By Katie Olson Vancouver-born crooner Tobias Jesso Jr. released “True Love” as a proper single today. Jesso has been playing the demo on the road and prefacing it by explaining that label executives didn’t want the track on his debut album. The demo recording of the song has been on YouTube for about a year. … Continue reading
Tag Archives: indie rock
Girlpool’s quiet revolution
Rebellion is usually imagined to be something loud and raucous, especially in music. From the crunchy riff of The Who’s “My Generation” to the snarling Sex Pistol’s track “God Save The Queen.” Girlpool have thrown that notion away completely on their debut full-length Before The World Was Big. The Los Angeles duo consisting of Cleo … Continue reading
Women dominate June with new releases
So far, 2015 has been the best year for music in nearly half a decade. Almost every genre has seen celebrated releases and it’s only May. These releases will continue into June with the month being dominated by women, which is an added plus. Here is a short outline of a few records that everyone … Continue reading
Best Albums of 2014 (so far)
July catches the majority of people in a state of misery. Students are just beginning to dread going back to school, adults are stretched with continuing the regular workday while the temperatures rise, and the month’s only holiday is over within the first week. July happiness is reserved mainly for the pop culture fanatics. They … Continue reading
Young The Giant turns over new leaf with ‘Mind Over Matter’ – REVIEW
By Katie Olson @nosloka Southern California indie-rock outfit Young The Giant has released their second album, Mind Over Matter, after three years and a 45-stop tour. One of the singles released from the new album, “It’s About Time”, seems to mirror the feelings of the group’s fanbase. Since three years have passed since the release … Continue reading
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