Alvarez Kings
The indie-pop band Alvarez Kings from Sheffield in England formed in 2005 with Brothers Simon (Vocals / Guitar) and Paul Thompson (Bass) along with Sean Parkin (Guitar) and Rich Walker (Drums). Their first release a single The Sequel dates back to 2010, this was followed by the 2011 EP Patience Is Strength and they have just released the four […]
Stuart Newman – Bored of Idiot Chatter EP review
Stuart Newman has recently released his latest six track EP – Bored of Idiot Chatter, which came out in May 2012. It has been just over two years since I first reviewed Stuart Newman and his material has developed nicely. Opening with (We’re Living in) Another Dimension a reflective of the current state of world, remonstrating against […]
Small Multiples
Small Multiples is the electronic rock duo of Craig Hartley and Eli Friedmann who call in services of vocal bass and drums as necessary out of New York in the USA. The core of the material lies within electronics, yet the duo manage to wrap the music in layers that often hide the pillars behind façades of instrumental riven band constructs. Whilst […]
The Chorderoys
From Austin in Texas we find Greg Denn (Vocals / Guitar), Jon Denn (Vocals / Drums) and Andrew Simmons (Vocals /Bass) also known as The Chorderoys. I have to confess I needed to do a little search on American spelling of corduroy before I got the joke , such is my simple brain. I have enjoyed this Monday […]
Doctrines
Permit me for one moment to introduce the most important reviewer on the website – Nathan Sturgeon – who has kindly agreed to lend a hand for a while. We will find out more about Nathan over time, but for now, let’s say – he has a heart set on the music business, but let’s leave that for […]
Bottle Cap Rockets – First Seven – EP review
It has been just over a year since the indie bands blog first took a look the Bottle Cap Rockets and the band has a new EP First Seven set for release later in June 2012 which was Produced and Engineered by Pete Surdoval known for his work with major recording artists Cat Stevens and Jimmy Cliff. […]
Shaun C Bryant
Shaun C Bryant is a singer/songwriter from Norwich in England who delivers a melodic rock ballad sound. There is a deft lyric and song-writing skill that emerges from the sounds that Shaun delivers with a gentle flurry like the feelings of snow drops falling from the sky. The material lands with a calmness, but quickly builds to a substantial layering. […]
Angry Young Man
Angry Young Man is the fuzz rock vehicle for Chris Young from Newcastle in England to bring his perspective of the world around. From an early background using 4 track recordings, which is evident in the raw-cut product that marks out Angry Young Man, Chris has developed form hobbyist to full-time musician playing all the instruments and generating the […]
Band of the week 10th to 16th June 2012
The Band of the week top five chart for w/e 16th June 2012 features bands from three countries and a wide range of musical styles, as would be expected of the readers of the Indie Bands Blog. 1. The Guru (USA) 2. Exit Earth (England) No Light Sense is available on * 3. Bahia Buffalo (Mexico) The […]
Robot Company
Robot Company is an alternative indie rock band from Birmingham in England. M. Scott Bishop (vocal / guitar), Simon Heydecker-Dent (vocal / bass) and Ian Shirley (drums) have been together since September 2011. I often wonder about band names and why they are selected, having been in two, it mattered hugely at the time and I can […]
