Tag: <span>pop</span>

Sweet Spirit – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Sweet Spirit embodies their name, creating “get your ass moving” dance-able indie rock tracks! From their Facebook bio: Ironically, the nine-piece band Sweet Spirit started as a solo project. Austin singer Sabrina Ellis was going through some distressing times: the band that she fronted for several years, Bobby Jealousy, with her …

Calliope Musicals, 1/8/2016, Empire, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Calliope Musicals kicked off their show with a bang from a confetti cannon.  The energy of the show did not dissipate the entire concert.  With continuous hair flips and beautiful vocals Carrie Fussell  and band-mates had the crowd enthralled in the psych rock and folk pop that makes up their eclectic …

Birthmark – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Update: Unfortunately, Birthmark was removed from the SXSW schedule.  Hopefully we will be able to catch them on tour.   Birthmark is the exceptional electro pop solo project from Nate Kinsella of Joan of Arc.   From the last.fm bio – Under the appellation Birthmark, Nate Kinsella has embraced restraint in …

Jordan Klassen – “Baby Moses” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5: Now Streaming

“Baby Moses”, the first single off off Jordan Klassen’s new album Javelin (release date February 19th) is a beautiful piece of baroque pop.   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: December  7, 2015 Buy the single: Jordan Klassen – “Baby Moses” Official Website

We Are The City, 12/2/2015, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

We Are The City destroyed the stage at the Mohawk.  One of Music Felon’s SXSW 2015 Top 40, they didn’t disappoint!Their progressive rock songs kept heads bobbing and there new single, “Keep on Dancing” had the crowd grooving along.  The three piece outfit is made up of Cayne McKenzie (lead vocals and keyboard) …

Wild Child, 11/28/2015, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Wild Child has made it, playing a packed show at Stubb’s outdoor stage for their home town of Austin.  Their upbeat indie pop music contrasts with the sometimes dark breakup lyrics and put a smile on everyone’s face.  Kelsey’s and Alexander’s bright vocals and charming stage presents add to the …

The Eastern Sea – “The Witness” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5: Now Streaming

Austin’s The Eastern Sea’s album “The Witness”  is full of Matt Hines’ beautiful and spotless falsetto vocals, thick musical arrangements and  thoughtful lyrics. This is a great danceable indie pop-rock album to let wash over you for many repeat listens. Standout tracks: Blue Boy, Horus, a Chorus, Silver Spoon, and Field Mouse Sea Lion …

Young Rising Sons, 11/2/2015, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Red Bank, New Jersey’s Young Rising Sons melted hearts and faces performing their indie pop!  One of Music Felon’s SXSW 2015 Top 40 did not disappoint.  The announcement that this would be the last tour that they covered “Melt with You” didn’t stop the dance party that began during the …