The Seattle-based group Lux is made up of David Chandler and Leah Rosen. Their debut album, We Are Not The Same, is set to hit stores in early April 2012. The disc itself is heavily influenced by some of the biggest names of the indie and underground music era…

CAT is in an era of self-discovery, exploration, and reflection. The artist, regularly known as Catherine Cosentino, has crafted a six-track work highlighting her musical muses ranging from a variety of genres, including country-tinged pop, jazz, acoustic, and indie. Box Of Chocolates begins solemnly, almost meekly, with “Grandmother’s Car,”…

The 13 tracks that make up Farewell Milwaukee’s sophomore release, When It Sinks In, are harmonious and heartfelt recollections of love—minus all the excessive sappiness. Although the quintet’s sound can be described as country/folk, it isn’t the winded style that some associate with the genre—instead, the band has a…

The Kooks have done it yet again. Their third album, Junk Of The Heart, is catchy and addictive, staying true to their trademark indie-rock sound. While the CD is not significantly innovative or revolutionary, it’s so infectious that it doesn’t even matter.

Junk Of The Heart is mainly upbeat…

The Lower 48’s debut studio album, Where All Maps End, is a cathartic creation featuring peaceful folk songs and simple arrangements. It is a beautiful representation of both hope and dejection. Each of the ten tracks is dripping with the raw emotions associated with youth, love, and finding one’s…

The legendary Swedish death metal band Hypocrisy is back at it again but this time it’s with a live performance of their 2010 show in Bulgaria. Professionally filmed, the DVD and two CD set dubbed Hell Over Sofia: 20 Years Of Chaos And Confusion, is simply amazing. Consisting of…

Built Like Alaska’s In Troubled Times was an overall improvement on the band’s prior work. While their previous music was ordinary and forgettable, this album proved to be highly sentimental and creative. With eccentric elements and emotional lyrics, Built Like Alaska has established themselves as a credible indie-rock band.…

Secret Music’s self-titled album is peculiar, eccentric, and daring. With crude lyrics and harsh rock and roll beats, Secret Music has managed to create an original CD that will captivate listeners with its unpredictable tendencies and experimentation.

Track one, “Ghosts In The Graveyard,” has an eerie melody to match…

Don’t let the name fool you, Young Jesus is far from gospel music. Young Jesus is a Chicago-based quartet that classifies their stuff as “Party-Angst Indie.” The group consists of vocalist John Rossiter, bassist Shawn Nystrand, guitarist Cody Kellogg, and drummer Peter Martin. Home is the full-length debut for…

Through the help of fans on Kickstarter.com, Kishi Bashi (who also goes by K Ishibashi) was able to raise enough money to record his debut album, 151a. Although this is Kishi Bashi’s first full-length, the Norfolk, VA, native isn’t new to music; he’s the founder and singer of Jupiter…