Archive for the 'Alternative' Category
War Stories do what they do for the unconditional love of music. They focus all time and energy on writing timeless music that connects them with the listener providing opportunities of perspective, reflection, and questioning. With sincere lyrics and swells of emotionally charged conviction, singer Evan Robinson’s voice translates the band’s meaning with uncompromising honesty. […]
Nice to see Keane back on the scene. Here’s the new single off of their upcoming third album, Perfect Symmetry:
Spiralling - Keane
Grammy-nominated British trio Keane previews their third album, Perfect Symmetry, with the release of “Spiralling,” August 19, 2008. The song will be available at all major online retailers. The track was made available for […]
The Gabe Dixon Band has just released the music video for their piano-rock single “Till You’re Gone.” Director Paul Cummings used stop-motion animation to help bring a human piano to life and showcase Dixon’s talent on the keys.
Today marks the Nashville-based trio’s release of their self-titled album. Their Fantasy Records’ debut was already deemed one […]
Tony Lucca is an innately gifted singer/songwriter with a resume any musician would find gratifying. He’s written and self-produced five studio albums, three EPs, several live recordings and a popular DVD. He’s won the L.A. Music Award for Best Male Singer/Songwriter. His music has been featured in film and television (including Friday Night Lights, Brothers […]
SoundMojo’s sister site WatchMojo had a chance to interview Indie rock’s nicest band, The Weakerthans:
Expectations be damned. The Clips could care less what anybody thinks a rock band should sound like these days. Hell, it’s 2008, and computers are taking over the world, so why not the dancefloor too, right? Armed with a modified-to-hell G3, a baby grand, and a whole slew of synths, Edo Van Breemen and his […]
On August 26, Matthew Sweet will release his 10th studio album, Sunshine Lies, in a new alliance with Shout! Factory. Fans who have eagerly awaited the album’s arrival (and have been tracking its progress under the working title Rock Bottom) will not be disappointed. Call it what you wish–Sweet terms it “power-pop-folk-rock-psychedelic-melodic-singer-songwriter-type stuff”–listeners will marvel […]
Montreal trio Land of Talk have announced North American Fall tour plans in support of their debut full-length, Some Are Lakes, set for release October 7 via Saddle Creek in America and self-released through Secret City distribution in Canada. Touring will kick off with a special performance in New York City, September 11 at The […]
2008 is shaping up to be a very successful year for Pop Evil which has steadily built a grassroots following since forming in November of 2001. Leigh Kakaty (lead vocals), Dave Grahs (Guitar), and Dylan Allison formed the early stages of the band in Grand Rapids, Michigan that has recently signed to upstart record Label […]
Jack’s Mannequin may not be releasing their sophomore album until September 30th, but their new EP, The Ghost Overground, is available on iTunes now. The 4-song EP features “The Resolution” and “Bloodshot,” two new songs off of The Glass Passenger. Additionally, it includes older tracks “Holiday From Real” (live from SIR) and “Kill The Messenger” […]