indie rock – Page 18

The Impersonators Deliver Well Crafted, Catchy, Jammin’ New Album, Life of Grant Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 21, 2021 10:50 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Europe, Finland, indie, indie pop, indie rock, pop rock, singer, songwriter

Even though it’s been a little while since we’ve heard anything new from Finland based The Impersonators, that does not detract from their status as veterans of these pages. Not only veterans of these pages, but long time master craftsmen of alternative pop rock jams. Let me explain. The duo received a Josie Award nomination […]

Interview with The F-use – Chaser

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 31, 2021 9:01 am Tagged With: alternative rock, hard rock, indie rock, Nashville, Rock, Tennessee, United States

Nashville-based alternative rock artist, The F-use, announced the release of the long-awaited single, ‘Chaser‘. Matthew Estevez, the sole writer and performer behind the The F-use, had a unique break into the alternative scene after joining Reddit’s r/IndieMusicFeedback. The F-use’s previous single, ‘For The Love Of God‘, received Best Alternative Rock Song and also earned Estevez […]

Merit Maker Unleashes Uplifting, Hard Rockin’, Melodically Rich, Punk Infused Album – Judgement Calls Now Available!

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 30, 2021 9:50 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, Pennsylvania, pop punk, Punk, punk rock, Rock, United States

Merit Maker is the solo project of creative mind and Philly native Joe Stanton who typically focuses on vocals and bass. To round out this punk infused album, Joe recruited the help of guitarist and vocalist Joe Venango and drummer Alex DiPasquale. This trio delivers an energetic, catchy, uplifting, melodically memorable collection of 10 songs […]

Interview with Crux – Living In Dystopia

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 29, 2021 9:21 am Tagged With: alternative rock, hard rock, indie rock, Rock, United Kingdom

Crux are a four-piece alternative rock band based in Newcastle. Originally a sixth form band, Max Houghton (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and keyboards) and Jake Waldock (lead guitar) wanted to keep the band going and wanted a bassist. Jake posted on a Northumbria University band page, to which Hallam Press eagerly responded after discovering we […]

Interview with Candystore

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 29, 2021 8:52 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Rock, rock n roll

Candystore is an eclectic and diverse group of rock musicians from Minneapolis, MN. Each member is an established song writer and multi-instrumentalist in their own right. The end result is genre-bending rock that fuses and contrasts musical styles, reaching beyond base influences to incorporate various modalities and instrumentation. Described as Everclear meets the Pixies, Candystore […]

Jason Fountain Delivers New Single and Music Video, Listen to Mind Control

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 23, 2021 9:56 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

Jason Fountain is back with a new single and accompanying music video titled Mind Control. Has Jason been quarantined for too long? Has he been watching too many conspiracy theory videos on YouTube? Or is he simply opening up a discussion and contemplating the power of technology and our mobile devices to act like the […]

Interview with Hollowed Sky – Unstrung

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 3, 2021 11:21 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, Maryland, Rock, United States

Hollowed Sky have returned with a new album titled Unstrung! It’s definitely an album worth adding to your library and revisiting it often. I’ve jammed out to it several times since I first received my advance copy. In this interview spotlight, I chat with the band about the new release, how things have been going […]

Leopold Medley Delivers Engaging Experimental Folk Rock Album, Picture on the Wall Now Available!

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 20, 2021 5:33 pm Tagged With: Experimental, Folk, indie, indie folk, indie rock, New York, New York City, singer, songwriter, United States

A knack for beautifully engaging melodies and brightly lit, well composed soundscapes over an amalgamation of lyrically expressed adventures, emotions and feelings, Picture on the Wall by experimental, folk-rock leaning singer/songwriter Leopold Medley. With history and experience as a filmmaker, something about the simple act of grabbing a keyboard and creating music seemed more practical […]

Interview with Your Academy – Memphis Power Pop Rises Again

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 1, 2021 12:45 pm Tagged With: indie, indie pop, indie rock, Memphis, power pop, Rock, Tennessee, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Your Academy about their latest release, challenges, technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Your Academy by Your Academy Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre […]

The R Train Band Shine Light In Darkness, Dear Mr. Fantasy Single and Music Video Out Now!

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 26, 2021 10:30 am Tagged With: classic rock, indie rock, New York City, Rock, rock n roll, United States

Brooklyn based rockers The R Train Band has unleashed their revamp of Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood’s classic hit Dear Mr. Fantasy. Mike Annese (drums) summed it up best. Allow me to quote, Mr. Fantasy is a supernatural entertainer who can distract us from the darkness, gloom, and fear that presently exist, and deliver us […]