Tag: <span>pop</span>

Photos-Write up: Brick + Mortar, 8/4/2015, The Mohawk, Austin

  New Jersey’s Brick + Mortar blew the roof off of The Mohawk, August 4, 2015.  Frontman  Brandon Asraf (bass guitar, vocals) was joined by John Tacon (drums, vocals) and artist Richie Brown.  Richie provided the stimulating and graphic video artwork that was projected behind the band.  The crowd danced, …

Now Streaming: Parlour Tricks – Broken Hearts / Bones ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

Parlour Tricks’ Broken Hearts / Bones is an exceptional indie pop album.  It’s full of beautiful vocals and danceable rhythms! Standout tracks:  Lovesongs, Easy,  Requiem, and Gone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: June 23, 2015 Buy the Album: Parlour Tricks – Broken Hearts / Bones Official Site

Music Video: Brick + Mortar – “Train”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 “Train” music video from the indie pop-rock two piece  Brick + Mortar is the end all to rom-coms. Brick + Mortar official website

Photos-Write up: Lenka, 6/29/2015, Stubb’s, Austin

Australian singer/songwriter, Lenka,  played at Stubb’s Jr in Austin, TX on Monday night.  With a lively performance that showed from the moment she stepped on the stage; her chamber piano pop kept the crowd energetic and attentive.   Lenka kept her fans vibrant by encouraging them to show their dance moves …

Now Streaming: Son Lux – Bones ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

Son Lux’s Bones is a monumentally sweeping electronic pop album.  Dreamy vocals, re-imagined musical sounds, and tracks that crisscross genres make this album outstanding!   Standout tracks: Change Is Everything, You Don’t Know me and White Lies ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: June 23, 2015 Purchase the album: Son Lux – Bones Official Site

Now Streaming: New Beat Fund – Sponge Fingerz ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

sUpEr fUn And cAtchy ALt-pOp-dAncE-ELEctrO-rOck ALbUm. stAndOUt trAcks: Any dAy, It’s cOOL, hALLOwEEn bIrthdAzE, And scArE mE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: June 16, 2015 Purchase the album: New Beat Fund – Sponge Fingerz Official Site

Photo Album: Ingrid Michaelson, 6/8/2015, ACL Live, Austin, Texas

      Guest write-up from Mario Cohen on Twitter @mario2k4 This is my 2nd time experiencing Ingrid Michaelson live; she did not disappoint. From her stunning and soulful voice to her bubbly stage presence , she led the audience to a great journey of her vocal and instrumental range. …

Photo Album: Ivan and Alyosha, 6/7/2015, Holy Mountain, Austin, Texas

  Ivan and Alyosha, the Seattle folk-pop band tore it up at Holy Mountain in Austin.  Walking on to the Harry Nilsson’s song “Ten Little Indians” was a brave/great move.  Their music had the crowd signing along and dancing.  “Running for Cover” turned the small bar into a full on …

Photo Album: Jukebox the Ghost, 6/8/2015, ACL Live, Austin, TX

Jukebox the Ghost, power piano pop from Washington, D.C. killed it opening for Ingrid Michaelson at ACL Live in Austin.  There set was short but sticky sweet.  The sound from Jukebox the Ghost in the ACL Live venue was astonishing!  Fans screamed from the balcony as they wooed new fans in the pit with their amazing …