Dear Alaska,

Hey, hey! Listen up … pay attention … take notes if you have to. Although the furthest thing from my mind right now is snow, I’m going to tell you about what I feel is one of the best unsigned bands to date … and, oddly enough, they are all transplants from the [...]

Three Is A Charm

After an extremely packed concert year in 2007, I decided to take it a bit slower as 2008 began. It was easy to hibernate through the month of January – you see, I live in Minneapolis and dressing up in 3 layers of clothing is just not worth the concert adventure sometimes. Alas, [...]

Hollywood’s Hot Button.

Congratulations are in order for yet another Myspace popularity contest winner – Metro Station. Within barely over a year, this group formed, released a full album in September 2007, and became lucky enough to gather interest and production assistance from Justin Pierre and Josh Cain of Motion City Soundtrack. Sam Hollander (Boys Like [...]

Fit For A King

The Editors are back on tour in the USA and as flawless as ever! Their tour support seems to compliment their cause and liven the sold-out crowds with anticipation. I had the pleasure of enjoying the entire show – front to back – and I’m here to tell you … grab your tickets [...]

Iowa’s Hidden Gem

Hailing from Ames, Iowa – The Envy Corps has somehow skimmed under the radar here in the States, but the British seem to be quite fond of this midwest indie-rock sweetheart (and rightfully so!). With a mix of Radiohead-like vocals and Modest Mouse sounding guitar riffs, The Envy Corps struck the attention of british [...]

Manchester Orchestra’s Golden Ticket

This was not the typical 21st birthday for a young musician. No crazy drinks, no fancy strip clubs … in fact, Manchester Orchestra’s lead singer Andy Hull was actually talking to his mom and sister just before walking onstage at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis. When I read the news of a Manchester [...]

Earlimart!!

We all have girl crushes, right?! I mean, there are the big A celebs like Jessica Alba that make me wonder if it’s even legal to look that good … but, MY girl crush – of course – plays music. Her name is Ariana Murray and she’s the bass player / keyboard player [...]

I heart indie rock (and you will too)!!

I tend to have a short attention span when it comes to weekly commitments – yet, once in a while, I find something that grabs my awareness and makes me clear my schedule. My newest addiction is IndieUprising!! My friend Erica introduced me to this weekly podcast put together by Sean Duregger. [...]

All I want for Christmas ….

… is a Tenori-On!! Well, pending its release in the States (which looks unlikely at this time).
Japanese media artist Toshio Iwai and Yamaha have teamed up to create a “visual music interface” called the Tenori-On. It’s a 16×16 LED switcher with rubber buttons and a similar look to a Lite-Brite (but, [...]

Help Wanted Nights

Well, folks, Saddle Creek Records (Cursive, The Faint, Tokyo Police Club, Bright Eyes) has done it again … an impressive new release from The Good Life! This time lead singer, Tim Kasher has created a music environment wrapped around a unique concept he developed for the new album called ‘Help Wanted Nights’. Tim [...]

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