The term "indie" no longer solely represents independent music labels. Associated with the sound and style of the music, "indie" can be rock music with a different use of instrumentation and sound, or it may be more pop sounding, but feel like it's completely different from the everyday. It's the music not available to any and all listers. It's the sound of the underground, the pulse of the people. My hope and intent is to verbalize the indie music experience to those who want to know about it.
A Place Indieface Artist you must associate yourself with is Bad Veins from Cincinnati, Ohio. Bad Veins consists of multi-functional vocalist/guitarist Ben Davis and drummer Sebastien Schultz. The twosome play their style of electro indie rock "backed by a reel-to-reel player that runs everything from keyboards to full orchestral sounds", according to an interview done with hometown publication, CityBeat. They call their unofficial third bandmate, "Irene".
Around since 2006, but mainly buzzed about since playing at SXSW last year, Bad Veins has recorded their first full length album, yet to be released. They have a quirky appeal to the steadfast performances surrounding their thought-provoking lyrics. Songs like "Falling Tide" and "Gold and Warm" make you groove out and listen up at the same time. Check out their MySpace and their personal website for songs and news concerning their music.
Just a lover of all things Indie Music trying to spread the joy. I hail from San Antonio, TX and even though it may seem like that's close to one of the indie hubs in Austin, it's not close enough!! I want to expose this music to those who need to hear it, who deserve to hear it.
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