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.

Excited to bring to you today an interview with Brooklyn based psychedelic rockers Monogold, who will be stopping by Atwood's Tavern in Cambridge this coming Wednesday, February 3rd. The guys have a spaced out, luxurious vibe complete with stunning instrumentation, breathtaking stage presence, and a strong musical sensibility about them that will keep your eyes and ears locked and squarely focused on them. Frontman Keith Kelly was nice enough to devote some time while preppin

From the mean streets of Brooklyn, Animal Years are back at it with a taste off their upcoming sophmore EP with a song titled "Give It Up". Frontman Mike McFadden & company are clearly in their element with a fresh, diverse musical nugget that really evokes the band's hard working charisma and charm that is at its highest degree possible now. Featuring organically laced instrumentation including some faint banjo elements heard in the distance and cooing vocals intersparsed th

Originally based from here in Boston but now calling Brooklyn their home turf, lo-fi indie rockers Vivid Dreams are giving listeners a taste of their sound with their new track titled "Alpha & Omega". The song has a diverse, explorative sound that allows the listener to get a sense of who they are musically right from the get go, and is able to find a delicate balance between all the individual musical influences from each member that balances out their sound tremendously, an

Tell your parents you’re going to seeing Spirit Animal in the Middle East and you’re basically scheduling your own intervention. But since when did parents and popular music mix anyways? Coming straight from Brooklyn, Spirit Animal brings the sounds of the house to the Cambridge venue tonight. A mix of rock and anthemic house music that is both stealthy and healthy to any music lover’s taste, the band is currently touring around the Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic. The band ha

Based right out of Brooklyn, Lawrence Trailer will be making a stopover in the Boston area next Monday, September 21st when he'll play the Mid East Corner in Cambridge. Originally born in Miami but calling Brooklyn his home base, Lawrence has a homespun and poignant folk sound that really drives the emotion all home that will come spilling forth at you once you hear his music. I rapidly fell hard for his music, and really discoered a bond that really allowed me to relate to t

Brooklyn based Goste has just put out a music video for the song "Hold On/Let Go". The clip takes us on a journey through the studio as he puts this magic all together, and is also interspersed with some vintage clips that when combined, create a otherworldly effect that sets this vid apart from all the others and is unique in the qualities and characteristics that it exudes. The vid was created by Chris Cucinotto who has his own company called Chris Thomas Creative, who did

Brooklyn's own indie troupe Pearl and The Beard have made available their latest track titled "You" available for streaming. The song has a frenetic, high energy approach with elements of Yeah Yeah Yeahs evident in their sound, coupled with indelible vocals and high octane instrumentation that will definitely have you grappled by the time the song has concluded. I was pleasantly surprised with what I heard from these guys, and really found a common ground to draw a conclusion

Brooklyn based singer songwriter Santiparro has collaborated with Will Oldham on his brand new single, "The Benefit of Confrontation". The song really digs deep with mystically laced acoustic melodies that evoke a serene, natural soundscape that really makes you aware of who he is and what he hopes to accomplish with this track. I was intensely curious with Santiparro seeing as I've never heard of him, and was willing to discover his music as he displays a certain ethereal na

Brooklyn based Animal Years will be playing a support role for Jesus On The Mainline tonight @ Great Scott. The band have been featured on the site previously, and this event is a great way for some local fans to get acquainted wth the group while also checking out some other sights and sounds that will greatly enhance your evening. The band is touring behind their latest studio effort "Sun Will RIse" that highlights the group's indie based aesthetic that melds in wonderfully

Brooklyn based soul-pop artist Joe Marson has released his terrific new vid for the song "Here With Me". The dimly lit clip evokes the raw passion and intensity that Joe was aiming for when recording this song in the studio with a brilliant display of vocals and warm, inviting instrumentation to go along with it that gives it a homey feeling and makes you feel comfrtable as the cold of winter approaches. I really enjoyed this vid and its ability to make you feel like that Joe

Brooklyn based Idgy Dean has just put out the explosive video clip for the song "The Indian Squirrel Dance". The interesting sounding title tells you everything you need to know about this clip with vivid, out there imagery coupled with the sing's hypnotic, pounding percussion beat that sets things off with a tribal look and feel to it that takes you on a journey through Idgy's musical persona that is complex and is like nothing we've ever encountered before. What struck me a

Brooklyn based songstress Meghann Wright is slated to perform at The Middle East Upstairs tonight. Meghann has a soulful, impeccable voice that permeates throughout all the instrumentation throughou her music, and blends together different genres to create something so unique and passionate that it's almost exclusive to her own little world. I've covered Meghann several times before here on the site, and she definitely has that little extra edge and spark to her that sets her

Brooklyn based indie collective The Attic Ends have just put out their stunning new single called "The Heat Is Hell". The track takes a subtle, layered approach with intense, pounding instrumentation greeting you at first listen and the thunderous lead vocals of Samantha Rex providing for an energetic and thorough listening experience that will definitely leave a mark on you. I was blown away at Samantha's vocals that was the star of the show here, and the rest of the band sh

Brooklyn based indie rockers Glass Elephant have just put out their latest single called "Toledo". The song is a majestic, towering opus with wonderfully positioned instrumentation and lightly toned guitars that combine beautifully with the vocals at hand to create a aesthetically pleasing sonic wavelength that shows what happens when four musicians come together to create something so simple and organically composed. I enjoyed how the band didn't have to go over the top to c

Brooklyn based duo The Henry Millers have just put out their latest effort titled "Posies". The eclectic twosome are known for crafting seriously heavy indie rhythms that showcase a deep musical bond encased between the two that takes listeners into their own little private paradise where life holds no boundaries and musical self-expression is welcomed with open arms here. The title track starts things off with a harmonic bliss set forth by John McCallum and Katie Schecter th

Brooklyn based fuzz rockers Mount Sharp have just unveiled their latest EP titled "Weird Fears". The collection is a juxtaposed blend of spaced out rhythms that can't possibly be confined to one genre, and hints at a remarkable musical progression for the group who continues to find ways to hone their craft. The disc starts out with "Crazy Eyes", a distorted number that jumps all over the musical radar and is a little abrasive in its musical offering to the audience, but the

Brooklyn based dance pop artist Lilly Wolf has released her intriguing vid for the song "Pop Dream". The clip takes a subtle approach with gorgeous shots of Lilly bringing about a sense of melancholy and warmth with the lightly toned melodies definitely being a ear opener and bringing about a sense of fascination with this artist that is relatively unknown at the moment, but is starting to gain a footing in the music scene right now. I found much to enjoy from Lilly, and real

Today we catch up with a band who are no stranger to the site, Manic Pixi! The guys just recently released their debut album called "Sugar Bomb" much to the delight of many who got their wish recently to see the band perform in the Boston area at The Middle East Upstairs after several shows in the Brooklyn area. The lovable foursome was cool enough to do an interview following that said show while partaking in some eats as the night grew darker and the laughs started increasi

Kicking off another week of Artist Spotlight with a look at Brooklyn by way of Birmingham, AL's own Celeste! Her sound is an electronically guided blend of R&B conjured upon an indie mindset that expresses itself freely and doesn't feel the need to extrapolate much and just lets the song do its own thing and evolve organically into an all eoncmpassing track that spand across multiple genre ideals. I was impressed with her sound, even though it didn't really fit in initially w