The Goings’ On of The Devious Means
Hey friends. If you like indie rock/indie pop music, then perhaps you’ll find my band, The Devious Means, of some interest. While I try not to use this space for constant self-promotion, these days there is a lot of energy around what we are doing, so I thought I’d pass it along. First and foremost, we [...]
Sung in Jest
Newest Decemberists video, based on a scene out of David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest. File Under: It’s the end of the playground as we know it… I feel fine.
Wilco covers… Black Eyed Peas?
I don’t even have categories for this. HT: @FredFredSanders File Under: Next up, The Decemberists covering Britney Spears.
Truly
My dear friend, Travis Oberg, plays a new song from the road.
The Coolest Set List Ever Made
@mewithoutYou posted this on their twitter. Definitely the most awesome set list I’ve ever seen. My band just prints them out in big, black typeface.
I Distinctly Remember the Promise of there being Jetpacks
We Were Promised Jetpacks releases a single, entitled, “Act on Impulse”, from their upcoming sophomore LP. The above video is the trailer promoting said upcoming record.
Midnight Hour Record Preview
If bands were junior high girls, then my band’s bff would be Midnight Hour. We seriously love this band. I’d classify their style as anthemic pop rock (think Neon Trees), complete with soaring lead guitar hooks and chorus vocal melodies that are just so singalongable. Add that they are great guys and are always excellent [...]
The Devious Means at the House of Blues Anaheim
Well friends, it’s time for more creative excitement leading to more shameless self-promotion. I’ve mentioned before that I’m in an indie rock band called The Devious Means. This Saturday, June 18th, we are really excited to be playing at the House of Blues at Downtown Disney in Anaheim. We’re playing with four other bands, and [...]
On the Rock with Darin McWatters
Hey friends, I’m in the mountains this week and my internet connection is spotty at best, so I’ll keep it brief. There are four new albums out today that you should spend some money on. At least one that is an absolute MUST buy. Peter Bradley Adams – Between Us This is definitely my pick [...]
On the Rock with Darin McWatters
Dangit, there’s a ton of great new records out today. Why they don’t spread these out some, I’ll never know. If movies about rock bands have taught us anything, it’s that record label people are jerks. So maybe this is the proof. Regardless, here are the records you should check out this week. I’m putting [...]