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, …
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Live Review: El Ten Eleven
There is nothing better than a pleasant surprise. What’s more, there’s not much better than seeing a band you’ve never heard of at a music festival and being completely blown away and confused by what you experience. This was my experience with El …
The Novel Ideas – Home
“And I miss the folksingers from the days of old/ When a three chord song could save your soul.” While scrounging Bandcamp, I came across a band by the name of The Novel Ideas and thought, “That band sounds like fun, let’s give …
Lovedrug – Wild Blood
Written by Jake Nelko Lovedrug released their newest album, Wild Blood, earlier this year. For a band that has seen transformation in terms of personnel, changing styles, and shifting inspirations, this album has been a victory in creative liberty and rebirth. On top …
Brian McMahon on Maps and Atlases
Written by Brian McMahon and Greg Jones A few months ago we got a chance to send our friend Brian McMahon (The Great Transparency, Goodnight Wednesday) and his fiancé Sarah Minch to the Maps and Atlases show at Musica in Akron, Ohio. Here …
Album Review: Father John Misty – Fear Fun
This is a quirky album. It should go on the short list for freak folk fans and college rock stations. This guy, this mysteriously named Father John Misty, has mastered the dirty guitar and the common-chorded riff. This is just one of those …
Album Review: Graffiti6 – Colours
Well, even before we’re out of the first month of the year we have a contender for album of the year for 2012. Graffitti6’s Colours a force in pop rock music. It’s an absolute gem from start to finish. This is a no-skip …
