For the love of music
Indie rock pioneer Paul Banks is one of the few artists with his hands terribly full of illustrious and talented traits; juggling everything from his own solo material, a project called Julian Plenti, and one of the music scene’s most prolific indie bands, Interpol. Paul Banks' career and its echoes ring that of a deep hospitality, the kind of … [Read more...]
Hi Johanna and Owen! Your freakin’ fantastic self-titled album has me bouncing around the room like a spastic kid with a sugar high, to put it mildly. How did you prepare for the October 16th release of TKTTSM on Sumxuni Records? Johanna: Yay! I've spent the last few years attempting to funnel my natural spaziness into our music. It's so … [Read more...]
Emily Long’s epic melodies and soaring rock vocals highlight debut ‘When I Was In Love With’ (out Spring 2010). Emily Long is a gut-belting rock songstress making her debut with ‘When I Was In Love With’ (out this Spring 2010). With an impressive voice—confessional and towering, Long carries her anthemic melodies over a thick, … [Read more...]
Until recently, Jason Boesel sat behind the drum kit for artists like Rilo Kiley and Bright Eyes, but he's "ready to step out front" (Paste) in 2010 with his solo debut 'Hustler's Son' (out Jan 12 via Team Love). The album features top shelf guests like David Rawlings, Benmont Tench, Orenda Fink, and Boesel’s Rilo Kiley bandmate Blake Sennett, … [Read more...]
At first glance, Detroit Rebellion's debut album looks like an album from a street punk band from Detroit. The punk ideals are there with the rebellious mentality and the need to shed light on social injustice, but the aggressive sound of distorted guitars and fast beats isn't here: this is a one man acoustic show. Oh, yeah, he's from Providence, … [Read more...]