“M.C.I.D! M.C.I.D!” chants the ever-swelling fans of Brooklyn’s Highly Suspect. Being new to their family of supporters, I had to ask vocalist Johnny Stevens before their Cleveland show for clarification. Showing the tattoos across his knuckles he says “my crew is dope . …
Category: Rock
Valise – Exceptional Atmospheric Indie Pop
There is something beautiful in the music of Dallas indie rock quartet Valise. Their melodies paint a heartbreaking landscape that inspires and stirs even the most skeptical of listeners. Valise’s sound is road tested as they currently came off of playing festivals, headlining …
Three Ways to Rock, Three Ways to Roll
Three Ways to Rock, Three Ways to Roll There are a lot of different types of rock music. There’s the head-banging, ear-bleeding, shake-the-room kind. There’s the hip-swayin’, blues influenced kind. There’s even the “I wanna hold your hand” super swag electric guitar kind. …
The Fight – North America – indie rock EP of the year contender
Founded in 2010, Edmonton quintet The Fight have an uncanny ability to craft songs for the heartbroken and hipsters alike. There is an immediate pull towards their sound that resonates with listeners long after the song stops. Perhaps it is the relatable lyrics …
Six Singles for Your Saturday
We get a ton of singles sent our way. While all of them are respected and listened to with our trademark care, only a few of them demand an immediate share. These are such tracks. Secret Weapons – “Something New” The Brooklyn …
Album Review: The Bellfuries – Workingman’s Bellfuries
Album Review: The Bellfuries – Workingman’s Bellfuries The Bellfuries have created a vintage rock n’ roll sound that will make you think you left the Oldies station on your radio. What I love most about this band is that they make the late …
The Lighthouse and the Whaler – Sweeping folk rock to make you feel alive
The Lighthouse and the Whaler will quickly rise to the top of your current favorite bands. Destined for heavy streaming (damn you Spotify!), the four guys that make the Cleveland group have created some serious buzz around their exceptional LP Mont Royal, which …
Three Excellent Indie Rock Bands to Spice Up Your Playlist
Three Excellent Indie Rock Bands to Spice Up Your Playlist I know, I know – indie rock is Matt’s deal. But certain bands are just Greg bands that aren’t Matt bands. And that’s totally okay. You’ll enjoy these three as melodic, harmonic, and …
Album Review: Bones by the Delta Saints
Bones by the Delta Saints Review by Hannah of www.rockmycommute.com Now Bones is an interesting album. If you are looking for new and unique music, I think you should pay attention to this one. It opens almost like “Money” by Pink Floyd, with …
Album Review: Highland Kites – All we left behind
Album Review: Highland Kites – All we left behind Highland Kites have an atmospheric chill sound with unsettling, deeply existential lyrics. Marissa Lamar’s vocals crack and droop in places that give the band its unique sound. The music can sound like college rock, …
