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True Blood Season 6 Ep.1 Recap: ‘Who Are You, Really?’

By Kevin posted June 18, 2013 at 21:04 Indies And The Underground

FYI: Because there are only so many hours in a day for me to over-analyze, snark and pontificate, the first two True Blood recaps will be posted on Tuesday this week and next week, until Mad Men wraps up. Now on to the recap before I end your face… Continue...
Review: Kanye West’s ‘Yeezus” An Impressive Opus To Himself

By Harris posted June 18, 2013 at 07:25 Truth About Music

There comes a time in every mans life when he just stops caring what people think and does what he wants. 99.9% of men never arrive at this moment. Kanye West is the other 0.1% and Yeezus is the press conference to make this announcement. Continue...
Mad Men Season 6 Ep. 12 Recap: ‘The Quality of Mercy’

By Kevin posted June 17, 2013 at 20:42 Indies And The Underground

As always, spoilers lie ahead…For an episode that began with Ken Cosgrove getting shot–gotta tap dance faster buddy–”The Quality of Mercy” was kinda a low-key episode. While there was nothing as heart-stopping as Sally walking in on Don and Sylvia mid-coitus, the after shocks from it, as well as from Bob Benson’s confession to Pete and the rekindling of Ted and Peggy’s potential affair, permeated the proceedings. Continue...
French Horn Rebellion Release “Dancing Out” Video, Announce Tour Dates

By Kevin posted June 12, 2013 at 17:54 Indies And The Underground

In you’re in need of a hit of 80′s awesomeness, awkward dancing, French horns and an old-fashioned boy-meets-girl love story, French Horn Rebellion’s latest video for “Dancing Out” has more than enough to give you your fix. Continue...
VOWS Unveil Video For “Symbol System”

By Kevin posted June 12, 2013 at 16:57 Indies And The Underground

Inspired by night creatures of yore such as The Cure and Bauhaus, Australian duo VOWS specialize in crafting tracks that are parts post-punk, electronic beats and industrial grind. And as the video for the “Symbol System” shows, the eerie allure spills over into their visuals as well. Continue...
Mad Men Season 6 Ep. 11 Recap:’Favors’

By Kevin posted June 10, 2013 at 22:08 Indies And The Underground

As always, spoilers lie ahead…Just as last week’s “A Tale of Two Cities” aptly summed up that episode’s theme of the culture clash between late 60′s New York and L.A. as well as the inner decay and power struggles happening within both SC&P’s offices and across the country, this week’s “Favors” hit the thematic nose on the head, as Mad Men’s characters found themselves on either asking for, on the receiving end of or offering a helping hand. Although it has to be said that helping hand wasn’t always appreciated. Continue...
Artist Profile: Joshua Worden

By Kevin posted June 07, 2013 at 17:33 Indies And The Underground

R&B artist Joshua Worden seems intent on defining the words one man band. The Atlanta-based singer and trained jazz musician not only writes, composes and produces his own material, but also makes up the majority of his live band, tackling keyboards, guitars, synthesizers and sampler. Continue...
Liquid Casing Push Boundaries With ‘A Separate|Divide’

By Kevin posted June 07, 2013 at 15:56 Indies And The Underground

Hailing from the Lone Star state, the foursome known as Liquid Casing joined forces with a goal to develop a unique sound and approach that would push the limits of dynamics and song structure. The band’s latest release A Separate|Divide puts that plan into action with startling results. Continue...
Harris’ Song of the Week: Harlem by New Politics

By Harris posted June 06, 2013 at 11:23 Truth About Music

Hailing from Denmark, New Politics are back after a three year layoff. In that time, they have refined their sound, now emanating more Brooklyn indie rock instead of the chaotic blend that was featured in 2010′s “Yeah Yeah Yeah.” This time around, they are hitting the road with their new single “Harlem.” Once again shot in New York City, this song demonstrates what New Politics could be. It is just the right blend of a catchy pop song and well constructed alternative anthem. Continue...
Vid Pick: Dead Stars ‘Fractured’

By Kevin posted June 05, 2013 at 19:48 Indies And The Underground

Brooklyn-based trio Dead Stars melodic brand of guitar heavy indie rock has earned them comparisons to 90′s bands such as Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr. and Pavement. The Clinton-era influence also extends to their aesthetic, with their new video for “Fractured,” the latest single from their High Gain EP. Continue...