Indie

Foreign Fields: Little Lover EP

Certain music fits a certain mood or setting. It is raining outside and you are locked inside your house with nothing to do but stare outside the window, little drops of rain trickling down the glass. Or, it is 2 a.m. and you are suddenly jolted awake with no hopes of returning to sleep soon so you fix yourself a cup of coffee and sit in the dark, stirring the spoon in the hot mug. For both scenarios, Foreign Fields’ Little Lover album can suddenly play in the background and it wouldn’t disrupt anything.

Father Figure: People Leave

People Leave is the debut release of Father Figure – a musical act of two people who have been collaborating musically for years. Composed of Sean Steinmetz and Matthew Babenko, both sharing vocals and guitar duties, and are both from Brookhaven, Pennsylvania.

The Hush Sound: The Triple Threat

Summer in December? Not a problem with The Hush Sound‘s new album, The Triple Threat, after taking a hiatus in 2008. As the name suggests, the collection features three pop pieces that traverses between the avenues of surf rock and pop.

Madi Diaz: Far From The Things That We Know

This week, discover something new and listen to the captivating sound of Madi Diaz, a folk rock singer/songwriter that charms her way into our ears with her songs’ lyrical earnestness and spacey folk tunes that’s enough to distract us from the daily grind.

Ready Set Records: Here, Hitty Hitty

Recently named as one of the ‘9 record labels you should know about’ by Nashville Lifestyles, Ready Set Records, an independent record label, releases their most exciting collection yet titled Here, Hitty Hitty. The album features a pleasurable mix of old favorites and new tracks from a promising list of artists such as Trent Dabbs, Sugar + The Hi-Lows, Elenowen, Young Summer, and KID.

Minus the Bear

Seattle has always been a breeding ground for great rock bands – see Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Bikini Kill, Death Cab For Cutie. The list could go on and on. There must be something about the Seattle landscape that influences its people to create music from different genres. Take Minus The Bear, for example. This indie rock band has been around since 2001 and boasts “sophisticated time signature composition.”

Dominic Balli: Not For Sale

The power of reggae music lies in its power to impact social, cultural, and spiritual norms, which is greatly reflected in Dominic Balli‘s latest release. Not For Sale is a 12-track album that evokes memories and personal themes punctuated with lush, funky melodies.

Other Noises: S.L.A.S.H

Energize your mornings with Russian band Other Noises‘ latest release titled S.L.A.S.H. The collection features eight tracks of rock tunes that will surely enliven your soul. Welcoming our ears with sharp-edged electric guitar tunes is Slash. Swanky vocals flow seamlessly into the ears, giving the listeners a legit rock experience. While My Little World follows with rapid drum beats that’s perfectly interwoven with hints of bass and falsetto-tinged delivery.