Werner Ghost Truck
Werner Ghost Truck, the second release from Providence, Rhode Island’s Barn Burning, sounds at times like it is indeed inhabited by spirits, and its strength…
Yours to Keep
Well, who'da thunk it? When most people think of the Strokes (and who thinks of them much these days?), they think of Julian Casablancas, the…
The Shaky Hands
Ever heard of Holocene Music? Don't feel bad if you haven't — there are only three artists on the label, according to their website. However,…
Essential John Denver
Here are my two essential John Denver facts: I know he died in a plane crash, and I know that I like that song "Rocky…
Casino Twilight Dog
On their third album in seven years, Sydney indie-rock quartet Youth Group tread dangerously close to the semi-hopeful yet melancholic territory that made Coldplay simultaneously…
Bleeding Diamonds
I dare you to listen to Bleeding Diamonds when you're feeling even slightly blue and not be moved, at once to tears and to hope.…
Matt & Kim
Ecologically speaking, a "niche" refers to a "relational position of a species or population in an ecosystem." In a way, you can look at all…
Neon Bible
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to "indie rock." The local time is now. This flight will continue onto "worldwide popularity," so if "worldwide popularity" is not…
K1
Yes, The Kingdom's lead singer and mastermind Charles Westmoreland's voice is often compared to that of Fine Young Cannibals' Roland Gift, but you're not gonna…
Oh, This Old Thing?
In fewer than 25 minutes, Sleeping in the Aviary's Oh, This Old Thing? establishes the band as a viable contender for the Next Big Indie…