ego n friends – are u alone? | Album Review

In the heart of Denver’s rising music scene, indie pop artist ego n friends has released his much-anticipated debut album, are u alone?. This 19-track odyssey is a vibrant fusion of nostalgic indie pop and alternative rap, masterfully blending acoustic and electronic elements. ego, a Denver transplant originally from the Bay Area, showcases his versatility […]

Slow Joy: Emotional Honesty and Universal Appeal

Digging Deep Esteban Flores, the visionary behind the solo project Slow Joy, stands out not only for his unique blend of grunge, emo, and shoegaze but also for his deeply introspective approach to music creation that is both hauntingly personal and universally appealing to fans of the genre(s).  Hailing from Texas, Flores lives in Dallas, […]

Lindsey Jordan Doesn’t Want To Write Sad Songs— At Least Not Right Now

Snail Mail’s bandleader on love, existential dread and losing her voice Lindsey Jordan’s Pain and Healing Sometimes the best albums are born from the worst circumstances. When Lindsey Jordan first began to string chords, melodies and lyrics together for Snail Mail’s sophomore album, Valentine, it was often through tears. “I was genuinely in a terrible […]

The Hip Abduction– Basking In The Glow

For the guys in the tropical indie-rock outfit The Hip Abduction, life could be worse. Based out of St. Petersburg, Florida, according to bassist Chris Powers when they’re not on tour or recording new music, they’re spending time on the beach. A band since 2007, it wasn’t until 2013 that the band began to experience a breakout when they released their self-titled album to a warm reception in the reggae market.

Macklemore– Unstoppable

Only a handful of indie hip-hop artists have experienced the meteoric rise to fame Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have. From relative obscurity to the cover of Rolling Stone, the Seattle-based duo is deeply submerged in the spotlight. It’s all moving incredibly fast, but they are apparently enjoying the roller coaster ride. The pair’s latest album, This Unruly Mess I’ve Made, chronicles his growth as a husband and father while juggling the insanity that comes along with his new celebrity status.