Allo Darlin’: Europe– I have always had an affinity for strong female singers; you can blame the feminist in me; and it is that fact which initially attracted me to this band. Based out of London, Elizabeth Morris, Paul Rains, Bill Botting, and Mikey Collins make up the indie pop quartet: Allo Darlin’. Lead singer, [...]
Veronica Falls: Veronica Falls– Veronica Falls is a young band. There is the group taking pictures of itself! Oh you do not want to miss those first steps. All those loose meanderings on a guitar, bright harmony’s recorded… The world could take notice one day, those paintings will be priceless! These infant moments of fledgling [...]
When 2011 is said and done, there can only be one that surpasses all others. While there were 3 records that were rated perfectly this year and 2 that were as close to perfect as anyone could get, the process involved in picking the best of 2011 was as pleasurable as it was difficult. I [...]
Chad Valley has been busy promoting his excellent record, Equatorial Ultravox. I have to admit, I’ve been pretty obsessed with it lately and I’m trying not to let it get in the way with my other editorial duties here. If my monthly reviews are later than usual, I blame his genius. But more importantly, part [...]
Acid House Kings just put up a video for ‘Under Water’ and upon looking around, I decided to highlight some of the better videos that Labrador Records have put out lately. Labrador artists are all based in Sweden and if these songs are any indicator, nothing says love like a little Swedish pop. Acid House [...]