Mind Equals Blown

If Sons was a superhero clan, they would be called the Dynamic Four. Now that I have your attention with my cheesy one-liner, elaboration is necessary. The definition of dynamic is as follows: adjective: characterized by constant change, activity, or progress. Keep Quiet is the perfect example of this word. Sons exhibits characteristics of a

Usually I am a very strong believer in changing sound to adapt to the times. A band not changing its sound leads to irrelevance, and nobody wants that. Of course, relevance is also associated with the number of accomplishments the band is able to bust out in short periods of time – for example, Nada

Let me put my realtor hat on for a second to say this: Location, location, location. Now I’ll take the hat off and reason with you: Small-town bands are always at a disadvantage for reasons that are pretty self-explanatory. A smaller population equals smaller chances that population has people who are interested in your music.

There is hardly a somber moment on the Fairfax native powerpop-rock band Fourth Quarter Comeback’s five-track EP, titled Finders Keepers. The upbeat beginning sticks until the final song. Opener “When I Fall” is a track that is sure to wake you up with the dog-whistle synth note in the first few seconds; thankfully, that note

The Say Anything that everyone has been looking for is back! It has been quite the transition from Is A Real Boy to their self-titled album, and quite the change of heart from fans. But with “Burn A Miracle,” they resume back to their rightful sound, a spot somewhere between Is A Real Boy and

In the breezy fall days of October, when the trees changed their hues and long nights paid their dues, I thought to myself: I can’t wait for a new Black Keys album in 2012.  I got on to YouTube and found out the band was not only recording a new album, but that it was

Vocals are an essential part of a band like Car Party. You’re probably thinking ‘when are they NOT essential?’  Well, when the band is an instrumental one; which happens to not be Car Party. Nonetheless, their four-song EP High and Low Places is successful with catchy melodies and relatable lyrics; the vocals are not the only

As far as indie music goes, there is a ton of competition. In order to truly stand above the masses, you have to provide something unique and exceptional to capture people’s interest enough to warrant further listens. That’s exactly what Weatherbox has done with their brand new EP, Follow the Rattle of the Afghan Guitar.