A change in perspective can paint a picture in a whole new light. Austin, TX trio Under the Rug took this idea to heart when creating their stunning LP, Dear Adeline (due out February 25th, 2022), a ten-track collection of emotive, dynamic indie rock that chronicles grief, tumult, and healing after the loss of a loved one and simultaneous dissolution of a romantic relationship. READ MORE…
Based in Los Angeles, but with a sound more akin to gritty East Coast city punk and emo, the trio ALL BITE are releasing their debut album, Get Well Soon, on December 3rd. READ MORE…
Manuel the Band makes salt-of-the-earth rock ’n’ roll, and since the earth in its native Southern California is a pretty diverse place, the sextet’s music is a melting pot of folk, blues and pop. The finished product is kinetic classic rock (think Kings of Leon or My Morning Jacket) that reflects the irrepressible spirit of the band’s founder, singer-guitarist Manuel Grajeda.
Some voices just somehow slip the cracks, which is criminal. Take Jim Keaveny, who weaves a tapestry of southwest flavored melodies across a vocal presentation that wreaks a mix of Tom Waits, Todd Snider, Greg Brown, and old world novel characters. READ MORE…
Later this week, L.A. punk trio ALL BITE are sharing their debut record, Get Well Soon. Guitarist Jeremy Coppola, bassist Emily Tomasi, and drummer Noah Shearer split vocal duties on the record, offering up a propulsive blast of punk catharsis. READ MORE…
On the cover of Kiely Connell’s debut album “Calumet Queen” is a drawing of her wearing a beauty queen tiara with the spikes forming the outline of the Chicago skyline and the rushing Calumet River behind her, charitably colored green. READ MORE…