Umbrella Bed first came together in 1995….15 years after the shortlived period of the 2Tone Ska sound but just in time for the harder edged sounds of Thirdwave. For those unfamiliar with this genre, Thirdwave Ska moved away from its pop roots by infusing elements of the upcoming grunge and alternative scenes of the […]
Megan Johns says Hey, Lonely
It’s official! I am now a Megan Johns fan. Not only is it pretty awesome when a chick rocks out an acoustic guitar… but how much sweeter is it when you can classify her as an acoustic-doowop-goth-metal songstress? Something like Trent Reznor taking over the Smashing Pumpkins and replacing Corgan with Tori Amos… On […]
Cole Hermer and the Ravens
Ever wondered what would happen if Alice in Chains, Led Zeppelin, and Jack White joined forces to form the next bad ass rock band? I have a feeling it would sound like Cole Hermer and The Ravens. Cole Hermer has already developed himself as a local legend in the Toronto scene after playing venues […]
Keyser Soze has The Remedy
Keyser Soze is a sextet from Reno, Nevada that formed in 1998. Together they create original reggae, ska, and soul influenced by a heavy background in jazz. Through regular regional touring the band has managed to build a strong foundation including performances with (but not limited to) Michael Franti, The English Beat, The Wailers, The […]
Double Shot – Who Bought The Sun by Niacin Library
Our Double Shot series includes an interview question and a song feature from an independent band or musician near you. The goal is to allow you to learn more about the bands we feature in smaller, more digestible amounts of content. Grab your cup of coffee, click play, and allow us to continue getting to […]
Double Shot – Singapore In The Rain by Niacin Library
Our Double Shot series includes an interview question and a song feature from an independent band or musician near you. The goal is to allow you to learn more about the bands we feature in smaller, more digestible amounts of content. Grab your cup of coffee, click play, and allow us to continue getting to […]
Selling Out Fast! Elephant 12’s “Love Knock On Wood”
I tend to check out the bands who send press over. I gotta say, Elephant 12 was a great way to start my morning off! Their latest, “Sold Out”, is “on the shelf,” and if the whole record is anything like the the first single, it should sell out in no time! “Love Knock On […]
Fade To Black – “G Street Panorama”
“Panorama” is a good word to describe the latest album from a band with over twenty years of experience (ok they took a decade off). Fade To Black’s “G Street Panorama” is almost an enigma of a a record. As it opened up, the first sounds I heard reminded me of Cream or Led Zeppelin, […]
The Glorious Veins Bang Their Savage Beat
The Glorious Veins are an explosion of bluesy punk rock guaranteed to throw you out of your seat and into a subconscious air guitar jam. They describe themselves like this: “Bluesy post punk dance rock from Mars” I say….yes!! From the moment you push play, you are thrown into a mosh pit of good ole […]
Sister Helen Hope To Leave No Harm
Sister Helen is an aural onslaught of creative indie punk rock juices but the band’s sound refuses to follow any cliche patterns your ears might be used to. Hailing partly from Brooklyn, NY and partly from Hell’s Kitchen, the band’s bio aptly states: Sister Helen signifies a third way for modern rock music: neither to […]
