The Story of Beta Radio’s “Realistic City Living”
My friends make fun of me for listening to indie-folk all the time. They think I like to just sit around and wallow in deep thought as my emotions are amplified by fingerpicked guitar and tastefully placed piano. They accuse me of believing that meaningful music is only sung by people who have beards and […]
The Story Of Minor League’s “The Great Southwest”
Jeff Paxton’s tone and lyrics feel raw and real. Everything that indie is supposed to be. He released “The Great Southwest” before, but now it’s under new management — Minor League. The newly formed band describes the song as a portrayal of two characters contemplating the inevitability of death. Quite a topic to tackle, for […]
With “Daisies” – Frith Gravitates Outside the Box
Frith fed us a new single called “Daisies” using a unique blend of electronic indie pop. I use “electronic indie pop” lightly, because Frith dips into a few other genres. Cascades of orchestral instrumentation are melted over sluggish lo-fi vocal bars. The song is riddled with ironic wordplay and a jigsaw puzzle of different instrumental shades. […]
The Story of City of Union’s “Hands & Feet”
Reading someone else’s journal has to be the most intimate point of view you can get of another person–the closest you’ll ever be to walking in their shoes. Almost as if he’s opened up his father’s diary, City of Union’s “Hand & Feet” shows us what it’s like be the man who inspired his new […]
The Story Of Newton Circus’ Cellophane
Building a career from the ground up, Newton Circus proves that Singapore has a significant place in the music industry. With the power of Unami Records behind the raw talent of four individuals, Newton Circus’ Cellophane is a prime example for indie artists to follow. With guitar riffs and catchy beats similar to those of Foster […]
The Story Of We Are The Northern Lights’ “Hope Will Rise”
I hope to feel hopeful again. These were the words that a fan chose to contribute when We Are The Northern Lights asked their audience — hailing from all corners of the globe — what they hoped for. People of all ages, colors, and nationalities came forward, sharing their greatest hopes: freedom, diversity, peace, equality. […]
The Story Of Mink’s Miracle Medicine’s “Pyramid Theories”
Daniel Zezeski and Melissa Wright – each notable artists in their own right – are Mink’s Miracle Medicine, a band striving (and succeeding) to fuse their own zest with the traditional country duo format we all know and love. With its rocky urban country, Bob-Dylan-meets-First-Aid-Kit vibe, “Pyramid Theories” reminds us of a woodsy, winding trip […]
The Story Of El Campo’s “In Indian Blankets”
Folk rock band El Campo’s new song, “In Indian Blankets,” embodies one of humanity’s most important and primitive instincts- the wish to be remembered fondly after death. I love the snapshots of memories lead singer Jerid Reed Morris provides in his lyrics. The wonderfully minimalistic instrumentals beautifully compliment Morris’ evocative vocals, as he shares childhood […]
The Story Of Good Minus’ “Laughing Full Steam”
The art pop trio, The Good Minus, is teasing us about their upcoming release. They recently dropped, “Laughing Full Steam” to entice our ears and prepare us for their album coming next year. Matt Welch, David Kean and Stu Hazelman are multi-talented musicians who each carry a decade’s worth of experience to the band. October has […]
The Story Of A Different Thread’s “Rosa Rosa”
Music is supposed to make you feel. A Different Thread reminds you to let your emotions flow. British-American folk duo Robert Jackson and Alicia Best have been touring the UK and US non-stop for the last couple of years. Their band, A Different Thread, has made waves in the folk scene over the past few […]
