Category: Indie Rock

New Music Friday (August 2, 2019)

Yola – Shady Grove

The latest video from Yola’s debut record, Walk Through Fire.” A top 20 record for sure.

Starcrawler – Bet My Brains

Starcrawler, one of our favorite over the edge Rock Chick bands are back witba new single and video.

Trigger Hippy – Don’t Wanna Bring You Down

In 2014 Trigger Hippy, a supergroup consisting of Nashville session musicians released a self-titled album that was one of the best of the year. Here they pop up out of nowhere with a scorching new single.

Midland – Cheatin’ Songs

Normally, we would cry fowl on a band that travels the 80’s Country landscape, but for Midland all bets are off. We are all in. Here is their latest Garth Meets George gem.

The Allman Betts Band – Shinin’

Formed by the sons of Gregg Allman and Dickie Betts the Southern Rock torch has Ben duly passed. Close your eyes and you will think it is 1975 all over again.

Demob Happy – Autoportrait

This Psych Rock trio turns up the burners on this one to deliver the headbanger of the week.

Moon City Masters – The Price You Pay

A strong 70’s filter on this one picture Blind Faith jamming on stage with The Allman Brothers and you will pretty much get the idea.

Goodbye June – Universal Mega Love

These guys already have the chops to Greta Van Fleet and Rival Sons. A Rock band on the rise look for their new record Community Inn to come out in October.

Elles Bailey – Deeper

A vibrant Blues/Soul singer Elles Bailey could be the younger sister of Beth Hart.

What We’re Listening To Wednesday (July 31, 2019)

Here are the sounds that have been coming out of the offices here at Rock Is The New Roll HQ.

Adia Victoria – Different Kind of Love

This Nashville based singer is new to our ear lobes, but we really like the darker edged story-noir she brings to the table.

The Raconteurs – Help Me Stranger

We really like the way that Brendan Benson smooths out Jack Whites sharp edges. The pop sensibilities that Benson delivers makes this song one of the best of 2019.

J.S. Ondara – American Dream

This one is an album we keep coming back to in our playlist.

Matt Costa – Make That Change

The Laurel Canyon vibe is pretty prevalent these days, and we love it.

White Reaper – Might Be Right

Next to Nude Party and De Wolff, White Reaper is one of our favorite new bands.

The Avett Brothers – High Steppin’

Good to see these guys back.

Head and the Heart – Brenda

Good low- key Sunday sort of song.

Of Monsters and Men – Alligator

Just as soon as we have gotten their last ear worm “Little Talks” out of our heads these guys deliver us another one.

Video of the Day: Supersonic Blues Machine – Right Now

They have a new live record out that features ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and this one is released ahead of an album expected later in the year. A blues supergroup of sorts featuring Super drummer Kenny Aronoff, these guys are on our short list of favorite bands.

New Music Friday (June 14, 2019)

Ulysses – Bad Tattoo

We haven’t heard from these old school rockers in several years. Based on their latest video nothing has been lost off their fastball and here’s hoping they are setting themselves up to scorch the Rock and Roll earth layer in 2019. And yes, there is cowbell

Laura Jane Grace and The Devouring Mothers – The Hotel Song

One of the more interesting Rock and Roll acts of recent vintage, Laura Jane Grace and her band channel their inner Lou Reed on this one.

Texas Hippie Coalition – Moonshine

Perfect for backyard barbecues, barroom brawls, and Rock festivals. These Southern bad boys are so legit the even have their own genre, Red Dirt Metal. This is the latest video from their recent released magnum opus, High In The Saddle. Enter at your own risk.

The Raconteurs – Bored and Razed

Prepping for their new album release later in the year Jack White and his band mates give us a sneak peak into the Rock and Rollness that is to come.

The Teskey Brothers – Man of the Universe

This Australian four piece band has the Motown sound down and then some. This is the latest video in advance of their new album Run Home Slow to be released on August 2nd.

Avett Brothers – High Steppin’

The Brothers Avett have been a bit dormant lately. It is good to hear them back.

Clutch – Evil

These hard rockers bring down the house with this gnarly version of a Howlin’ Wolf song. This one will make your gonads rumble.