From our nation's capital in Washington DC comes the indie infused sounds of The Colonies, who have just released their brand new album last Friday titled "Bound To Be Something Good". The album's title is a harbinger of what is to come from these extremely talented gentlemen. The group consists of Pete Stevens, Joey Mamlin, Jordan Mullaney, and Dylan Trupiano. Their sound is a mixture of garage rock a la The Strokes, and some blues rock influences courtesy of The Black Keys

Local rock phenoms Dutch Tulips are gearing up for a big local show happening this Thur. 1/17 at O'Brien's in Allston where they'll be joined by Monkeys Of A Bygone Era and Babydriver. The guys are putting the finishing touches on their brand new album that should see the light of day relatively soon, and are eager to see some lovely faces in front of them when they play some of their tunes. The group consists of Jack Holland on lead vocals and guitar, Michael Holland on bass

NYC based duo QTY have something up their musical sleeve when they stop by The Paradise on October 27 in support of their debut album. The band has a tightly wound, garage rock element to their style reminiscent of The Strokes in most aspects, but with their own musical identity forged within to balance out the existing framework, and expose something that is truly unique and original. I had a blast listening to the two from the get go, and they really seem to be in the midst

Over the next few days, I have a slew of interviews planned with some up and coming acts that don't ring a bell just yet, but will in due time as you'll be cranking their songs up loud to get the full brunt of their musical power.Today, we have an interview with up and coming garage rockers Tarah Who? With roots in Paris and Los Angeles, this collective is yearning to make a strong impression here in the States, and seeks to bring about some interest in their music from peopl

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

Local Boston garage rockers The Maxims released their debut, self-titled EP last month and it's definitely one you'll want to have on repeat throughout the summer. The disc is a vivacious, fun collection of tunes that showcases a wealth of diversity emanating strongly from these wizards who know how to inject some groove and sophistication into their music. What makes them unique is their ability to traverse genres, and offer up something different than most other bands out t

Kicking things off with an interview with New Jersey based indie rockers Ruby Bones. These upstarts have been getting a lot of notice lately with the release of their self titled debut LP that is equal parts indie and punk slammed into one to create a indelible and satisfying blend that you'll definitely want to have on repeat for some time to get the full brunt of. The trio of James Janocha, FC Spies, and Chris Nova were awesome enough to sit down and talk about their musica

Photo Credit: Andrew Thomas Lee From the confines of Southern hospitality in Atlanta, GA comes the gratifying sounds of The Head, who will be stopping by the Boston area at O'Brien's this coming Tuesday 4/18. The band have a straightforward, indie/garage rock sound a la The Strokes with their own artistic and creative vision set forth that puts these guys into a different pantheon than their peers. I was quite impressed with my first listen of them, and they really seem to ha

Local indie newcomers Bat House have just released their terrific new single titled "Patterns". The song is a combination of indie and garage rock influences that are juxtaposed on top of a bevy of guitars and indelible vocals that provide for an entertaining and thorough mixture that shows the wealth of talent and diversity that this band is capable of displaying at any given time. I didn't know much about these guys going in, but now I'm well versed in what's available in t

Boston based garage DIY rockers Earth Heart will be playing a local show next Mon. 11/21 that is worthy of checking out on your musical radar. It will be at Charlie's Kitchen in Harvard Square and will also feature Soft Pyramids and Dead Elect. The band released their latest LP "Homesick" this past August to great local acclaim from myself and countless others, who marvel at the band's musical abilities that are beyond comprehension right now. The band have crafted a garage r

Boston based garage rockers Earth Heart have released their brand new, homemade music video for the song "Demons". The DIY styled clip shows the creative ingenue that the band have flowing through their veins with random shots of the band watching Full House reruns on TV, then deciding to head out for a late night stroll that sounds like the start of a horror movie gone awry with an ominous vibe ahead hence the song's title. Anytime a band walks into a graveyard, it doesn't g

Denver based duo In The Whale are gearing up to make their presence known in the Boston area next Thursday 9/29 when stop by the Mid East Upstairs. The guys have a loud, hard nosed sound that is an amalgamation of the band's individual influences that are loud, furious, and sometimes in your face, but in the end it all comes together as one delightful musical mixture that you'll find yourself coming back to for more. I was pleasantly surprised by these guys as they have their

Boston based garage rockers Earth Heart have just released their debut album today called "Homesick". This effort has been in a long time in the making, with the band being meticulous in their approach and taking their time in making sure that the effort is exactly the way that they envisioned it when they were mapping the effort out in the studio. The band have an easily accessible, garage rock vibe to them with brilliant melodies, deep punctuating rhythms, and tightly wound

Boston based garage rock upstarts Earth Heart are gearing up to play a local show tomorrow night @ Out of The Blue Too art gallery in Cambridge alongside local buzz bands Dead Trains and Jarva Land.Earth Heart have a diverse, musical swagger to them with a DIY mentality instilled within them that puts them in a category all of their own, and allows listeners to marvel over their musical textures that are just brimming with creativity spilling over the sides. The guys have bee

Locally based DIY garage rockers Earth Heart have released their inventive new track "Homesick", the title track from their forthcoming release. The song is a refreshing blend of garage rock elements with an indie minded aesthetic that springs to life almost immediately, and puts their best musical guns right on display for everyone to marvel over. Led by the inviting Katie Coriander on vocals and guitar, with Matt Axten on drums and Natan Keyes on bass, this trio is a formid

Fairly recent additions to the scene, Rival Island have just unearthed their cover vid of Tom Petty's "You Got Lucky". The video features a man in a bunny costume galvanting around driving a car, living the life of a normal human being that can be interpreted in a vast number of ways. Members Tommy Flynn and Joe Lamonica make an appearance in the clip, performing their unique blend of garage rock that has no defined classification, and that is just how the boys like it as the

It's finally here! The time of the year where everyone around starts gathering up their "Best Of" lists, and I have racked my brain trying to drum up what were the best albums over the past year that I played endlessly on repeat and couldn't get out of my system? Well, after much deliberating, I've finally compiled my list of the Top 10 albums of the past year. One of the most diverse and deep lists by far, this collection represents what was a diverse and entertaining year f

“Drowner,” the new album from Twin Berlin, is an aggressive and honest 10-song collection with extremely apparent classic influences. By “classic influences,” I basically just mean Nirvana. Cobain’s growl has a new channel in Matt Lopez’s dirty and emotional vocals, and his skill at basic pop songwriting, hidden under heaps of overdrive and attitude, is equally evident in Twin Berlin’s songs. Opening track “Stay Clean” shows the influence within about four seconds, with a rif

Torrington, CT based garage rockers Twin Berlin are back on the scene with their just completed, brand new studio album titled 'Drowner", and have just unveiled the lineup for their all star release show set for PA's Lounge on 10/23. These guys have been nothing short of stellar in their musical time on this earth, seeing them in concert the last couple of times has always been a raucous affair, usually resulting in articles of clothing being shed, and lots of drinking and ga

NYC based alt-rockers The Dough Rollers are getting ready to make a local appearance in the Boston area next Tuesday 9/7 when they grace the stage at Great Scott over in Allston. The band have a funky, vivacious sound that combines elements of garage and blues rock into a unique concoction that really shows off the collective diversity that the band have set forth and prepared just for you. The band made an appearance on Late Show With David Letterman back in March, and relea