“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...
Abrasive, guitar-driven post-punk with the occasional soft spot It’s pretty bold to claim, as Jack Name does in the title of the first song on his new album Light Show to have your “own Electric Ladyland.” It’s even bolder when you consider that the song in...
Angsty synth-heavy indie pop At their best, Camera2 make beautifully layered, impossibly catchy, dancefloor-ready synth-pop. Songs like “Appetite” and “Freak Show,” the first two on their new EP, reveal the band’s bright and infectious grooviness. In both of...
Sexy synth-rock. Kansas synth rockers Noise FM offer up a charged, provocative album that would be most at home in a dingy underground club. The album is high energy throughout, with dominant, grooving basslines and super catchy choruses and lines, all with...