Indie

The Hold Steady's Craig Finn channels Texan vibes

2/2/2012
Elliot Evans
Artist: 
Craig Finn
"Clear Heart, Full Eyes" sets slower narratives than Finn's previous works

Craig Finn, best known as the lead singer of The Hold Steady, released his debut solo album on Jan. 24. His band’s song “Stay Positive” was featured on an episode of the third season of NBC’s Friday Night Lights.

Mac Miller making history with 'Blue Slide Park'

11/19/2011
Farah Casalini
Artist: 
Mac Miller

Notoriously known for his social networking and deep appreciation for his fans, 19-year-old emcee Mac Miller is undoubtedly becoming one of the year’s more impressive artists. Though he has been in the game for several years now, his fame started to climb once he dropped his mixtape, K.I.D.S. in 2010. Now he has reached a pivotal point in his career, releasing his debut album, Blue Slide Park, on Nov. 8, which took the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s 200.

Puscifer's 'Conditions of My Parole' album review

10/25/2011
My Nguyen
Artist: 
Puscifer

To Maynard James Keenan, being a musician isn’t some artifice to win fame. It’s an experiment to see music, comedy, and technology intersect, and Keenan is able to capture all three variables coming to a head with his solo project, Puscifer. Front man to Tool and A Perfect Circle, Conditions of My Parole is the result of a three-year period amongst the wine barrels at Caduceus Cellars.

thenewno2's EP002 review

10/11/2011
My Nguyen
Artist: 
thenewno2

Appropriately enough thenewno2’s second EP, titled, EP002, is their second EP after having released two full-lengths and their debut release, EP001 in 2006. An alternative rock band that corresponds between London and LA, and is originally composed of Dhani Harrison (lead guitar, vocals) and Oliver Hecks (drums, synthesizer), the newno2 are an eclectic group of musicians, who also incorporate dance and an electro beat to their industrial-like sound.

'Supermegafantastic' Album Review

9/30/2011
My Nguyen
Artist: 
IAMDYNAMITE

IAMDYNAMITE’s raw energy and chancy vocals in their debut album, Supermegafantastic is able to elicit, even from the most indisposed human being, the primal spirit that warily circumspects our daily existence.

Thrice - Major/Minor

9/20/2011
John Woodruff
Artist: 
Thrice

Thrice are a difficult band to pin down. Every album they evolve, leaving their fans absolutely clueless as to what they can expect next. Ever since the radical departure from their aggressive, metal-influenced breed of hardcore they took on Vheissu, they have been taking the types of risks only bands like Radiohead are brave enough to make. While the transition from 2009’s Beggars to Major/Minor is less dramatic, it is still a clear step forward for a band that refuses to tread water.

"Marichka" by Angel Deradoorian Review

9/1/2011
Stephanie Trottier

“Marichka” by Angel Deradoorian is a very laidback tune that, at the beginning, sounds like it could be on the soundtrack for The Lion King, which isn’t a bad thing. Personally, I prefer it to “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” It has a unique sound, but at times I can’t understand what the singer is saying.

If you’re just chilling out or need some of that weird, unrecognizable music usually playing in the background of a hair salon, this is what you need.

Review of Peter Bjorn and John's "May Seem Macabre"

9/1/2011
Stephanie Trottier

Have you ever listened to a song you couldn’t get enough of?

Indie band Peter Bjorn and John have a song just like that- “May Seem Macabre.” It’s not overdone. It’s not lacking in any dimension I can think of. It is pure indie bliss with a funky twist. And who would’ve known they’re from Sweden?

"Regulators" by I Was Totally Destroying It Review

9/1/2011
Stephanie Trottier

The song “Regulators” by I Was Totally Destroying It needs to be regulated. And by “regulated” I mean banned. In fact, they did totally destroy it (the indie genre). How can this band even call themselves indie?

The Antlers' "Putting the Dog to Sleep" Review

9/1/2011
Stephanie Trottier

The Antlers’ song “Putting the Dog to Sleep,” from the album Burst Apart, is slow and, to a point, sensual. Reminiscent of 1950s R&B, this song could easily make a few babies. For indie music, this song is extremely laidback.

Released in 2011, the song maintains a steady beat throughout, and when it finally breaks down without the guitar, soft vocals and electro-music resonate. This song was such a surprise when I first played it. I was expecting a more upbeat indie tune.

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