Following a recent string of captivating single releases, Los Angeles-based Eleven Point Two, the dynamic duo of musical brothers Taylor (piano, vocals) and Jon Siegel (drums) releases its impressive debut album, Painting in the Dark. Eleven Point Two entered the music scene in 2017 with their single "Not Alone" and debut EP, Unidentified, which garnered an impressive amount of positive reception and awards, including one for "Best Alternative" musical artist at the 2018 Vent

Our first music blog post of 2019 spotlights the stunning new single ("In Your Arms") from Bristol-based indie/alternative singer-songwriter Katey Brooks. Featuring soulful choral vocals, warm instrumentation and ethereal soundscapes, "In Your Arms" is a raw, emotional love song that intimately draws the listener into its melodic and magical sonic landscape. Katey's authentic, expressive vocals have been likened to both Tracy Chapman and Florence (and the Machine) with a song

Let me just start this post by stating how impressed I am with the tight, polished sound and well-written songs from emerging indie/alternative band Steppes. Hailing from mid-Michigan and formed in 2017, this three-piece outfit, consisting of Joshua Kemp (lead vocals, guitar), Caleb Doering (lead guitar), and Austin Holicki (drums), has released their first three singles during 2018. While still in their infancy, Steppes has shared stages with national acts that include Bad B

The self-titled debut EP from Seattle-based indie rock band Maltby has been one of my favorite listens since I first heard it a few weeks ago. Containing five thoughtful, laid back and beautifully melodic tracks, this emerging band, consisting of siblings Shay and Anthony Carlucci, Nathan Gemmet, Brian Mendez and Michael Rath, clearly has a great deal of indie circuit potential. The songwriting is strong and easily accessible, with smooth, polished production. The prevalent s

I can still recall the moment I became a fan of Northern-Irish Scottish indie rock band Snow Patrol. It all started with randomly catching a music video for their 2004 single, "Chocolate." I thought the song was brilliant, picked up their Final Straw album, and I was hooked. Excellent songwriting, great sound, fresh sophisticated indie music - what's not to like? Shortly after, the band hit it big worldwide with their single "Chasing Cars" from their fifth studio album, Eyes

Let me start out by stating that is one album release I'm truly thrilled to share with you. The stunning debut album, Like An Island, by London-based indie singer-songwriter Bryde (a.k.a. Sarah Howells) has been a masterpiece in the making for some time. It was just three years ago that Sarah's then musical project (Paper Aeroplanes) had just released their album JOY, when the duo decided to go on hiatus. It was during this break that Sarah's solo project Bryde was born. From

Minneapolis-based indie/alternative trio Step Rockets is back with "Past Life," their first new single since the release of 2017's electric indie rock anthem, "Money." After just one listen to "Past Life," this outstanding new Step Rockets song, with its infectious, upbeat chorus, will undeniably take up residence in your mental jukebox. Comprised of Joshua Schmidt, Brady Lillie, and Johnny Syn, Step Rockets have produced a string of successful singles over the past few years

We first wrote about Swedish indie pop duo Kastrup (a.k.a. Timmie Strandberg and Puppe Westberg) a few months ago as they released their epic, ultra-melodic single "You and I." As the band prepares for the upcoming May release of their new In Search of Us EP, we have the pleasure of being treated to another outstanding new single, "Lucas", that will appear on the duo's new EP. With a gentle, pulsing intro of echoing keyboards and background vocals, "Lucas" gradually builds to

Sporting impressive killer guitar riffs, infectious melody and lyrics, and even a gang of rollergirls roving through urban Berlin architecture, "Nouveau" is the rocking new single and music video from the Berlin/London music duo of Mark Fernyhough & Steven Horry. After a few listens, you too might find yourself 'going nouveau' and singing along to this exceptional new song. From the first listen, I was captivated by the upbeat, tight, infectious guitar riff that drives most o

It's been nearly three years since we've heard anything new from Los Angeles-based alternative/indie band Family of the Year. Their most recent album - the self-titled and underrated Family of the Year (2015) - contains some of my favorite songs from the band ("Carry Me", "Facepaint", "Hey Kid"). Formed in 2009, the band is comprised of brothers Joe (lead vocals, guitar) and Sebastian Keefe (drums), Christina Schroeter (piano, vocals), and James Buckey (guitar). Their breakou