Tag Archives: California

Paloma – The Late Saluda River

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Wes Foster

Odd Lo-Fi sounds emanate from every song throughout this EP giving it an astounding amount of substance and this really gritty, deep, mellow sound. For a six song EP, The Late Saluda River is absolutely full to the brim with … Continue reading →

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Jack Anthony – Cue the Clouds

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Shannon Brown

No, you’re not listening to Billie Joe’s first acoustic solo album.  This is Jack Anthony, and his LP Cue the Clouds is sure to tickle the fancy of any Green Day, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Taking Back Sunday or other … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011, 4.5/5 Stars, Acoustic, Alternative, Artists, California, Genre, Jack Anthony, Local, North America, Pop Punk, Rating, Release Date, Reviews, United States | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rat Trap – The Western Boundary

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Tabitha Russell

This album offers a strong follow up to their first album Iowa. It explores the whimsical feelings through the songs and melody, from the crashing of the symbols to the mandolin being used to evoke a sense of travel and … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011, 3/5 Stars, Albums & Singles, Artists, California, Folk, Genre, Indie Folk, Local, March, News, North America, Rat Trap, Rating, Release Date, Reviews, Santa Cruz, United States | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Le Panique – Saturday Matinee

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Kerriann Curtis

Le Panique, the San Francisco-born band, is bringing back the dance-punk style with the release of their Saturday Matinee EP.  Le Panique was created when Devin Ozel decided he was done with “mediocre melodies and slow drum beats.”  He set to … Continue reading →

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Painter Faris McReynolds turns from fine art to music with One Finger Riot project.

Posted on November 1, 2011 by IndieMusicReviewer

“Work/Drink/Sleep” is sunny debut single/video on album about Los Angeles loneliness. “Work/Drink/Sleep” is the first single and video from Come Drag Me Down by One Finger Riot 1 person is diggin’ this. Unlike

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Album Review: March Into Paris – Shield The Dilemma

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Dillon Wallin

Has it always been so exceedingly rare to hear good new music?  Maybe it’s unfair to expect every band that comes along to blow you away.  So what’s the value of music that is good and passionate and energetic but … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Chrissy DePauw- Acoustic Summer EP

Posted on January 20, 2011 by VetoyaSmith

Chrissy DePauw’s latest EP is what I like to call “short and sweet.” The first track, “Never Too Far”, showcases and sets the tone for the entire EP with it’s simple and pure vibe. DePauw sings her words with authenticity … Continue reading →

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