Tagged: alternativeindie

BYNH 5 feature Mind the Gap began their February residency at The Central SAPC last Tuesday in what will be a rewarding experience for music fans on the westside of LA hoping to catch the up-and-coming alternative band. I had the pleasure of catching their opening residency at the Central, seeing the band perform live for [...]

So I'm about a year late on this but I was recently introduced to Milo Greene, and LA band that I can't wait to see live tomorrow at The Satellite as they start their February residency there. Below are my two favorites from the up-and-coming band, "19573 and "Don't You Give Up On Me". Their [...]

The VICtory Sessions Vol. 1 is a project dedicated to the front-man/MC of Audible Mainframe, Expo (aka Victor Pontes-Macedo), currently battling cancer. This hip-hop band is one of my favorites and I consider them the 2nd coming of The Roots, which means if you appreciate real hip-hop, you will appreciate what Audible Mainframe is doing. Listen and download [...]

Shout out to Josh and Mer for providing us with exclusive download links for two of their songs off their upcoming album Planet Music (soundcloud). Stream "Morning Eden Mars" and "Skeleton Key" below. DOWNLOAD "Morning Eden Mars" DOWNLOAD "Skeleton Key" Click more to read our exclusive Q&A with Josh and Mer.1. What can fans expect with your upcoming [...]

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Last Tuesday night, I was blessed to see two very talented acts on stage, both alternative rock bands, at the great Bootleg Theater in Silver Lake. When we first arrived, The Dance Party from Washington D.C. was already killing it on stage. They provided so much energy in their sets. The crowd was loving every [...]

"The video is a combination of 16mm, Super 8, Flip-Cam, Video, Cell Phone, and Still Photography that we've accumulated throughout the years. With "At Least I Have Nothing" we saw an opportunity to do a more introspective video. Rather than a big production with high concepts we wanted to do something small that was a [...]

It's time to get funky with some new Das Tapes video, I believe their debut music video. It's a must-listen song, "This Party", which is off their self-titled EP (iTunes). Stream and buy the song "This Party" below. Music video below. If you want to hear more from Das Tapes, check out BYNH 5 and [...]

Kosha Dillz will probably go down as one of the most famous jewish rappers of the 21st century. After seeing him live for the 2nd time in late 2011, I became a big fan as he's a crowd pleaser and really a talented MC. Recently he's been doing lots of shows, putting out new tracks over [...]

Three new Miike Snow songs released in the last month, including a remix to my favorite of them all, "Devil's Work". The first song "Black Tin Box" has a spacey kind of sound that is good to chill to. "Paddling Out" is more upbeat and has great production as it seems like a good upbeat hipster [...]

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Flashlights returns and better than ever! This time they release their newest single "Fireworks" off their upcoming EP So Close To Midnight which is due to release this Spring. This alternative/dance oriented sound is vintage and is exactly what the music industry needs. I look forward to what is next from the upcoming EP. Enjoy! [...]

Soon after meeting in their home state of Oregon, Josh Schroeder and Meredith Adelaide discovered that they share common ideas about music, art, life, and their love of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. This connection fostered a creative match that quickly evolved into a musical project as Josh and Mer. Their debut album, Planet Music, was [...]

Carousel is an indie/electronic trio currently based in Boston, MA. The band is comprised of Jackson Phillips (synth/vocals), Kevin Friedman (guitar/vocals), and Tyler Cratcha (synth/vocals).The members of Carousel began producing/playing music together in Boston while attending Berklee College of Music. They developed a unique sound that combines the drive of electro with the melodic sensibilities [...]

After the release of Best You've Never Heard 5 late last month, I began listening to DWNTWN like crazy. When I heard they were performing with The Knocks at The Satellite in Silver Lake, I knew I had to be there. It was my first time at this venue and I was very impressed with [...]

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Hey Kids, So this week, I'm getting high off my own supply. Luckily, I deal music and not coke. Anyways, in this post we have Mister Mistress covering both "Heartbeat" by Childish Gambino, and "We Found Love" by Rihanna. Mister Mistress is currently busy recording their new EP, and wanted to give a nice treat [...]

I normally hate posting freestyles, but artists like STS are an exception, especially when you attempt to rap over a chill yet emotive alternative song like Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know". Fresh off his acclaimed Kavinsky flip, STS stays in international territory and takes on Gotye with his latest release, "Cut Me Off". Click [...]

We saw duo perform at the end of 2011 and I immediately knew this is a legit, must-follow music group. They are called Hyena, based out of San Diego, California and with tons of energy live and excellent production in many of their songs. I'm so happy I asked their videographer for their latest CD [...]

So I decided to create a rather unconventional music post today. Get ready to be INSPIRED. I've recently helped some friends of mine launch a clothing line called the ADAMO Collection. The whole idea behind this company is to provide a platform for rebelliously creative young people to pursue their passions, collaborate with each other, [...]

For this BEACH DAY installment, Rich Kid Sound System decided to do something a little different than they are used to and remix Goyte - "Somebody That I Used To Know" ... RKSS had lots of fun with this! The rapping is solid but overall with a catchy alternative sample like Goyte, it really puts your music [...]

Well it's been awhile since I've really dug a female artist but oh my goodness, Charlotte Eriksson (the Glass Child), is IT. She's got IT. She's sensational and original. The combination of her gritty voice and intense lyrics moves my soul just a lil bit. At just 19, she moved from her homeland of Sweden [...]

Stockers! are a four-piece indie rock band hailing from Helsinki, Finland. Their sound is a vibrant mix of bright and catchy guitar melodies backed by intransigent strict drum and bass lines and personal vocals. These remote and reverberating sounds blended with hard pumping rhythms will show you colorful pictures about life you may never seen before. I would compare their [...]