The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Entering the indie music scene with a storm of hype can mean soul-crushing pressure for a band trying to find their audience. Luckily, the quartet known as The Pains of Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Spoon
R.E.M.
It is safe to say that you may have heard of a little band called, R.E.M. This vaguely familiar band was formed in 1980 and releases their fifteenth album this Continue Reading →
LCD Soundsystem
He’s a little bit dancey (I declare this a real word) electronic, he’s a little bit rock and roll. He knows how to write an infectious single and apparently knows Continue Reading →
2010 Tracks not to be missed
I realize it is already 2011, but I can’t let go of 2010 without telling you about some tracks that may have flown under your radar. My list of top Continue Reading →
Belle and Sebastian
The upbeat, playful melodies and rhythms of Scottish band Belle and Sebastian are up to the task of converting any cloudy day (naturally occurring or imposed) to that of a Continue Reading →
Nada Surf
Nada Surf, often referred to as an alternative power pop band, surfaced on commercial radio in the summer of 1996 with a single called “Popular.” Yes, I just used the Continue Reading →