For a band that has excelled at portraying the several variations of panic, Ought have always kept great focus on being human in the center of an expansive map. The boldest step the band could make after 2015’s Sun Coming Down was perhaps toward the only place bigger than the planet: the subconscious. Room Inside…
Born Ruffians: ‘Uncle, Duke & The Chief’
In their latest release, Uncle, Duke & the Chief, Born Ruffians continue to do exactly what is expected of them: yodel out jangly, catchy indie rock tunes. Whether or not you’re fatigued by the lack of substantial evolution from the band who released their first full-length album almost 10 years ago is for you to…
Wild Child: ‘Expectations’
There are love songs, there are breakup songs and then there are the songs on indie-pop band Wild Child’s newest album, Expectations. They describe relationships in limbo, which is an all-to-relatable status nowadays. The members of Wild Child have successfully managed to mature sonically while still remaining true to their fundamentals. While the band has certainly grown in numbers over…
MGMT: ‘Little Dark Age’
No matter what you think of MGMT, you’ve got to give them props for refusing to become stale. The band has evolved from their original bohemian rocker aesthetic, refusing to be defined solely by Oracular Spectacular, the hit album that boosted them into the spotlight over a decade ago. That being said, their newest album, Little Dark Age,…
Looking Ahead…Imagine 2018
[tps_header] It’s never too early to start looking ahead. While we just closed out the 2017 festival season, we’re already starting to plan for 2018. And trust us, it will be here sooner than we know it. One festival that’s already on our radar for next year is Imagine. 2017 marked the fourth edition of the…
Track-By-Track: Wanderwild Talks Debut ‘In Due Time’
Athens, GA-based Wanderwild have released their debut full-length, In Due Time, out now. Wanderwild, originally the brainchild of singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Matt Martin, has since its inception evolved from a solo project into a full-fledged band with Martin at the helm. “The album title, In Due Time, refers to the theme of patience — relationally, creatively,”…
Video Premiere: Maitland – “Luna”
Philadelphia indie folk rock group Maitland follows up the June released of their debut full length Glimpse with the ethereal music video for track “Luna.” “Although the song plays like a love song, ‘Luna’ has a bit of a deeper message, touching on the frailty of our environment and the world’s infatuation with endless consumption,” says the band of…
Never Miss a Hulaween
Never miss a Hulaween….and we mean it. A weekend at Suwannee Hulaween is something to be experienced. Over the past five years, Hulaween has morphed into a world class festival and one of the best Halloween parties around. The festival offers a wide-reaching and ever-evolving lineup year after year. Hulaween’s superb live/jam and electronic music will…
Hulaween 2017 Playlist
In case you haven’t heard by now, Hulaween 2017 is officially sold out. In it’s fifth year, this year’s Hulaween will not disappoint. So while all you ghouls prepare for next weekend’s festivities, we’ve created a soundtrack for your packing and costume making. See you in the swamp!
Artist to Watch: Madeline Kenney
Oakland-based singer-songwriter/guitarist Madeline Kenney is a master of several trades. The accomplished musician is impossible to confine to one modifier. In addition to her budding music career, she is also a baker and a visual artist, holds a degree in neuroscience, and is currently furthering her education in sound engineering. To top it off, Kenney has just…