So close is the friendship between the Features and southern rock superstars Kings of Leon that this album was originally self-released in 2008, then re-released last year as the product of a joint venture of Bug Music and Kings of Leon that allowed Kings to sign and promote artists they were familiar with. more… “The Features”
An ambitious recording running longer than most albums, the debut EP from this Livingston-based progressive rock band is heavily influenced by such prog luminaries as Dream Theater and Genesis. more… “A Torn Mind”
Formed just over a year ago, the maturity of Stirling’s Miniature Dinosaurs can be a bit frightening. The songs on ‘Chatterbox’ are polished up-tempo pop numbers that almost routinely boast big, powerful choruses and hooks with an abundance of indie credibility. more… “Miniature Dinosaurs”
Relying on keyboards with the equivalent sound quality of an original Nintendo system, equipment elitists are going to be disappointed by ‘Something Good’ but that’s no bad thing. more… “The Paraffins”
Although they’re more Free Town than Cape Town, Vampire Weekend still stand out in indie rock circles for incorporating elements of African pop into their music. more… “Vampire Weekend”