The New York DIY band Norwood‘s new album, the exciting Lizzy White Doesn’t Give a Fu*k, parties hard with fast-moving,…
Best Indie Rock Songs, Bands, Albums
Album Review: Empire of Gold
One-man alt. rock/grunge/indie outfit Empire of Gold, headed by Portland musician, Michael Jack Dole, has been on our radar for…
Great Alt. Rock Songs 2019 – Elegant Elephant, Revolvers, Velvela, First Names, Oskar Braves & Others
Best Soundcloud 2019 Alt-Rock Songs playlist featuring Elegant Elephant, Revolvers, Velvela, 10 Yr Program, First Names, Oskar Braves, Ragman’s Daughter,…
IRC’s Top Indie Albums of 2019, Vol. II: The Lighthouse Commission
The Lighthouse Commission’s debut album, Angels & Aliens, is one the first in a series of DIY/indie/alt albums of 2019…
Top Ten Songs, November 2019 – Lightouts, Sture, Ten Minute Detour, Dan Atta, Tiny Kingdoms & More
These are just some of the fantastic artists and bands of 2019 that we were turned on to and shared…
Top 10 Songs, October 2019 – Carol Blaze, Loud Library, Marble House, Distant Creatures & More
Is something better late if it’s really great? As most of our playlists (and since you guys decide the Top…
IRC’s Top Indie Albums of 2019, Vol. I – ‘Hush’ by Tracy Bryant
Los Angeles solo artist Tracy Bryant has a lot on his mind. Living in arguably one of the most superficial…
Dec2019 Indie Rock w/ Rvana Shmata, Ali Hugo, Mårten Lärka, Fatgrip Band, Jody Cooper
It’s hard to believe another year is almost over. The best new indie and DIY songs for December 2019 include…
Leo Manzari’s New Clip Teases 2020 Album Release
After a series of singles throughout 2019 that gained more and more attention and love from bloggers, fans and playlisters,…
2019 Alternative Christmas Songs Playlist – Late Greats, Arcade Fire, Dr. Dog, Guster, The Hives
To the rescue: 2019’s Best Indie & Alt. Rock Xmas Songs playlist. By now, some of you might be trumped-out…
Album Review: Summer Colds’ ‘Here Comes Nothing’
It has been a big year for Ashland, Oregon indie rock/power pop trio Summer Colds. The increasingly popular band dropped…
How-To Guide for Changing Cello Bow Hairs
Admit it or not, the bow is one of the most neglected accessories in the family of string instruments. We…