There’s an air of mystery surrounding American Culture; one certainty is that Pure American Gum is their debut album. The band describes its ten songs as “Music for Introverts,” and this might be true, but they also characterize a life-affirming byproduct of their namesake, specifically the sound of colluding youth banging out a batch of… Continue reading American Culture at The Vinyl District
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American Culture at When You Motor Away
The music of American Culture wears its American rock credentials proudly. Think The Replacements, The Henry Clay People, Springsteen, Velvet Underground, Dinosaur Jr and Guided By Voices. It may not be easy to articulate the American essence, but we grew up on this stuff, bought records and went to shows. This is our rock music… Continue reading American Culture at When You Motor Away
American Culture at Hey Reverb
Denver band American Culture describes its music as “pop music for introverts.” It’s an apt description of the sound — and we’ll get to that in a minute — but it also describes the image the band cultivates. They request no photos during live performances, and the band photos mostly have members faces blacked out. “They… Continue reading American Culture at Hey Reverb
American Culture at KVCU Denver
In a musical landscape that thrives on genre revivalism, it’s hard for bands to sound unique while also letting their influences shine through. But for American Culture’s newest record, Pure American Gum, the group is able to be nostalgic without sounding dated. Comprised of former members of Bad Weather California and current members of Homebody,… Continue reading American Culture at KVCU Denver
American Culture at Independent Clauses
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Animal Daydream at Get It On Vinyl
Some of the coolest things come out of Sweden; Ikea, Volvo and now, Animal Daydream. While the band is a duo, there is allot of sound packed in their new EP Easy Pleasures out now on Jigsaw Records. The four track seven-inch is loaded with lush harmonies and jangly guitars. It’s easy to feel nostalgic… Continue reading Animal Daydream at Get It On Vinyl
Animal Daydream at Whisperin and Hollerin
Yet another cool band coming out of the very busy Gothenburg scene. This time, however, instead of being on a Swedish label like Birds Will Sing For You, Animal Daydream are instead on cool American indie Jigsaw Records out of Seattle. Still, one thing is for sure they sound like they would make a great… Continue reading Animal Daydream at Whisperin and Hollerin
American Culture at Examiner
Sometimes good music needs to be found while searching among the record bins, the internet and intimate live music clubs. For every Fall Out Boy and One Direction there are a dozen bands that do not have massive marketing campaigns, hours of airplay, big production budgets or copious amounts of TV exposure. It is these… Continue reading American Culture at Examiner
American Culture at Get It On Vinyl
Rock and pop seem to be genres that are easy to combine. It has been done for years. Yet so many bands try too hard and end up overplaying both sides without finding the middle ground. American Culture is the real deal. The band knows the rock/pop sweet spot and their new full length Pure… Continue reading American Culture at Get It On Vinyl
Animal Daydream at Big Takeover
Hailing from Gothenburg, Sweden, Animal Daydream debut with four songs nodding to the mellow sounds of ’70s soft rock. Though only a duo, Animal Daydream’s sound is grand. Lush production encapsulates perfectly crafted songs, allowing vintage synthesizers and smooth vocals to work the Steely Dan vibe. The title track references Fleetwood Mac, not only in… Continue reading Animal Daydream at Big Takeover