Indie-Rock, Pop, Groovy The problem I find with a lot of indie-pop and indie-rock these days is a lack of originality. Thankfully, on Hospitality's new album Troubled there is everything but generic pop music. Amber Papini is the lead singer of this Brooklyn...
The boys are back Dylan Baldi is a genius. With each Cloud Nothings album, he expands his musicality. It's hard to believe that less than four years ago he recorded his first LP in his parents' basement and released it as a solo album. Since then, he has...
Dutch dudes making seriously infectious garage rock Don’t let this band’s name overshadow their potential. The four rockers from the Netherlands debut with a record packed with energy, rebellion, and seriously impressive playing. There’s something to be said...
“Hooky-punk rock’n‘roll neon explosion into the futureÛ Super Party Fun Time! is the most appropriately named album a DJ could ask for and I would argue one of the most universally appealing. The band might be a bit of a joke, but it's so worth the...
Rootsy traditionalism It's no secret that Jack White is a sucker for old timey roots music, and the latest release from his Third Man Factory of Dreams is a clear reflection of that. Produced by roots guitar hero Ry Cooder, The Haden Triplets is a treasure...
What happens when you strip down Known for writing sweeping, generously produced pseudo-anthems like “The Funeral” and “No One's Ever Gonna Love You,” Band of Horses might not seem like the first choice to play an acoustic set, let alone an acoustic set at...
Mellow dreams and power vocalist With consistent low-fi energy and soulful female vocals, this indie-pop Baltimore group sounds like the best night's sleep you've ever had. With steady and tame drums and lullabye organs, the Mt. Royal creates a great dynamic...
Alt-pop London power duo Coming off a tour with Chvrches, this London duo had more than enough steam to release debut album Galore and jump right back into a headlining tour. If nothing else, the alt-pop album radiates a feel-good energy akin to blooming spring...
Instrumental cuts for a journey to nowhere This no-frills instrumental album couldn’t have a more fitting title. Long Car Rides plays like a mixtape of short, pleasant beats to accompany a trip to who-knows-where. Producer Keto creates a dreamy vibe throughout...
Minimalistic electro pop Chiaroscuro, Swedish band I Break Horse's sophomore album minimalistic approach to the usually blaring electronic indie scene. Starting out with “You Burn” which is a slow burn that drifts into “FadeÛ, I Break Horse's creates a...