune features some dynamite guitar work by Omar Espinosa and Bryan Money, while "Cellar Door" gives Escape The Fate a bit more ballad flavor and balance.  Ronnie Radke fronts the group on vocals and Max Green, on bass, provides the second half of a solid foundation (with Ortize). (...)
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The Scene Aesthetic
2007-10-06 03:40:00
What stands out with this duo from the United States?  Well, acoustic guitar and harmonica would be a good start in answering the question.  But the shared vocals and hand-clap rhythms separate The Scene Aesthetic from comparisons to Bob Dylan or Simon and Garfunkel, or any of the more current acoustic/vocal artists. (...)
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Slightly Stoopid
2007-10-05 07:15:00
OK, I'll give in and go with the most obvious lead possible.  This band is anything but…….. (...)
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Shiny Toy Guns
2007-09-28 23:02:00
Listeners, be prepared!  There are sounds here that will generate comparisons, in spite of the strongest efforts to eliminate the "sounds like" statements.  The best bands of the 21st century don't try to imitate classic groups from 30 or 40 years ago.  On the contrary, new talent is building on what great artists have done before. (...)
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Shiny Toy Guns
2007-09-28 23:02:00
Listeners, be prepared!  There are sounds here that will generate comparisons, in spite of the strongest efforts to eliminate the "sounds like" statements.  The best bands of the 21st century don't try to imitate classic groups from 30 or 40 years ago.  On the contrary, new talent is building on what great artists have done before. (...)
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Scary Kids Scaring Kids
2007-09-28 12:44:00
Getting past the interesting name of this hard-driving band is not easy.  In fact, some who read the name on a play list or cd cover may begin imagining just how scary these kids are.  Without knowing a lot about their personal lives, it would be hard to say if they are frightening as individuals or not.  But if band members are to be believed, the hard-edged sound and unique name don't accurately portray the group's motives.  In fact, drummer Peter Costa states that the members of the band try not to take themselves too seriously. (...)
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Scary Kids Scaring Kids
2007-09-28 12:44:00
Getting past the interesting name of this hard-driving band is not easy.  In fact, some who read the name on a play list or cd cover may begin imagining just how scary these kids are.  Without knowing a lot about their personal lives, it would be hard to say if they are frightening as individuals or not.  But if band members are to be believed, the hard-edged sound and unique name don't accurately portray the group's motives.  In fact, drummer Peter Costa states that the members of the band try not to take themselves too seriously. (...)
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Stone Sour
2007-09-26 08:24:00
For Stone Sour, a band born 10 years ago, it's true that what goes round…..  No, that's too easy. (...)
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Stone Sour
2007-09-26 08:24:00
For Stone Sour, a band born 10 years ago, it's true that what goes round…..  No, that's too easy. (...)
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Silverstein
2007-09-25 07:49:00
A quick look at the influences band members cite for their full (but not complex) style leaves little doubt as to what the listener will hear. (...)
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Silverstein
2007-09-25 07:49:00
A quick look at the influences band members cite for their full (but not complex) style leaves little doubt as to what the listener will hear. (...)
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The Academy Is?
2007-09-22 20:03:00
This is indie music. This is emo. But most of all, The Academy Is…rock, a tuneful, hardworking group on the Fueled by Ramen label. (...)
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The Academy Is?
2007-09-22 20:03:00
This is indie music. This is emo. But most of all, The Academy Is…rock, a tuneful, hardworking group on the Fueled by Ramen label. (...)
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Say Anything
2007-09-22 07:20:00
Somewhere in the interesting style of this new group a few strands of English pop are combined with the self-deprecating humor of young people who seem to be able to handle general insanity.  For Say Anything, the message is delivered with a somewhat disarming freshness. (...)
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Say Anything
2007-09-22 07:20:00
Somewhere in the interesting style of this new group a few strands of English pop are combined with the self-deprecating humor of young people who seem to be able to handle general insanity.  For Say Anything, the message is delivered with a somewhat disarming freshness. (...)
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Krystal Blue
2007-09-22 07:03:00
While her motivation is certainly different from that of, say, Tila Tequila, Krystal Blue 's marketing approach and appeal are similar. Both could be labeled as entertainers, even models and personalities, as well as being listed as musical performers or singers. But that should not detract from the apparent quality of Blue's vocals or her accomplishments as a songwriter and studio producer. (...)
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Krystal Blue
2007-09-22 07:03:00
While her motivation is certainly different from that of, say, Tila Tequila, Krystal Blue 's marketing approach and appeal are similar. Both could be labeled as entertainers, even models and personalities, as well as being listed as musical performers or singers. But that should not detract from the apparent quality of Blue's vocals or her accomplishments as a songwriter and studio producer. (...)
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Oasis
2007-09-19 08:45:00
What's the definition of "indie" music? (...)
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Cute Is What We Aim For
2007-09-15 06:03:00
In the world of indie music, Cute Is What We Aim For is a relative newcomer, since the band was put together about two years ago. (...)
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