If you haven’t heard of Finish Ticket, it’s time to look them up. The California indie rock band, which was featured on Conan in September, makes truly interesting music, combining powerful melodies with insightful lyrics. Last year, they toured with…
Interview: Run River North
Run River North has had quite the successful year. In February, the six-piece Los Angeles-based folk rock band released their second album Drinking from a Salt Pond this February. Now, they’re playing venues across America with Finish Ticket and Irontom. We…
Interview: Matthew Russell of Cheat Codes
Cheat Codes is on a roll. The three-piece EDM group, which consists of Trevor Dahl, Kevin Ford, and Matthew Russell, recently signed to 300 Entertainment (the label of Fetty Wap and Young Thug). Which is surely an indication that it…
From the Record Crate: The Killers – “Sam’s Town” (2006)
In 2004, The Killers released Hot Fuss and became one of the most notable names in alternative rock. The album mixed new wave influences with early 2000s edginess, and everyone loved it—especially its catchy singles “Mr. Brightside” and “Somebody Told…
10 Classic Rock Songs You Can Play on the Ukulele
The ukulele is a versatile instrument that can put a refreshing spin on any type of music—including your favorite rock hits. Here are ten classic rock songs that are fairly simple and incredibly fun to play on the ukulele. The…
Album Review: Bad Suns – “Disappear Here”
Disappear Here, the newest album by California alt-rock band Bad Suns, sounds like it was created for sunset drives down winding roads. The follow-up to 2014’s Language and Perspective, it takes the listener on a journey through a myriad of…
Album Review: The Head and the Heart – “Signs of Light”
It’s a blessing that Signs of Light, the new album by Seattle folk band The Head and the Heart, was released in early September. It contains several gems that would make ideal background music for introspective autumn days, when the…
