Jon Lindsay brings a bit of implied power to the pop on "Vapor" from his upcoming album Summer Wilderness Program set for release June 26th. http://www.facebook.com/Jonlin dsaymusic http://www.jonlindsaymusic.com /
When PopMatters last caught up with Jon Lindsay, the power pop aficionado was prepping the follow-up to his debut LP, Escape from Plaza-Midwood, one of 2009's hidden gems. The Charlotte-based singer-songwriter worked at a breakneck pace this past year, putting finishing touches on his new album Summer Wilderness Program (which is set for a spring release) when he wasn't on tour, and releasing a new album with his side project The Catch Fire. Lindsay also...
So, I'm sitting in the DJ Lounge at WKNC, looking at the Tetris machine, our two cornhole boards and a poster for the film 2012 with a post-it of 'Hillary Clinton' and I am just reminded how misanthropic I am. Anyways, here's the upcoming giveaways for We.Know.North.Carolina. Alela Diane : June 20th @ Kings Barcade Ben Sollee with Thousands : June 2th @ Cat's Cradle Jon Lindsay w/ Reid Johson (of [...]
The talented new singer-songwriter chatted with PopMatters about his affinity for storytelling and collecting keyboards, and what inspired his debut LP, a collection of power pop songs that shine from Chicago to Charlotte. In a year in which the indie pop scene saw lots of bands return to classic sounds, from chillwave to '80s dream pop, you may have missed Jon Lindsay's debut LP, Escape From Plaza-Midwood. Released late last summer on Chocolate Lab Records, the 15 tracks on Escape From Plaza-Midwood pass over shoegazing for wide-eyed power pop, and are as generous with their melodies as [...]
Charlotte-based singer-songwriter compares love to a Ponzi scheme and honors his power pop forbears. It's a shame that Escape From Plaza-Midwood flew under PopMatters' radar last year. If you also happened to miss the debut LP from Charlotte-based Jon Lindsay, you'll find there's plenty of fun in playing catch-up. Escape From Plaza-Midwood revives the best of 90s power pop, from the ringing guitars and shiny keyboards on "My Blue Angels", to the unabashed harmonies on "Bring the Old You Back". Lindsay's a born crooner, with the kind of voice...
Arron Dean Time for another installment of Sunday Morning Videos, with this week's special guest our Music Overload segment. I can't post a unique post about everything I hear, watch or am recommended, so here's it is in one place. It's bad for SEO but so much faster ... Pandit - "Artichoke" Blair - "Hearts" W-H-I-T-E - "Fountain" (Amen Dunes Remix) Bridges and Powerlines - "I Remember Blue Sky" [...]
2010 was a fantastic year for music and a very good start to a new decade of it.
Sunset in the Rearview's Top 20 Albums of 2010 Everybody else was doing it; why shouldn't I? That's typically not something I condone in life, because it's bad to give in to social trends and peer pressure. Right? Right. Well, this time, I'm breaking my own rules to bring to you Sunset in the Rearview's Top 20 Albums of 2010 . By this I mean my personal favorite albums of the year. I listened to several, and there are many that I enjoyed that didn't make this list. But [...]
Hope to see plenty of yall at Motorco Music Hall (723 Rigsbee Avenue) tonight for the first ever S unset in the Rearview live event ! It's a party…in the form of a concert…featuring Jon Lindsay, Bright Young Things, and Wesley Wolfe . Come out and have some beers in celebration of Sunset in the Rearview's 2nd birthday and enjoy some GREAT music!
Sunset in the Rearview's 2 year celebration is less than a week away, and I couldn't be more excited. To get y'all on my level, here's a sample of the three performers. Enjoy! Details on the show: Tuesday, November 16th 8:00 PM - 12:30 AM Motorco Music Hall (723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC) Facebook Event Page 1. "Sorry Only Counts The First Time" - Wesley Wolfe [...]
Jon Lindsay 's simple guitar and distant vocals kick off his new release, Escape from Plaza-Midwood . Soon there is a sweet sound emerging from a harmonica, then a kickdrum and pristine harmonies. All the ingredients to a no-frills debut album. Unfortunately, "These Are the End Times" is a great start for what is ultimately a disappointing record. It isn't a bad album, but the lesson to be learned here is that there's no shame in keeping it simple. Yes, there is a fine line between simple and its nasty cousin, simplistic, but there is such a thing as trying [...]
UPCOMING US TOUR DATES 10/8 - Charlotte, NC @ Petra's Piano Bar and Cabaret w/ Justin Faircloth & Stephen Warwick 10/9 - Charlotte, NC @ Petra's Piano Bar and Cabaret w/ Dylan Gilbert 10/17 - Brooklyn, NY @ Pete's Candy Store (solo) 10/18 - New York, NY @ The Delancey (solo) 10/26 - Plaza-Midwood, NC @ Snug Harbor (JL's The Catch Fire) w/ Futurebirds 11/5 - Atlanta, GA @ Star Bar 11/6 - Boone, NC @ Boone Saloon w/ Stephanie's id 11/13 - Wilmington, NC @ Gravity Records (in-store) 11/13 - Wilmington, NC @ The Soapbox [...]
Exciting news! Sunset in the Rearview will be celebrating its SECOND birthday (a couple weeks early) on November 16th at Motorco Music Hall in Durham! The party, to be called Sunset Live , will feature three bands. The headliner is Jon Lindsay , pop artist extraordinaire out of Charlotte, NC, and the two openers will be announced closer to the event! I am really excited about this, and hope that as many people as possible can come out and join the [...]
100Words Review: Jon Lindsay, Escape From Plaza-Midwood It's a blessing that Jon Lindsay was able to spend time as Benji Hughes's keyboardist, because the talent in songwriting that Benji possesses seems to have transferred into Lindsay's bloodstream. With lines such as " I am only guilty of a single glance / It aint my fault her ass is hanging out [...]
Jon Lindsay's Escape From Plaza-Midwood is out this week and its a quality listen. I could give you platitudes, but we hear enough of them from politicians and the minions who blankly repeat them. Couple songs below for better insight. "My Blue Angels" "Futuretown" http://www.jonlindsaymusic.com http://www.chocolatelabrecords .com
Every day, Daily Downloads offers 10 free and legal mp3 downloads, plus free and legal live sets from around the internet. Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Amy Bezunartea : "Doubles" [mp3] from Restaurants & Bars (out November 2nd) other Amy Bezunartea posts at Largehearted Boy Arab Strap : "Packs Of Three" from Philophobia (remastered) [...]
We know that many of you won't be able to attend Lollapalooza this weekend. Other sites are doing what they can to help make it feel like you're right there in Grant Park, and between covering the fest and co-hosting a Lolla pre-party we'd like to think we're bringing you a little closer to the action as well. But before the downtown Chicago fun begins, we'd like to offer our Friday Mixtape as a final service to prepare you for your weekend at Lolla/weekend watching Lolla from your computer. [...]
Jon Lindsay may be putting out his first album in 2010, but it is no doubt the stuff of a seasoned pro. Arts - JonLindsay - Lindsay Lohan - Music - Shopping
Multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Jon Lindsay has spent the better part of his career working with bands and artists such as the Young Sons, the Catch Fire, Carlisle, Benji Hughes, Nicole Atkins and many more. At long last, he's set to release his official solo debut, Escape From Plaza-Midwood, on August 17 via Chocolate Lab Records. [...]
Filed under: Free MP3 Download of the Day Chocolate Lab Records Artist: Jon Lindsay Hails From: Charlotte, N.C. Song: 'Futuretown' Album: 'Escape From Plaza-Midwood' Sounds Like : Rufus Wainwright , Elliott Smith In Their Words: "Futuretown is a place that has something for all and sundry. It is always summer and everyone knows how to dance but you'll find [...]
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