
Travis Crowley — The Trouble Kid Tape
The Trouble Kid Tape is aptly named, but not in the way you think it might be. Crowley’s got a knack for writing acoustic-driven songs that manage to leave a bittersweet taste in your mouth — not the kind of…
The Trouble Kid Tape is aptly named, but not in the way you think it might be. Crowley’s got a knack for writing acoustic-driven songs that manage to leave a bittersweet taste in your mouth — not the kind of…
As you may know, Bandcamp is donating 100% of its own proceeds today to the Transgender Law Center. But why not make sure 100% of your whole purchase goes to trans* people? Like any artist, trans* people struggle financially of…
Sometimes albums are meant to flow together as a single piece. Sometimes they’re designed for each track to stand on its own, destined for a shuffle playlist. While it’s clear that Shelly Waters put thought into the story this album…
Bloodshot Records quietly released this 3-song sample which is a series of electronic remixes of Lydia Loveless’ “Heaven.” The mixtape (am I saying that right?) is the product of an open call for submissions last fall. I really don’t know…
You’ll hear more about Travis Crowley’s The Trouble Kid Tape when it drops on Friday, but I’m excited to give you a sneak peak today! Crowley’s lyrics are tinged with a bitter humor that hits home with Crowley’s sincerity. Think…
Short but sweet, Town Meeting’s debut EP Geography, Pt. 1 is one of the finest collection of four songs you’ll hear this year. While the band indulges in the kinds of foot stomping and gang vocals that are so popular…
1. John Moose‘s moody slide guitar helps “Under Bridges” stand out. The song laments the loss of relationships, but at least there’s some sweet steel string to make it go down smooth. 2. Jesse Konrad‘s layered vocals adds some woozy…
Jeff German presents us with a choose-your-own adventure of sorts. While the above would make for a rad album title on its own, German actually produced two different EPs this year. The first, 12 Fret Nights, is the finished project…