Atwood Mag Hails Creature Canyon As “Cinematic and Stunning”
“Cinematic and stunning,” Atwood Magazine writes, “the empowering ‘Pressure’ sees San Diego’s Creature Canyon soaring with searing psych rock passion in a song about breaking up, getting better, and moving forward… Guitars swell and drums clap a sweet, entrancing beat as the surrounding energy rises to a fever pitch. Just when you think they’ve hit their peak, the band dig […]
BPM Raves About The “Pure Authenticity” of Julia Bhatt
BPM writes that Julia Bhatt “has a voice that is a little Amy Winehouse, mixed with a little Rihanna and some Sia sprinkled in for good measure. If there was a recipe for Julia, it would be pure authenticity and humility with a dash of shy and nervous, but with the core ingredient being natural talent. She is not trying to be an influencer; […]
Pluralone Speaks With A Journal Of Musical Things
In a recent interview for A Journal of Musical Things, Pluralone’s Josh Klinghoffer gave the backstory of the project’s name. “I must have just been sitting around one night and smashed those words together,” he says. “And it reminds me of plurality and singularity, and the fact that you’re smashing those two words together to make one. I […]
Sound Digest Applauds Julia Bhatt’s Eclectic Style
Julia Bhatt’s debut LP it is what it is it out, and Sound Digest writes that “the 11-track collection shows off Bhatt’s eclectic style and flair while still making it her own… Her vocal tone and ability to camouflage her style is reminiscent of Halsey… Julia Bhatt’s ability to transform and utilize her influences without trying to create a carbon copy will […]
Queen City Sounds and Art Hails Gus Englehorn’s “Charming Vulnerability”
Writing about Gus Englehorn‘s sound, Queen City Sounds and Art observes that “though it could be considered a truly idiosyncratic indie pop that fans of Half Japanese and Daniel Johnston might appreciate, Englehorn is clearly tapping into some musical ideas of the 90s but stripped back the sonic excess to allow the songs to hit with a charming vulnerability in its unusual […]
Beyond The Short Shares Caitlin Cobb-Vialet’s “Disco Ball” Clip
Beyond The Short has the video for Cailtin Cobb-Vialet‘s “Disco Ball,” from her LP Endless Void. The site quotes video director Alex Bush, who says, “The song is spoken through popular aesthetics that pull at Caitlin’s heartstrings. I wanted to build a similar relationship between the video and cinematic aesthetics that spark that same passion in me, and […]
New Music From Creature Canyon
San Diego’s Creature Canyon encapsulates the fiery energy of indie and alternative rock with waves of contemporary psychedelia. Known for their thrilling and captivating live performances, the quintet— Austin Steele (vocals, guitar), Ryan Amyot (guitar), Kyle Victoria (drums), Aaron Lund (bass), and Luc Fralic (keyboards, percussion) — has received nods from Billboard, Paste, and other industry tastemakers. Produced by Private Island frontman Christian Lum, engineered by Mike Schuppan (Foster The People, Young The Giant, Wolf […]
New Noise Praises Julia Bhatt, Whose Debut Has Debuted On NACC’s Top 200
New Noise says that Julia Bhatt‘s music “feels so lived in and, well, alive. This is a debut that equally ushers in a new talent while also hinting at even greater potential in the future. To call it is what it is ‘kitchen sink indie pop’ would be a little silly (are the wonderful rhythms a blender […]
IPR Publishes Extended Feature With Three Savage Republic Founders
Visit the Independent Project Records website for a new, in-depth feature on Savage Republic. The site writes, “Three of the original Savage Republic members (Bruce Licher, Philip Drucker, Jeff Long) recently reconnected, after a long time, on the occasion of the expanded anniversary reissue of the band’s debut album Tragic Figures. This piece is the result of one of […]
Melodic Magazine Praises Julia Bhatt’s “Timeless Timbre”
A Melodic Magazine review of Julia Bhatt‘s debut LP, it is what it is, contends that the album “paints Julia as the genial, rising indie artist that she is. When listening to the album, we get a sense that she is an old soul, from the timeless timbre of her voice to the introspective lyrics. At the same time, […]
Heads Lifestyle Hits The Road With Color Green
Color Green is a duo, but sometimes (like now, when the band is on tour) it’s a band. Mostly, it’s an ethos. Says the band’s Corey Madden in an interview with Heads Lifestyle, “It’s cool because there’s the band when we’re in LA and we’ve got the sax, we’ve got the pedal steel, or we can be […]
Pluralone Speaks With VW Music in Advance of Pearl Jam Tour
In a recent interview with VW Music, Pluralone’s Josh Klinghoffer said his new LP I Don’t Feel Well “was a surprise. Suddenly, I had this ocean for open time to create. It was really just me alone writing, planning, plotting, recording, and making it come to fruition. But This Is The Show was a collaboration with Clint Walsh, where he produced the songs […]
DITTY TV Features Particle Kid
DITTY TV has a nice, long interview with Micah Nelson – also known as Particle Kid – whose LP Time Capsule is at radio now. The site notes that the sprawling, two-disc affair “is an experimental, genre-bending work we highly recommend you hear. The album features contributions from Margo Price, J Mascis, Jim James, Sean […]
Red Bull Explores The Histories of IPR and Savage Republic
Red Bull Music Academy writes, “Inspired by equal parts Los Angeles punk energy, visual artistic experimentation encouraged via study at UCLA and his own individual passions, Bruce Licher founded Independent Project Records (known as IPR for short) in 1980 as both a record label and a fine arts experiment, with his releases packaged in unique combinations of letterpress design and […]
Grimy Goods Praises Julia Bhatt’s “Eclectic, Upbeat” Debut
Grimy Goods says 20-year-old Julia Bhatt has “a sea of possibilities ahead of her with her fresh and endearing sound… Bhatt’s debut work is an eclectic, upbeat collection of newer and older tunes; the combination of which result in thoughtful arrangements indicative of Bhatt as a growing individual. Her new album captures a youthful longing for clarity and direction, […]
Thrills Magazine Calls Color Green “Amazing”
Thrills Magazine writes, “Even after their amazing cassette tape came out in 2021, Color Green felt more like a well-kept secret than an actual band. With a couple of road-seasoned musicians behind the wheel, the group has started to gain attention as news of their debut album and stand-alone singles get introduced to the world. I guess songs […]
David Hillyard Brings His Rocksteady 7 To Alberta
Calgary Reggaefest is bringing David Hillyard and the Rocksteady 7 to Alberta with shows in Calgary and Edmonton next month. Stay Happening has the details, here, and notes that “Dave Hillyard is a tenor saxophonist originating from San Diego, California. He has performed in groups such as The Slackers, The Rocksteady Seven, The Donkey Show, Hepcat, Stubborn All-Stars and has guested with […]
Loud Women Zine Says Julia Bhatt Can’t Be Ignored
Loud Women has rendered its verdict on Julia Bhatt‘s debut LP it is what it is, writing that “Miami artist Julia Bhatt shines… this Gen-Z genre bending artist is a rising star that can’t be ignored. Barely out of teenhood, Bhatt has gone through different life changes: graduating high school and then dealing with the pandemic […]
Nexus Newspaper Praises The Originality of Today’s Outfit
Nexus Newspaper, representing the student voice at Camosun College in British Columbia, recommends Today’s Outfit. Reviewer Nicholas Ihmels writes that the trio’s debut EP Your Perfect Self “offers fresh music that both resonates with its audience and provides them with a touching musical experience. What I really like about this album is its originality.” According to Ihmels, “The songs on Your […]
Aquarium Drunkard Interviews Color Green
Aquarium Drunkard, which co-released the new Color Green album with ORG Music, writes that “Color Green’s full-length debut is music of absolute forward motion, meant to be played from open car windows no matter the speed you’re traveling. The songs nod reverently to their forebears—from the Allmans-tinged sunshine of ‘Ill Fitting Suit’ to the JJ Cale taillight lament of ‘Ruby’—before tossing […]
