indie Archive
15 Mar 2022
30 Days Out, March 2022 #2: All Them Witches, La Luz, Anya Hinkle, Tame Impala
Two big touring acts, a bublbing-under trio and a beloved regional artist building a breakout solo career: those are the highlights of Asheville music in the coming 30 days. Artist: […]
27 Feb 2022
Album Review: The Monochrome Set – Allhallowtide
The Monochrome Set left behind their punk trappings years ago; these days Bid employs a vast sonic palette to craft fetching, sophisticated music that draws from English Music hall as […]
25 Feb 2022
Album Review: Katie Henry — On My Way
A New Jersey native, Katie Henry honed her craft paying blues clubs in and around New York City. Her 2018 debut album, High Road earned enthusiastic critical notices as well […]
21 Feb 2022
Album Review: Anton Barbeau – Power Pop!!!
Anton Barbeau is nothing if not prolific. The man churns out album after album at a frenetic pace. But there’s an important quality that sets him apart from others who […]
20 Feb 2022
Album Review: Bart Davenport — Episodes
At the nexus in which DIY indie rock, baroque pop and shimmering, timeless music meet, you’ll find Bart Davenport. With a winsome voice reminiscent of prime-era Ray Davies at his […]
31 Jan 2022
30 Days Out, February 2022 #1: Honeycutters, Laura Blackley, Pet Metheny, Parquet Courts
Live shows! No, really! Artist: Amanda Anne Platt & the Honeycutters Venue: The Grey Eagle Date: Saturday, Feb. 5, 9 p.m. Door: $22 The best (and highest profile) alt-country band […]
21 Jan 2022
Deerhoof’s Slow Burn Approach to Making Magic
The following feature was commissioned by a publication, but prior to its running, their management made an editorial decision to cut arts and entertainment coverage. I’ve rescued it from obscurity […]
14 Jan 2022
Album Review: Hushdrops — The Static
Hey, remember the ‘90s? No, not the hair metal-lite of the era, and not the flannel-wrapped grunge of the Pacific Northwest. Well, maybe a little of that. What I’m thinking […]
24 Dec 2021
Musoscribe’s Best of 2021: Reissues and Archival Releases
An impressive batch of reissue, archival and otherwise historic releases has characterized 2021. Even with so many choices, I was able to narrow my own Musoscribe’s Best of 2021 down […]
11 Dec 2021
Album Review: Los Microwaves — The Birth of Techno
(Please visit yesterday’s post for some additional background on this release.) This playfully titled release features David Javelosa (on synth and vocals) along with Meg Brazill (on bass and vocals) […]