Part three of five finds an even mixture of debuts and veteran releases that made a mark in 2009.
Light shows are not exactly synonymous with indie bands. Superfluous visual appeal and leisurely expenses are not the most attractive concepts to artists on
Stereotypes involving the carefree indulgences of a Californian summer have been circulating since surf-rock originated in the ’60s. Its inception was largely brought on
We are producers. We make music for you. This is what UltraChorus convey on their web site, almost sounding like they cater to artists
To describe Aficionado as a sudden output of energy would probably the most accurate, as I doubt many bands possess the cumulative energy of
The specific method of recording an album should never be used an indicator of an artist’s level of commitment. After all, not everyone can
by Mike Mineo ———————————————————————————————– 10. Dr. Dog – Fate For their fifth album, Fate, Dr. Dog intentionally granted high expectations months before the release.
by Mike Mineo ———————————————————————————————– 20. Ra Ra Riot – The Rhumb Line Losing a member of a band to death can be devastating. No
MP3 files are now working When monumental success is accomplished through means of distinctive locality, I imagine that the sense of pride for a
Longtime fans of punk music would likely consider it an unwarranted insult if one related the duration of a song to the peak of
