It’s hard to classify Roy Paymon‘s music, as it blends together several styles of folk, pop, blues, rock, and general Americana. He’s a singer/songwriter based out of Brooklyn, and recently released his self-produced debut album, Guarding Crows. Check out a couple tracks below, including the stunning “Imonetta” (if you don’t understand why that’s the title… Continue reading Roy Paymon
Category: Artist Profiles
[MP3] Kurran and the Wolfnotes: “Your Four Limbs”
Nothing like a catchy, British pop rock ditty to get you going on a dreary day. I add British because come on, they typically capture the indie rock sound way better than Americans. Don’t deny the truth! Kurran and the Wolfnotes will officially release “Your Four Limbs” September 13, as a single on Chess Club… Continue reading [MP3] Kurran and the Wolfnotes: “Your Four Limbs”
[MP3] Eagle Winged Palace: “Movin’ On To Avalon”
Weird music is all the craze these days, ya know? But what does “weird” actually mean, if everything we’re listening to is “weird”? Something different? Straying entirely from the mainstream? So then, what becomes the mainstream, at least in indie music? So many questions, I know (and most are questions several of you have been… Continue reading [MP3] Eagle Winged Palace: “Movin’ On To Avalon”
Little Gold
Little Gold, a trio out of Brooklyn, was formed by former Woods member, Christian DeRoeck, and recently released a 7″ on Heart Break Records last month. In support of the 7″ they’re touring all over the place (dates listed after the jump), so if you’re in one of those hot spots, check out what this… Continue reading Little Gold
Dabbles In Bloom
Dabbles In Bloom are a super young band, and it shows through their music, but only in the best of ways. They’re a group of musicians out of Washington (state) who define “cute” indie pop, with jangly instrumentation and back and forth male-female vocals. Perfectly suited for kids’ commercials or a cut of any Michael… Continue reading Dabbles In Bloom
Maur Due & Lichter
Don’t you just love foreign electronic pop?? Well DUH, of course you do! Maur Due & Lichter, out of Austria, bring to mind modern electro-pop outfits such as The Notwist and Lali Puna (two personal favorites) with their subdued, airy vocals and pressing electronica. Maur Due & Lichter are two Viennese-based students in their mid-twenties: one… Continue reading Maur Due & Lichter
Like Pioneers
Let’s call it friends re-introducing themselves to the idea of making music together. Chicago’s Like Pioneers are set to physically release their debut album, Piecemeal, August 17, and it’s all sorts of awesome. Like Pioneers are six friends from various now-defunct groups who decided they just wanted to have some fun and play music together. And… Continue reading Like Pioneers
The Cheniers
Be prepared, and don’t say I didn’t warn you. The following content contains a major dose of lo-fi. (To put it lightly.) The Cheniers come from the D.C. Metro area and are fronted by Knox Road friend and pop critic for The Washington Post, David Malitz. As Malitz told me, their sound is strongly influenced… Continue reading The Cheniers
[MP3] Stacy Clark: “Don’t Take What’s Mine”
Two female singer/songwriters in a row from me! You probably think I’m getting all soft on you. WELL…I am. But is there something so wrong with that?? I mean, come on, when we hear good music, that’s what we want to post, no matter what it is when it is. It’s kind of like the… Continue reading [MP3] Stacy Clark: “Don’t Take What’s Mine”
Notable Album Release: Sara Radle – Four
Sara Radle is one busy lady. She recently completed an album (Measures) for her band Walking Sleep, which was released May 25, and now she’s got a new solo album, Four, set to drop September 14. Combining precious, sugary vocals (almost too sweet, to be honest) with an odd (but cool!) blend of rocking guitar… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Sara Radle – Four