“Garage electronica.”  That’s what Battant is.  Coming out of London, the “band” Battant make electroclash with a distinct indie/rock and roll edge.  I dug this record, but I’m having trouble finding much out about the band. Perhaps that’s because Joel Dever, the main creative force behind the band, passed away a few weeks before this [...]

Here’s my list. Let’s do this. 10.  SCOUT-Pi A sweet, simple EP. Please Excuse Me. 9.  SELF SCIENTIFIC-Trials of the Blackhearted An EP with Big K.R.I.T., Talib Kweli, Freddie Gibbs, Game….And the shit’s free?!? 8.  MOTHA FOLKIN’ SOUL-Self Titled. Hilarious, rated X, irreverent, catchy and well-written.  Awesome debut.  Here’s the review. Best Friends. 7.  GRYNCH-Timeless [...]

Once upon a time, there was this amazing Rolling Stones soundalike band called the Deadstring Brothers.  I f*^%ing loved that band.  They’ve fallen off a bit, but those first singles they put out, and their first two albums, were absolute fire. Alabama Shakes remind me of them. Not only do they have a wicked cool [...]

A couple artists I’m posting on ’cause I’m grateful for the submissions. SOUTHERLY-Youth First, Southerly, possibly one of the best-named bands I’ve heard in a while.  They sound…Southerly.  On Greyday Records which, like the band’s name, is a perfect label for them.  They sound like a grey, southerly day.  Dark, Americana indie rock. Love the [...]

David Ford is a throwback–in his own words, he’s just a “whiney little Georgia boy singing the blues.”  And with song titles like “Liverpool” and “Song For The Republican Convention,” he’s doing nothing to hide that fact. His new EP is some great rock and roll. Makes me want to see him live. Which you [...]

Brooklyn mope-rock in the house!  In researching Country Mice, I  found quite a few sites labeling their work as  “Americana,” but frankly I don’t see it.  This is straight up indie rock by a foursome with a powerful drummer, great melodies, and a guitar-and-bass-and-guitar combo that will knock your socks off. The songs are simple, [...]

If Fozzie Bear decided to become an indie rocker, he might sound something like Alabama’s Colossal Gospel.  So, if you’re unwilling to grow accustomed to a voice that sounds a little strained (and harmonies that, oddly, seem to match), this isn’t for you.  But trust me, if you stick with it, it’s worth it.  In [...]

Two albums on the menu today…First, Ox, a DIY band out of Canada, who decided to open their record with a cover of Neil Young’s “Out On The Weekend.” It’s a bold choice, but it sets the tone for their alt-country/indie rock record: It’s a little sad, a little deep, and extremely well written. The [...]

Two EPs are on the menu today, both very different, both very cool. First, here’s the debut EP from the band that calls itself Politics.  Cities is available for download BandCamp or mediafire below.  It’s disaffected indie rock with a heavy 1990s influence. Politics BandCamp Get the whole thing here. Next, a 2010 release I [...]

Who’s Tyler Ramsey?  Yes, he’s the guy from Band of Horses and Avett Brothers.  His solo album is a gentle collection of intimate numbers on the wonderful label Fat Possum Records.  It sounds a little like Band of Horses.  Not that there’s anything wrong with that.  It’s got that Southern, soaring sound featured in every [...]