Macclesfield, UK based indie outfit Cassia have made an indelible impression on U.S. listeners with the release of their debut effort, "Replica" that came out this past Friday. I've been riding high with these handsome lads over the last couple of years with their sun soaked rhythms and youthful charm making an indelible impression on me and countless listeners abroad, and are starting to become a hot commodity here in the States as well. What sets these guys apart is their a

Boston based roots rock/americana collective Redwood Honey are turning heads and ears with their debut release that came out just last week titled "Wandering Mind". The guys have created a truly special effort that reflects where each of the band members are in their personal and professional lives, and seeks to expand their sound to a larger audience as well. The group consists of Sam Haiman on lead vocals and guitar, CC Ellis on bass, Nick Groat on drums, Matt Daspit on key

Photo Credit: John Ra Boston based but currently living out in LA, bass player and songwriter Johnnie Gilmore has just released his debut album called "Salt of The Earth". Johnnie has a simple structured style to him, with his experience on bass adds a great deal of sophistication and depth to his already well diverse musical repertoire. I was really impressed with Johnnie's skills, and adding in bass to the mix definitely makes him stand out in an immensely crowded field alr

From Hingham, MA comes the the intricate sounds of Not Today, who have just released their debut effort titled "Out of Phase". The talented group of youngsters have created a truly dynamic effort that captures where they are in life as musicians, and where they see themselves moving forward. The group consists of Olivia Monarch, Larkin Tanner, Cam Igo, Fionn Pina, Tas Claridge, and Kris McCarthy. There is a strong emphasis put on melodies throughout the duration of the album,

Boston based singer-songwriter Griffin Robillard is gearing up for the release of his debut album on September 15th titled "Cracks in The Ceiling", and the aforementioned title track is making the rounds as the first single. The song has a mellow, relaxing component to it that grabs your attention instantaneously, and doesn't let up in its resolve to really affect the way you think about music in general. I loved Griffin's vibe right from the start, and he bares some similari

Photo Credit: Alex Humphreys Boston local outfit Bat House have just released their playful new track titled "Yarn", from their upcoming self-titled album due to be released on April 14th. The track features a bevy of musical tempos and genres that find themselves well on the musical page, splattered here and about just enough for the listener to pick up the pieces and assemble. These guys have been featured on the site before, and I marveled at how they were unlike anything

Newcomers to the local music scene, White Cassette have landed on the map with their debut studio release that came out last month called "New World Haunts". The band's sound is directly located within the indie realm, but there are a bevy of influences across a host of other genres that makes this band's sound more appealing to the naked ear, and definitely hits at a different angle than most other groups are accustomed to. I really enjoyed these guys from the outset, and th

Photo Credit: Eric Fernberg Boston based indie pop group The Motivated Sequence are gearing to release their debut LP, and have just dropped the first musical hint off that effort with a tune called "Sci-Fi". The song has a strong, rhythmic personality with a nifty string section added in for good measure that provides something a little unexpected and also hints at the musical depth clearly on display. Frontman Zach Burt has a strong, demanding vocal presence that adds a rep

J. Alan Schneider of Jet Black Sunrise is stepping out on his own with the release of his debut solo album titled "Lo & Behold". The folk tinged effort is a welcome change of pace from the music he normally played with his other band, and harnesses all his creative energy into something that is mystifying and downright incendiary as his mellow, amber filled voice permeates strongly throughout his music, and begins a transformation of sorts into a more than confident performer