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Q&A:Ticktockman

By Kevin posted January 26, 2012 at 13:31 Indies And The Underground

Seattle alt-rockers Ticktockman have been making waves in the indie scene since the release of 2010′s Periscope, a five song EP that combined the quintet’s love of sound effects, strange time signatures and intense lyricism with catchy melodies and grooves. Now with the upcoming Valentine’s Day release of their self-titled full length, the band is ready to carry out their mission to make fans forget about the current state of rock music. In a Q&A with Indies and The Underground, frontman Ryan Van Weiringen and guitarist Andy Lum talk about Ticktockman’s beginnings, their hometown’s musical legacy, the state of the music biz, and why they’ll stick to lasers and fog machines onstage. Continue...
Avan Lava Offer Preview of ‘Flex Fantasy’ EP

By Kevin posted January 25, 2012 at 15:33 Indies And The Underground

Indie dance pop trio Avan Lava are giving fans a sneak peak of their Flex Fantasy EP, slated for release February 21st. Continue...
Review: “The Artist” Trying To Go Where Only One Film Has Gone Before

By Harris posted January 24, 2012 at 17:38 Truth About Music

We can see it now. “The Oscar for Best Picture goes to….(drum roll please)…”The Artist.” The crowd at the Academy Awards goes crazy while this reaction is shared in front of millions of television screens across the country: “What the hell is ‘The Artist? Have you seen it? No, have you? No. Isn’t it that silent movie? Who would want to watch a silent movie?” This reaction isn’t without reason and while we’re not ready to call this the Best Picture winner, it isn’t hard to fathom. Continue...
Vid Pick: Sleigh Bells “Comeback Kid”

By Kevin posted January 24, 2012 at 16:22 Indies And The Underground

Sleigh Bells have unveiled their latest clip for the thunderously catchy jam “Comeback Kid.” The weirdest images are singer Alexis Krauss jumping up and down on a bed in a red bathrobe, holding a gun and a slo-mo fist pump in a grocery store at the video’s end. Plently of dancing, lounging by the pool and an awesome Nirvana shirt crops up in between. Watch after the jump. Continue...
Blues Legend Etta James Dies At 73

By Kevin posted January 20, 2012 at 16:19 Indies And The Underground

Blues and soul icon Etta James, whose powerful, earthy voice created R&B classics like “I’d Rather Go Blind,” “Something’s Got A Hold On Me,” and the wedding staple “At Last,” has died. She was 73. Continue...
Artist Profile: Ticktockman

By Kevin posted January 18, 2012 at 20:35 Indies And The Underground

Seattle-based band Ticktockman are on a mission: to bring the super heavy, challenging but super catchy rock of their city’s forefathers back to mainstream ears. As the band themselves say, “the aggressiveness of our sound is inspired by the frustration of what’s popular in our region today. We want to bring loud music back to Seattle and make the younger generation feel alive through that sound.” Continue...
Santigold Releases “Big Mouth” Video and Single

By Kevin posted January 18, 2012 at 19:41 Indies And The Underground

Back after a years-long hiatus, Santigold is determined to make 2012 hers. Two sold out hometown shows at Music Hall of Williamsburg got the ball rolling, now the unveiling of the single and video the track “Big Mouth” is the next step. Continue...
Opinion: Top 5 TV Friends We Hope Are Friends In Real Life

By Harris posted January 18, 2012 at 17:39 Truth About Music

Every once in a while, a television relationship comes along that is too perfect. You think to yourself, while curled up in front of your iPhone, that these guys (or girls) can’t possibly have this type of chemistry. In fact, it is hard to imagine some of these characters having relationships that didn’t involve their significant television other. Without further adue, here’s our list of the Top 5 TV Friends We Hope Are Friends In Real Life. Continue...
Sleigh Bells Share Favorite New Track ‘Comeback Kid’

By Kevin posted January 16, 2012 at 14:44 Indies And The Underground

Brooklyn duo Sleigh Bells have released another track from their upcoming album Reign of Terror, slated for release on February 21, the super guitar heavy and super poppy “Comeback Kid.” Get an earful after the jump. Continue...
The Chemical Brothers ‘Don’t Think’ Concert Coming To Theaters In February

By Kevin posted January 16, 2012 at 14:19 Indies And The Underground

Grammy-winning electronic music pioneers The Chemical Brothers are bringing their hotly anticipated concert event The Chemical Brothers: Don’t Think to select movie theaters nationwide for a one night only event in February. Continue...