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Q&A with Pepper
posted: July 27, 2010
Pepper packs laid back, easy-going attitude. While this may seem to be a contradiction of terms, the band’s sound drives the point home. With rhythmic, chest-pounding bass, complex, evolving guitar effects and a thick, reggae…
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Scene & Heard: San Francisco, CA
posted: July 25, 2010
The name San Francisco paints a pretty vivid picture. You instantly think steep city streets, sunny weather, trolleys and Golden Gate Bridge. With such a vibrant environment, great live music and unique artistry seem the…
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Poptarts: Katie Cole
posted: July 24, 2010
Pop/Acoustic/Rock. Let’s break down this genre combination. First, you need someone rooted in a rock tradition. Perhaps someone who grew up with their parents listening to the likes of Led Zeppelin or The Rolling Stones.…
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Folkin' Around: Lelia Broussard
posted: July 24, 2010
The polished and organic sound of Lelia Broussard caught my attention with her simplistic “piano and voice” re-realization of Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark“. Her recognition that a great melody can stand on its…
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Q&A With Silversun Pickups
posted: July 20, 2010
Silversun Pickups brings poppy melodies, distinctive vocals and driving indie rock riffs into one cohesive package. Brian Aubert’s memorable voice strings together catchy phrasing supported by Nikki Moninger’s intricate bass riffs. The sound is rounded…
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Pleasure and Pain
posted: July 19, 2010
Canada’s Eastern seaboard is well known for its excellent folk rock and indie pop scene, so it’s no surprise that Carmel Mikol is an artist on her game. With a strong, clear voice and a…
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