The Story Of Murmur Tooth’s “Memory”
Using a steady symphony of MIDI instruments, Leah Hinton of Murmur Tooth explores both the good and bad memories we all hold, beginning with the ugly. Memory sneaking out the back door I’ll gently smash bottles into your skull Let it be, let hours drip from the walls Let them pool on the floor, let […]
The Laid-Back Heartbreak of Kevin Herig’s New Single “Matchbox”
With a simple bass-line that pushes across the entire song like a wave in the ocean, Kevin Herig’s “Matchbox” is a hypnotizing rhythmic spell. Herig’s smooth, relaxing voice has a rich quality that manages to be exclamatory while still being whispery. It carries enough weight in it to the tune’s lines to resonate with you: […]
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 […]
Country Won’t Go “Down the Drain” Thanks to Leon Majcen
Johnny Cash. Hank Williams. Merle Hagard. Patsy Cline. Willie Nelson. These are just a few of many country western singers who have made an everlasting name in the music business with their heartfelt, folky music. These are the artists who gave the Grand Ole Opry, one of the biggest country music shows in the US, […]
Let the Dream Eaters Make You Feel Like “One of the Gods”
Evolution in music is controversial these days. I think most of that controversy comes from fans. When their favorite punk band goes indie, they think the new music has lost it’s original soul or integrity. When their favorite country singer goes pop, they think the singer has sold out to radio and society’s favor (shout […]
Get All Hemmed Up in “Hem” by The Western Den
When some people hear the word “collaboration”, they immediately panic or their excitement fades away. I’d like to think this is most often in the school setting. I mean, who ever jumped for joy when your teacher said “group project”? Some people are just lone wolves. Some people have great ideas and set ways with […]
Chris Ayer Struggles to Let Go in “Ringing in My Ears”
The mind is a capricious thing. Like a slideshow of sorrow, it often vividly plays painful memories we had buried in its deepest recesses. You can leave unpleasant places and people behind, but your mind, like a torturous pest, brings them along with you wherever you go. Los Angeles-based musician Chris Ayer confronts this haunting […]
Toledo’s “Hot Stuff” Is Nostalgic Longing In A Bottle
When Toledo’s new track “Hot Stuff” dropped, I was immediately captivated by the dreamlike tones of their vocals. The guitar strumming in the background really sets a melodic tone that compliments the voices of Dan and Jordan very well, and, when the electronic beats kick in, it’s a pleasant surprise that instantly flows well with […]
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. […]
