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Exclusive Q&A: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Go Hysterical

posted: September 20, 2011

Starting from their plebeianĀ beginnings in Philadelphia and Brooklyn to their meteoric rise to fame, indie rock darlings Clap Your Hands Say Yeah have gone through tremendous periods of flux. After rising to indie rock stardom…
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Those Who Rock The Keys Need Your Judging Expertise

posted: September 19, 2011

Admit it. You’re a sucker for a good piano melody. No matter what genre of music we’re listening to, the sound of a piano is always nice to hear. Well, guess what? It’s National Piano…
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If You're Mean On The Keys, This One's For You

posted: September 2, 2011

September is National Piano Month, and frankly, we’re all in the mood for a melody. If you’ve got a track that shows off your prowess of the eighty-eight keys, then enter the Kick Up The…
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Turn It Loose

posted: August 10, 2011

The So and So’s Technical precision can be a thing of beauty. Musicians like Steve Vai and Neil Peart have inspired and influenced countless fans with their flawless mastering of their instrument. But imperfection can…
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Sweet 'N Sour

posted: August 3, 2011

In the continuum of all-female bands, Sick of Sarah falls somewhere between Sleater-Kinney and The Go-Gos. Their music isn’t the raw, shuddering post-punk of the former, nor is it the lip-glossed pop of the latter.…
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The Dandelion War Vs. Explosions in the Sky

posted: July 30, 2011

In the second week here at Vs., we’re taking a look at indie rockersĀ The Dandelion War to see how they stack up against Texan post-rockers Explosions in the Sky. The Dandelion War are a six-piece…
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