I had an interesting experience this morning. After last listening to the Sundelles song “Can’t Win” one time last week, this morning I woke up to the song playing in my head. Talk about catchy. While there are a lot of bands and acts out there who are trying to push music forward by...
This band is already getting plenty of attention, but I just have to put in my two cents’: acoustic folk duo The Civil Wars is one of the best I’ve heard in quite some time. More than just the raw, minimal instrumentation and catchy melodies, these voices just go together. John Paul White and...
Singer/songwriter Tyler James is a bit of an anomaly. His bio says he grew up in the Pacific Northwest and in Iowa, and currently hails from Nashville. But spin his debut record It Took the Fire, and you’d swear he was from Memphis. And maybe from the 1970s. Don’t misunderstand–James’ blue-eyed soul has a...
For those of you in Denver this weekend…if you want to go see a fun band play live, catch the h is o. They’re headlining at Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer Street in Denver, this Saturday, 3/19. Tickets for the show are $8, available from Larimer Lounge–and that ticket includes sets from some other Denver...
When Mike Sembos of Connecticut indie-rock band The Alternate Routes contacted me to let me know about his Other Band, The Backyard Committee, I have to admit I was a little wary. Here’s why: “…part of the concept is a constantly rotating cast of musician friends, each who brings their unique voice to the...
When I was contacted by someone from Lindsay Aline‘s team to review her 2009 self-titled record, I have to admit I was a little skeptical. Taking a look at the website and reading the self-written bio, I couldn’t help but think, Oh, great–another young girl who thinks she’s got it. Yeah, I know it...
