The music of 23-year-old newcomer Knowlton Bourne might take a little while to grow on you. The Mississippi native plays a type of Southern shoegaze that might put off listeners looking for catchy, hook-filled melodies. Bourne ‘s debut full-length, “Songs From Motel 43,” didn’t do much for me on the first spin, but I found… Continue reading Knowlton Bourne at Pittsburgh in Tune
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Presents for Sally at Pittsburgh in Tune
British trio Presents for Sally have a noticeable fondness for the guitar-fueled indie pop/shoegaze sound of the 1990s, yet the band manages to put their own spin on a familiar sound. Presents for Sally earned kudos for their 2010 debut album “A Touch of Joy a Touch of Sadness” and build on that solid foundation… Continue reading Presents for Sally at Pittsburgh in Tune
Static Daydream at Pittsburgh in Tune
You should probably know going in that unless you are a fan of distortion and reverb — and I’m talking LOTS of distortion and reverb — you might enjoy the self-titled debut album from noise pop duo Static Daydream. Comprised of Paul Baker (Skywave, Ceremony) and girlfriend Jamie Casey, Static Daydream have unleashed an exhausting sonic… Continue reading Static Daydream at Pittsburgh in Tune
Marshmallow Coast at Pittsburgh in Tune
As an avowed fan of the Elephant 6 Recording Co., a collective of indie pop musicians that spawned the likes of The Apples in Stereo, Neutral Milk Hotel, Elf Power and Of Montreal, it should come as no surprise that I dig the music of Marshmallow Coast (aka singer/songwriter Andy Gonzales). The sublime “Vangelis Rides… Continue reading Marshmallow Coast at Pittsburgh in Tune
Bunnygrunt at Pittsburgh in Tune
Indie outfit Bunnygrunt have been at it, off and on, for more than 20 years without ever capturing the mainstream’s fancy. Matt Harnish and Karen Ried are the guiding creative forces behind the trio’s blend of 90’s-era indie pop and DIY punk and fifth full-length “Vol. 4” is their first album since 2009’s “Matt Harnish… Continue reading Bunnygrunt at Pittsburgh in Tune
Marshmallow Coast at Pittsburgh in Tune
As an avowed fan of the Elephant 6 Recording Co., a collective of indie pop musicians that spawned the likes of The Apples in Stereo, Neutral Milk Hotel, Elf Power and Of Montreal, it should come as no surprise that I dig the music of Marshmallow Coast (aka singer/songwriter Andy Gonzales). The sublime “Vangelis Rides… Continue reading Marshmallow Coast at Pittsburgh in Tune
Frog at Pittsburgh in Tune
Don’t feel bad if you haven’t yet heard of New York-based based indie rock duo Frog. Their 2013 self-titled debut EP failed to make much of an impact in the United States, though Scottish music blog GoldFlakePaint and British webzine Drowned in Sound heralded the album as one of the year’s best. Frog — Dan… Continue reading Frog at Pittsburgh in Tune
Fireworks at Pittsburgh in Tune
With a noise pop sound that drew inspiration from bands like My Bloody Valentine, The Shop Assistants and Buzzcocks, British outfit The Fireworks made a nice first impression in 2013 with the release of a self-titled EP. With the reverb-soaked vocals of Emma Hall and Matthew Rimell and plenty of fuzzy guitars, The Fireworks seemed… Continue reading Fireworks at Pittsburgh in Tune
Hobbes Fanclub at Pittsburgh in Tune
British shoegaze trio The Hobbes Fanclub are looking to make a name for themselves in the United States with the release of “Up at Lagrange.” It’s solid gathering of 11 tunes that are positively awash in distortion and reverb. Leon Carroll (vocals/guitar), Louise Phelan (bass/vocals) and Adam Theakston (drums) are clearly influences by fellow U.K.… Continue reading Hobbes Fanclub at Pittsburgh in Tune