Brooklyn based indie outfit Parlors have released an ear pleasing concoction titled "Lemon Ice". The band consists of Matt Fullam on lead vocals and guitar, Hart Mechlin on lead guitar, Matt DaSilva on bass, and Dan Fullam on drums. The track is an easy going, very accessible track with pleasant sounding rhythms and an overall laid-back, hospitable atmosphere with the group's sonic wavelengths working wonders almost immediately the moment you begin playing it. I had an incred

From the mean streets of Brooklyn comes the indie infected sounds of Active Bird Community, who are setting their sights to Great Scott in Allston this Sat. 10/6. The guys have a youthful, dynamic sound that seeks out your brain synapses, and really puts these guys on a pedestal almost immediately largely due to their swooning good looks and amazing skills as musicians. The group consists of Tom D'Agostino on lead vocals and guitar, Adnrew Wolfson on vocals and lead guitar, Z

Photo Credit: Jack Maraghy Brooklyn based alt-rockers The Living Strange have just released their brand new record to the masses called "Gunk" They have a dark edged tonality to them, with riveting melodies and a strong musical pedigree that will more than raise a few eyebrows. The group consists of Elijah Sokolow on lead vocals and guitar, Ben Shafrir on drums, Miles Blue Spruce on bass and backing vocals, and Nico Sleater on synth and backing vocals. The guys may not ring a

Brooklyn based indie rockers OxenFree have released their wild and frenetic new single titled "Garbage Collector". The tune bares some similarities to their garage rock contemporaries The Strokes, but with a more modern sensibility attached to them that makes them aurally attractive right from the gate. The band have a electric stage presence that really encapsulates the magic captured on record and translates itself well into a live setting. I found these guys to be very app

Starting things off today with an interview featuring Southern inspired soul newcomers A Valley Son. Currently based in NYC, the band is reared from a very strong musical foundation with such diversity as Bruce Springsteen and The Allman Brothers firmly put on display to wow and marvel the audience with their wide ranging talents. It's not too often we come across such immense talent like this, so it was a real treat to sit down with the guys and talk about their beginnings a

Brooklyn based indie popper pronoun is gearing up to make a big splash when she stops by Great Scott in Allston on Mon. 6/26. The name may strike a bell for some, with her delightful indie synth combos creating for a delectable listen that has been taking people by storm. I was intensely curious of hearing her music as I'm familiar with her by name only, and was quite pleased with what I heard from first listen. Originally going by the name of Alyse Vellturo, pronoun has a un

Brooklyn based singer-songwriter Skye Steele has released his colorful new single "All That Light". The psych folk musical infusions will leave you breathless as Skye navigates his way through the track with remarkable ease and aplomb. It seems that psych folk is becoming an emerging sub genre as yesterday I featured Hayden Calnin who also dabbles in that genre as well, and Skye is just adding a plethora of skills and talent to his already burgeoning musical resume. I found p

Photo Credit: Bex Griffin With roots in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, The Bottom Dollars are set to make their sounds known to local listeners when they drop by The Plough and Stars in Cambridge this weekend on Sat. 4/29. The band have a fresh, no nonsense blend of rock and roll that doesn't feel the need to pull a fast one on the audience, and is very straightforward in its properties to offer to the listener. Rounding out the band is Mick Greenwood, whom you may remember from h

With roots in Brooklyn and New Jersey, Ruby Bones is gearing up to make 2017 their break out year with their self-titled debut album set to be released on May 12th. The band is an innovative, exciting young act that goes about their business in a different manner than most other bands, and manages to completely incinerate and penetrate you with their musical prowess. The trio of Chris Nova, FC Spies, and James Janocha create for a truly exciting outfit that each all have thei

Photo Credit: Jeff Barnett-Winsby Have an interview all ready to go featuring Brooklyn based folk rockers Mail The Horse. The guys most certainly have name recognition, and are taking their set to the masses with a show later on tonight at O'Brien's in Allston with River Whyless that is sure to be packed with concertgoers seeing the band for the first time, curious and anxious to see what they're going to pull out of their musical sleeves for the audience to marvel over. Bass

Photo Credit: Claudia Veizaga Brooklyn based electric pop artist Reigen makes an indelible first impression on his brand new single "Weekend". His voice is soulful and beautiful amidst the backdrop of the electric pop beats bursting at every frame, and you really begin to swoon and fall head over heels over this blissful musical explosion happening right in front of your eyes. I thought something was special right from the get go instantly as I heard him, it was mostly his vo

Brooklyn based indie trio Ruby Bones have just unveiled their scorching hot new single "Heart of Darkness" that premiered via Consequence of Sound last month. The song has a neat, sonic progression with a bevy of melodies that move at a fast and furious pace, but at just the right speed for you to take notice of the downright sexy instrumentation at hand. The band is comprised of Chris Nova, FC Spies, and James Janocha whom you may remember from his time in Twin Berlin, a Bos

Brooklyn's own dynamic power duo The Falling Birds have released their brand new single titled "Anything Worse" off their new EP "What Is There To Talk About" out February 17th. Before that, the band will be stopping by O'Brien's in Allston this Wednesday Jan. 11th to expose their sound to a anxious and waiting crowd. The sound is old school rock and roll with the spirit and ingenue of The Black Keys established firmly within their grasp that sets them apart from the pack, an

NYC based prog-punk collective Manic Pixi make their return with their brand new studio effort titled Iron Heart. The 10 track collection continues the musical progression of an enticing young act that is blurring the lines between genres, and creating a blend of music that is representative of their own individual influences and where they are in their musical careers that is beginning to intersect at a crossroads that is brimming with possibilities. We start things off with

Brooklyn based alt-punkers Manic Pixi make their triumphant return with their brand new single that they premiered via Idobi late last week. The track sees the band taking a more serious turn with a fervent dose of pop-punk injected that breathes life into the entire musical foundation around them, and allows each individual musician to bring their own individual talents into the foray for everyone to take notice of. The band have some similarities to Paramore, but with a muc

Brooklyn based indie rockers The Attic Ends have just released their brand new single today titled, "They'll All Say No". The song has an upbeat, dance like atmosphere coupled with the band's articulate musicality that runs rampant the moment the song begins playing. Right when I heard it, I couldn't help but to dance uncontrollably in my seat, and really hints at the slight change of direction the band are taking this time around. The band have been featured on the site befo

Have an interview today w/ Brooklyn based garage sextet Evolfo. The guys are gearing up to hit the Mid East Upstairs later on tonight with Major and The Monbacks and Los Elk that will allow you cool off with some scorching tunes from a wide musical palette to choose from. I talked about the show last week in my preview, and I commented on how the guys have that certain edge to them and a harmonically charged persona that will make them the star attraction of the night, and on

From the mean streets of Brooklyn comes the diverse garage soul sounds of Evolfo, who will be playing at Mid East Upstairs next Wednesday 6/29. The guys have a sound similar to that of The Black Keys, but with an infusion of psychedelia that really hints at the band's musical diversity that is omnipresent every which way you turn. You can trace the band's origins to back at Berklee where they started out as a basement party act performing in the wee hours of the morning, all

Brooklyn based alt rockers Lion In The Mane have just premiered their brand new music video for the song "Echoes in Absence", the title track off their latest EP. The inventive clip takes you on a first person point of view frame, with up and close shots of beer being poured into a pint glass, along with candid shots of the band members acting their goofy selves along with performance stills of the guys evoking their musical chemistry and camaraderie that is evident when you

Brooklyn's own Lion In The Mane made an indelible impression on concertgoers last night when they took the stage at a sold out Mid East Downstairs where they supported The Spill Canvas. They had an insatiable stage presence, and an extremely melodic charge right out of the gate that captivated me right from the start. Frontman Jon Masters is much like his last name, taking on guitar, vocals, and bass while delivering an onslaught of rhythm and energy to the surrounding area.