Category Archives: Indie

12.28.10
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Metal Mountains Prepare Debut Album

Metal Mountains have set a date for their debut album. The album Golden Trees will be unveiled on January 25th, 2011.

Out on Amish Records, the album is described as a “minimalist psych-folk masterpiece” that combines violin, finger-picking guitar and a generous use of silence.

The members of Metal Mountain, Helen Rush, Pat Gubler and Samara Lubelski have had their hands full with Tower Recordings up until now. Alongside Matt Valentine, they make up the key components of Tower.

Look for the album Golden Trees on mp3, vinyl and CD this January on Amish Records.

12.28.10
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Lower Dens Plays a “Yours Truly” Session, and Releases First Single, ‘Batman’


Female fronted Indie rock band from Baltimore, Lower Dens, has announced their 2011 tour dates. Starting on January 3rd in Washington DC, they will finish March 15th in Norman, Oklahoma.

Previously releasing their first album, Twin-Hand Movement, the new single “Batman” is off the upcoming EP of the same name to be released January 18th. They recently performed the single for a “Yours Truly” Session that you can watch here.

Listen to previous single, “Blue and Silver”

Tour Dates

01/03 – Washington DC – The Kennedy Center
01/12 – Carrboro NC – Cat’s Cradle $
01/13 – Atlanta GA – Variety Playhouse $
01/14 – Asheville NC – Grey Eagle Tavern $
01/15 – Nashville TN – Exit In $
03/11 – Washington DC – Black Cat !
03/12 – Chapel Hill NC – Local 506 !
03/13 – Atlanta GA – The EARL !
03/15 – Norman OK – The Opolis !

$ = w/ The Walkmen
! = w/ Wye Oak

Check out their Myspace for more information.

12.27.10
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Matt Lowell to Perform at Mercury Lounge January 8


Berklee College of Music grad Matt Lowell is known for his contrast between intimate, soft vocals to roaring powerful bursts of passion. He’s been featured at CMJ, SXSW, Sundance, Hotel Café and on recent tours with Howie Day, Tony Lucca, Serena Ryder.

On the heels of wrapping up recording on his second EP, Second Storm with help from writer/producer Crit Harmon, the Long Island native returns to New York City with a show at the Mercury Lounge on January 8th.

Recently voted as an “Artist To Watch” by Clear Channel and  “Best of Long Island Singers for 2010” Lowell’s energy and enthusiasm promises to make this a show not to be missed.

12.27.10
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Generationals Reveal March 2011 as Release for “Actor-Caster”


The second full length album by the Generationals, Actor-Caster, will be due out March 29, 2011 on Park the Van records.
After releasing, Trust EP, November 9th 2010, they went to work on finishing the materials for the new album.

Starting January 11th, the Generationals will start a small town tour beginning in St. Louis and ending in Los Angeles in early February.

Listen to EP single “Trust” and watch video of “Victim of Trap”

Tour Dates
01/11 St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House
01/12 Chicago, IL – Schubas / Tomorrow Never Knows Festival
01/13 Carbondale, IL – Hangar 9
01/14 New Orleans, LA – The Blue Nile
01/25 New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
02/16 Los Angeles, CA – Hotel Cafe

For more info on the Generationals, check them out on Myspace