Tag: 2015
The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die: ‘Harmlessness’
Noted as one of the frontrunners for the emo revival of the 2010s, The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die is a nine piece indie punk band from Connecticut. Their music can be described by their use of confessional lyrics and a large range of instruments that make…
The Front Bottoms: ‘Back on Top’
The third album release from indie punk band The Front Bottoms brings in new instruments to accompany the quirky and angsty goodness that is Brian Sella. Back on Top brings a mature sound to a band that was made famous for being quirky. The album uses a different production and sound value, which can be…
firekid x Vinyl Mag
Firekid is the project of guitarist and singer Dillon Hodges (you may know him and the second youngest person ever to win the National Guitar Championship at the age of 17 #prodigy). Since gaining recognition as a bluegrass artist, Dillon has transformed himself, taking on the moniker firekid and expanding his genre. He has also signed with Atlantic Records…
SXSW 2015: Colony House x Vinyl VIDEO
Colony House is a Tennessee-based trio composed of Caleb Chapman (vocals), Will Chapman (drums), and Scott Mills (guitar). Their debut album, When I Was Younger, has received critical acclaim (and has been playing on my Spotify for well over two months). The guys sat down with us at South by Southwest this year to chat about…
SXSW 2015: Liza Anne x Vinyl Video
Liza Anne is a rare gem. Not only is she talented and accomplished, but she pairs that with extreme humility and a charming childlike wonder. For someone who has already made a name for herself and has an international tour under her belt, Liza still manages to maintain a complete and utter sense of gratitude…
SXSW 2015 Tour Diary: North of Nine
[tps_header] LA-based quintet North of Nine just released their debut (Randy Jackson-produced) EP Alive last month to rave reviews. The band is made up of of 19-year-old singer/songwriter/frontman/keyboardist Jackson Guthy, as well as drummer Rob Ketchum, guitarist Michael O’Grady, bassist Edison Lo, and keyboardist Nolan Frank. With their South by Southwest debut this year, we…
SXSW 2015: Milo Greene x Vinyl Video
“I think I’m more a creative…I’m not that good of a musician. I’m not the best songwriter in the world. I’m an okay performer. But I always have a vision.” Milo Greene are a “cinematic pop” band from Los Angeles, California. Their name comes from a fictitious booking agent that they created to help them…
SXSW 2015: Geographer x Vinyl Mag
In a noticeable evolution, Geographer’s new album Ghost Modern tells a story about what to do once you’ve realized life is meaningless – with melodies that range from delicate to danceable. We caught up with lead singer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Deni, after his show on the last day of South by Southwest to talk about the…
SXSW 2015: Fatherson x Vinyl Mag
For those in the know, Fatherson coming to America is big deal. Though well-loved and celebrated in their home of Glascow, Scotland, the three-piece has been making waves in the states with their single “I Like Not Knowing.” We got together with Ross Leighton, Marc Strain, and Greg Walkinshaw during South by Southwest with some…
SXSW 2015: Twin Peaks x Vinyl Mag
“We were wingin’ it the whole time. We’re still wingin’ it, and it’s going great.” When the founding members of Twin Peaks decided to drop out of college and pursue music fulltime, they really were just “wingin’ it.” A philosophy that has worked out so well for the group, they’ve decided to live their lives…