In Mike Rosenberg's project, the old-soul lyric melancholy of David Gray meets a more spry guitar pop. The effect is enchanting in its weird time warp: this is the sound of young Britain quite energetically understanding its parents' problems, a once-in-a-blue-moon round of empathy.
A defining contributor to the indie-rock sound of California's Central Valley, Earlimart has expanded into an ambitious and accomplished band. Having retained the experimental edge and DIY approach of its earlier recordings, Earlimart still peppers its songs with layers of distortion, strings, and keyboards, but with more finesse and complexity.
One thing a lot of indie bands lack is classic rock's brawling spirit. That doesn't seem to be a problem for this Vancouver group. The group fills in a capacious soundscape--it's New Wave-ish in size--with chugging basslines, sneering vocals, and ponderous guitar licks.
As a young artist, Hatfield turned seemingly frilly adolescent themes--sibling rivalry, kissing games--into whipsmart indie pop. Ten discs in, she keeps her tart lyrical touch but also injects grown-up wisdom into the mix. Listening to "How to Walk Away," one hears her staying relevant for years.
Gordon Lee Weaver proves that even a home-recording artist can reach the same epic heights as some of rock's most adventurous artists. With a flare for theatrical '70s hard rock, his song "Point of View" builds into a flurry of guitar wails but not before dancing through some challenging, lofty prog that would make Queen proud.
Southern indie rock, when being true to both its Southern-ness and indie rock-ness, can be a darn lovely thing. Joining the likes of MMJ and the Whigs in this dashing duality are Paper Route, blenders of wide-open vocal spaces and gleaming guitar melodies.
The glacial gloom of contemporary Canadian post-rock, the arty noiseology of the Pixies, the shrill, tenuous revelations of Modest Mouse--all are channeled in this Alberta indie rocker's weary marchers. And if things can get a bit sludgy, or loose around the fringe, consider how far Chad and Co. have come from their start playing "improvised stoner rock."
Stephan Jenkins, lead singer of the band Third Eye Blind, digital music fan, and former beau of Charlize Theron, wants to clear up a few things. He wants people to know that contrary to what some have been saying about him, he doesn't hate the album format.
On Monday, Jenkins gave the keynote address at the SanFran MusicTech Summit. He said he was in favor of releasing singles and suggested that this would help avoid "album filler," the term used to describe the placing of so-so tracks on albums in order to meet the required number of … Read more
Let's start by debunking everything they've just claimed: this crackpop project isn't from Barcelona and it certainly isn't an "I." Try 29 shiny, happy people from indie mecca Sweden. IFB make the most of their orchestra, spinning kindergarten play-alongs around chirpy hooks.
SAN FRANCISCO--Stephan Jenkins, lead singer of alternative band Third Eye Blind, is the latest person to agree that the album format is better off dead.
Jenkins, whose band is known for such hits as "Semi-Charmed Life," "Jumper" and "How's it Going to Be," gave the keynote address at the SanFran MusicTech Summit on Monday.
"I don't think it's necessary or useful," Jenkins told several hundred conference attendees. "The album is an arbitrary concept. It's not something that has to exist."
It's important to note that … Read more
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