by Nick Sessanna | Aug 18, 2016 | New Music
“If only all rubbish smelt so sweet.” Genius! TRASH is a spry quartet from Chesterfield who won us over with the shimmery indie punk of “Give Up.” The young Brits specialize in jangly guitar pop speckled with waves of lo-fi brilliance. With...
by Nick Sessanna | Aug 18, 2016 | New Music
Pop masterminds The Electric Sons want to get you moving, and “Cool” has all the right vibes. Their smooth brand of electropop is a kaleidoscope of imaginative lyrics and infectious hooks that are sure leave you feeling starstruck. “Cool” is a...
by Nick Sessanna | Aug 18, 2016 | New Music
Beachpoppers Geowulf have us swooning over their breezy, funk-tinged anthem, “Saltwater.” Their use of lush, reverb-soaked vocals and whirling organ-tone synths evoke a soothing, vintage vibe despite their very relevant approach to indie rock. The duo...
by Nick Sessanna | Aug 18, 2016 | New Music
You might recognize Kenton Chen from his work with HOLYCHILD, Ben Folds, or Rozzi Crane. You may have also seen him on NBC’s the Sing-Off and Postmodern Jukebox. His new solo project is called Bridesmen, and it’s a radical departure from his jazz and a...
by Nick Sessanna | Aug 18, 2016 | New Music
Micah Manaitai is a 21-year-old multi-instrumentalist born in Guam, raised in St. Louis, and currently stationed in LA. Manaitai blends the warmth of 1970s Pacific Island music with the attitude and experimentation of today’s indie rock musicians. Micah owes just as...