Sometimes, I listen to songs that will distract my brain from the monotony of day to day life. Other times, I play tunes that I believe will take me on a journey, stuff that I have to deeply and emotionally invest in that invokes a whole host of thoughts and feelings. And occasionally, I find […]
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Post-Rock
Premiere: Belle Sonder – Of All The Things That Make You Happy
About a month ago, I had the pleasure of reviewing the fantastic How Do You Get Out (Of Your Head) by UK/Norway two-piece Belle Sonder. When listening to that song, I was immediately struck by the band’s ability to cut through all of the emotional barriers people place around themselves and get straight to the heartstrings with […]
Song Of The Day: Capitol – Weathered
After the release of their critically acclaimed debut, Dream Noise, in 2019, Capitol have returned with a new single titled Weathered. The highly anticipated song is an affectionate nod towards their ’80s influences of Slowdive, The Cure, and Joy Division. Drawing inspiration from the loneliness and desire of companionship many are facing during COVID-19, Weathered is an open love […]
Song Of The Day: Belle Sonder – How Do You Get Out (Of Your Head)
Long-distance relationships. They’re a bit of a hot topic on romance blogs. Now, I can’t say I’ve ever seen any of my colleagues at Independent Music News step into the shoes of a love guru, but today that all changes! I have proof that they work, and it comes in the form of Belle Sonder; […]
Review: VASA – Heroics
Every person has those albums that hold a special place in their heart. Whether it be due to the evocative, nostalgia-inducing powers they hold, or the euphoric feeling they never fail to give us, they are essential pieces of art that nestle neatly into a cornerstone of the mind. I was lucky enough to get […]
Review: Magnificent Lions – Self Titled
Randomly selecting music rarely produces a worthwhile outcome. But for at least one instance in my lifetime, the results were actually wonderful. Magnificent Lions is a four-piece indie/emo/post-rock band making noise in the unexpectedly vibrant scene in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Their debut was the refreshing outlier that I discovered while cycling through new releases on Bandcamp.com. […]