Before The Spring Standards were formed, each of the band’s members were a part of Old Springs Pike. They also played together in another group, The Urban Wombats. Now, New York’s triple threat is set to release their newest work. Yellow/Gold is a double disc record that covers a wide…
David Jacobs-Strain: Resident Rocker
David Jacobs-Strain will be taking up a residency at Rockwood Music Hall in lower Manhattan from April 4-25, performing Wednesday nights at the venue. The talented up-and-comer redefines the typical stigma associated with blues music by adding a coy and playful twist to his twangy guitars and tender vocals, providing…
Nervous Curtains: Time To Raise The Curtains
Indie rockers Nervous Curtains will be playing The Saint, in Asbury Park, on April 9. Since their formation in 2008, the Dallas-based band has released two albums; Out Of Sync With Time and Fake Infinity. Thus, their euphoric, animated sound was created. With overwhelming dynamics, electric convulsions, and organs and…
The Everymen: Everymen For Everyone
The Everymen are playing a sold out show at The Music Hall Of Williamsburg with Ape School in support of The War On Drugs on April 6. One could only imagine how loud the eight-piece band’s sound really is live. Their dirty shore-rock meets city subway sound can satisfy music…
Yellow Ostrich: Far From Flightless
Yellow Ostrich is now touring in support of their upcoming record, Strange Land. Singer-guitarist Alex Schaaf began writing the tracks in the fall of 2010. The CD retains the band’s original sound—heartwarming, raw and wistful. However, it also experiments with sharp guitar chords and loud drum riffs, creating an upbeat,…
Electric Frankenstein: Feed Your Frankenstein
On Friday, April 13, join Electric Frankenstein, Mental Decay and Hammer Of A Working Class for a night of high energy music that will drown out any superstitions one may have. The event takes place at The Stanhope House, which features a variety of food in addition to a great…
Ed Sheeran: The Plus Side Of Fame
This superstar has sold over a million copies of his album, +, received two Brit Awards, and wowed listeners all over the world with his talent and charisma. Ed Sheeran started writing and playing guitar at a very young age, allowing him to jumpstart his career when he was just…
Our Lady Peace: Peace Be With You
The multi-platinum Canadian imports Our Lady Peace are back with their eighth studio album, Curve, via Coalition Records. Vocalist for the quartet, Raine Maida has been an incredible supporter of the Occupy Wall Street movement, which is where some of the material from the politically charged release comes from. In…
Jim Keller: I’ve Got Something In My Front Pocket
The founder, supporting vocalist, and lead guitarist of Tommy Tutone is now out on his own. Jim Keller, who co-wrote the American rock band’s most popular single, “867-5309/Jenny,” embarked on his first solo project in 2010. Sunshine In My Pocket was honest, personal, and ethereal. In addition to his original…
Eye: All Seeing
Columbus, Ohio, foursome Eye embark on a psychedelic quest to melt ears and minds with their first album, Center Of The Sun, which gets its name from the four-part, 20-minute opening track. Eye put the record out on their own last year and were picked up by Brooklyn’s Kemado Records…


