Fans of Pop/Rock take a seat in the roaring train that is Florez. These guys are a Nashville-based band that when even swapping members, seem to be making waves around town. Someone suggested I meander my way over to their music and take …
Andrew James and The Steady Tiger – Red in Tooth and Claw
People have been making pop and rock music for like 65 years now, so it’s rare when we come across something truly unique. Andrew James and The Steady Tiger, whose name is James von Minnen, are the two men responsible for the Polyphonic …
YouTube Gem: The Devil Makes Three – “Do Wrong Right”
The Devil Makes Three look and sound like a counter cultural group of fellas. They are. They’re not the most complicated musically, but they sure write some incredible music. Full of wordplay and critical messages, the music is delightful. Enjoy “Do Wrong Right” …
Hard Rock Records: A Change is Gonna Come?
Recently, we were told about an idea that changes the way that we think about “major labels” and the way that they do business. It’s obvious to everyone that, thanks to things like MySpace music (a few years ago) and more recent sites …
YouTube Gem: Delta Rae – Chain on Love
On Saturday, I posted a review of a new band named Delta Rae. This 6 piece chamber rock band can sound like an orchestra, a rock band a la NeedToBreathe, and a phenomenal power pop band. If you want it, they pretty much …
Artist Interview: Kyle Cox
1) How did you and Sarahbeth meet? Sarahbeth & I met through a community of similar friends. She & I have a ton of mutual friends, including my soon-to-be wife (who is also named Sarah). The more we kept hanging out in mutual …
The Wheeler Brothers – Portraits
There are few times when I listen to just a minute of a new band and instantly dig it. It’s rare. Mostly because I can harshly judge a band or artists sound within the first minute. In fact, I like to listen to …
Delta Rae – Carry the Fire
When I listen to indie rock music, and rock music in general, there are a few things that I listen for that make an impression on me. Obviously, the vocal quality and the way that quality interacts with the music is the first …
Quick Hits: Philly Indie Rockers Cruiser and Cheers Elephant
Something good must be in the water in eastern Pennsylvania. Not only did the city spawn the likes of Dr. Dog and Good Old War in recent years, it’s become a haven for creative Indie rock of late. Two releases from this May, …
Wayfarer – The River
Wayfarer advertise themselves as being a band that “repurposes” hymns and spiritual songs. Essentially what they do is take old spiritual lyrics and create new music for them. That new music, heavily influenced by Dan Koch (formerly of Sherwood) is a beautiful combination …
