For Albuquerque, New Mexico new wave/synth-pop band Lindy Vision, family casts a shadow over everything. The trio—comprised of three Black Native sisters, Dorothy (Dee Dee), Natasha (Na), and Carla Cuylear—has spent the last six years honing their unique sonic palette, a mix of dark ‘80s new wave, bouncy synth-pop, and ethereal indie-rock that has drawn comparisons to Santigold, M.I.A., Devo, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and more. READ MORE…
In anticipation of his upcoming album Tough as Nails, Illinois native Craig Gerdes is set to release his next single, a cover of Roger Alan Wade’s “If Guitars Were Guns” on March 10. Originally hailing from a tiny farm town with a population of about 300 people, Gerdes has moved on to blaze his own trails across America’s highways over the last few years with performances at the same shows as Tyler Childers, Paul Cauthen, Cody Jinks, and Aaron Lewis, among others. READ MORE…
Hailing from the deserts of Arizona, The Exbats emulate everything there is to love about rock: They’re angry, they’re angsty, they’re fun, and they’re loud. Their new LP Kicks, Hits and Fits (out March 6 on Burger Records) gives us an opportunity to get lost in their delightfully weird and wild world, and leaves us hungry for more. READ MORE…
Dorothy, Natasha and Carla Cuylear have been honing their talents for a handful of years to become Lindy Vision. Today, KCRW named their recent single “Restless” as Today’s Top Tune! READ MORE…
The man behind Coma Girls grew up appreciating a great hook, a killer melody, or a memorable composition no matter the box it was placed inside. It helped to have a musical household around him, revealing the beautiful flavors of folk and gospel, Motown and grunge. READ MORE…
How to describe Chandeen, the solo female voice of Julia Beyer, is both somewhat lighthearted and brooding. Though not an overly well known name, Beyer has a sound is familiar to many American indie bands. READ MORE…