Try The Pie is the songwriting project of San Jose-based musician/writer/artist Bean Tupou. ‘Rest’ is a seductive mix of sugar and citrus, as achingly sincere as Kim Deal at her finest. You can’t help holding your breath to hear how the story ends. “I wrote the songs over a duration of three years (2005-2008) and… Continue reading Try the Pie at Innocent Words
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Stutter Steps at Innocent Words
Everything around us is chaos, panic, and impending disaster. But Ben Harrison is keeping it cool. The debut self-titled album from his band, Stutter Steps doesn’t spit in the face of death—it gives death a warm hug and invites it inside for a game of Scrabble. Ten songs of sadness and bliss, Stutter Steps is… Continue reading Stutter Steps at Innocent Words
HHBTM Records Label Profile at Innocent Words
Mike Turner never actually intended to start his own record label; it just sort of happened. Years later, he never intended to start his own music publicity firm. That just sort of happened as well. But 16 years after the first Happy Happy Birthday to Me Records (HHBTM) release, he has one of the Southeast’s… Continue reading HHBTM Records Label Profile at Innocent Words
Moon Types at Innocent Words
Moon Types hail from Sweden and play sugary sweet, jangly pop songs on this three-song 7-inch ‘Know the Reason.’ Formed by Jesper Klein and Stephen Naron on guitar and bass, respectively, the four-piece is rounded out by Jesper Nyrén on drums and Josefin Klein on keyboards and vocals. The band draws influences from modern bands… Continue reading Moon Types at Innocent Words
Presents for Sally at Innocent Words
“Colours & Changes” is the 2nd album from the UK band Presents for Sally. Formed in 2009, the three piece has taken in many influences and managed to form a sound all of their own. If the debut album showed promise of what the band could do, then “Colours & Changes” has set it in… Continue reading Presents for Sally at Innocent Words
Noon:30 at Innocent Words
TEN: For the past two years, each Friday, Innocent Words has put the spotlight on up and coming artists/bands with 10 questions we like to call IW10. The tradition continues… Hometown: Started in Washington DC, now the band is split between New York City and Los Angeles. Members and Instruments: Aissa: noise maker Blue: singer… Continue reading Noon:30 at Innocent Words
Fireworks at Innocent Words
Hometown: London and Brighton, UK Members and Instruments: Matthew Rimell – vocals & guitar Emma Hall – vocals, tambourine, guitar Isabel Albiol – bass Shaun Charman – drums & additional guitar on the album Short Bio (in your own words): A muck about rehearsal, a couple of songs were enough to start The Fireworks. After… Continue reading Fireworks at Innocent Words
Fireworks at Innocent Words
Despite a fairly generic moniker, the debut full length from the UK-based The Fireworks, ‘Switch Me On,’ manages to blow away any preconceived notions about this being just another run-of-the-mill indie pop band. Even with two solid 7 inches and a well-received EP to their name, this full length is proof that the band is… Continue reading Fireworks at Innocent Words
Throwing Muses at Innocent Words
In the fall of 2013, seminal indie rock band Throwing Muses broke a 10-year hiatus – although to be honest it wasn’t much of a hiatus for front woman Kristin Hersh who continued to releases masterful solo albums and guitar-driven punk rock with her other band 50 Foot Wave. But I digress. Throwing Muses return… Continue reading Throwing Muses at Innocent Words
Lunchbox at Innocent Words
After more than a decade off, the Berkley power pop band Lunchbox is back with what is easily their finest collection of songs. A little goofy, but immensely fun, ‘Lunchbox Loves You’ is 10 indie pop songs brimming with jangly guitars, singalong choruses and plenty of hand claps. Infectiously optimistic, the band has slimmed down… Continue reading Lunchbox at Innocent Words