Considered as one of the best releases of 2011, Miracles of Modern Science paints a new approach in the unsuspecting indie rock landscape with their debut album Dog Year.
Heavily influenced by the classics, expect to get some lo-fi psychedelic pop rock from this little compilation. Volume One comes complete with upbeat dirty strumming, fun singing and handclaps.
The threepiece is made up of Mike Kmiec on guitar/vocals/bass; Matt Eisle on vocals; and Tim Fassnacht on drums.
The Kinks, The Walkmen, Bob Dylan and John Lennon count as among their diverse influences.
My Trivial Pursuit of Happiness might be a few years old but the years haven't robbed it from its unique sound. Delivered by Bremen based quintet, Remington Beach Club; it features a mix of old school, indie and even slightly surfer rock.
The band is composed of "Pretty Gridschneider, Michael Meraklis, J.R. Rip-Off, Schmidtrock, and Vuk Voltage." My Trivial Pursuit of Happiness serves as the group's first official album after debuting with an EP titled "Welcome To..." back in 2007.
It contains 10 available tracks that are absolutely free for download. However, if you like the band and feel like supporting them you can also purchase a copy of it over at Amazon.
Action News Team is as eclectic as can be with their new record, How to Defend Yourself Against Fresh Fruit. The album comes with a host of blues, rock, jazz and alternative punk sounds that seem tossed inside one giant blender and turned into a smoothie.
The band hasn't been sitting idly, in fact they've released about 12 compilations and singles since last year on BandCamp. This is the latest from the roster and the second one to be featured here in the blog.
You'll discover a world of boozy dance club vocals, wailing guitars as well as 70s inspired Doors vibe circling all around.
A mishmash of goth, emo, symphonic, metal, and ballad, Rachel Macwhirter is Evanescence in disguise.
Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, her primary instrumen... Read More
Compilation albums are always fun to listen to. They're the best place to hunt down new possible favorite bands in just one place.
For punk and rock lovers out there, Death to False Hope Records has given us something to be happy about with their latest compilation.
Get My Ass Back in the Van -DTFH Comp Vol. 4 is an album filled with 34 (!) tracks enough to last you through the entire day. The album comes with unique cuts from The Sandwiches, Captain and Red City Radio to name a few.
Giants at Large comes from Long Island, New York, a state where a lot of pop-punk bands have already emerged into the rock scene. Composed by four of the cooles... Read More
When it comes to free music, it's hard to say no, especially if you find out that the band sounds great. 50 Foot Wave is one band you might have trouble saying no to.
Fronted by raspy-voiced singer, Kristin Hersh; the group specializes in grungy alternative pop. Formerly of Throwing Muses, Hersh retains the volume they had and incorporates it in her new band. She's joined by former Muses bassist,Bernard Georges as well as former Chalk FarM drummer Rob Ahlers.
Their sound doesn't just echo alternative post punk alternative but also borderlines on progressive rock.
With their droned out indie rock, you can almost tell that these guys are from Chicago. It seems there's a strong urge for retro style lofi rock in the area and Young Men are definitely on the bandwagon.
Songs of Praise is a 10-track debut compilation for duo T Smith and Drew B. Having formed just back in 2010, the crew are still in their early stages but their sound already rings with a nice sound.
Recorded in their home studio, Young Men is a great group to watch out for.
