After a crazy weekend of work and football, it’s good to be back writing more reviews in our Get it or Forget it series. We are once again featuring artists submitted by Noisy Ghost PR, and we still have seven more to review. Sit back, enjoy your Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day holiday, and learn about these amazing indie artists.
Artist Name: Chrome Pony
Album Name: Past Lives
Label: Seagreen Records
Genre: Psychedelic retro Rock
Track Listing: 1. Road Dope; 2. Eugene; 3. Mr. Mister; 4. Ragged Child; 5. White Witch; 6. There he Goes
Publicist: Noisy Ghost PR
Review: Unfortunately, the publicist only sent me six of the ten tracks on this album, but what she sent gives a strong indication of the type of material this band has to offer. With a throwback sound to the psychedelic music of the 60’s with a touch of grunge, these boys know how to rock. Fronted by brothers Tyler and Kyle Davis, Chrome Pony has amassed a strong Nashville following which has encouraged them to take their music to Europe, where they recently completed a tour with Cage the Elephant. This album would have been a great soundtrack for the Austin Powers movies, especially the “Ragged Child” track. Listening to “Mr. Mister,” I almost expected the voice of Mick Jagger, since this track has the unmistakable sound of being under the influence of the Rolling Stones, just as “White Witch” sounds influenced by the Doors/Rolling Stones. This band is just plain fun.
Recommendation: If you have a hankering for a modern day approach to the music of the 60’s, then you should definitely check out Chrome Pony. In our humble opinion, definitely Get It.
Artist Name: Save the Clocktower
Album Name: Taboo
Label: None
Genre: Electronic indie Pop
Track Listing: 1. Taboo; 2. Something Different; 3. Twenty One
Publicist: Noisy Ghost PR
Review: Chicago based Save the Clocktower have recently released a short three song EP. The EP follows their 2011 debut album Carousel and their 2012 follow-up Through the Glass, which collectively garnered music placements with NPR’s World Café, MTV, E!’s Keeping up with the Kardashians and in Victoria Secret stores nationwide. The band has a unique sound that while electronic, is dreamy and sufficiently non-mainstream as to immediately make it different enough to stand out. Best friends Greg Newton, Sean Paras, and Jimmy Shenk reunited with their own friend James “Umbrella” Washington to create this rich sound that will keep your toes tapping and encourage you to get up and boogie. Enjoy.
Recommendation: If you like cutting edge music that throws caution to the wind, then this is the band for you. Enjoy the soundtrack of your life and definitely Get It.
Artist Name: Night School
Album Name: Blush
Label: Graveface Records
Genre: Indie pop/rock
Track Listing: 1. These Times; 2. Last Disaster; 3. Casanova; 4. City Kiss; 5. Misty and Blue; 6. Airplanes; 7. Hypnotized; 8. Teen Feelings; 9. Lost; 10. Pink
Publicist: Noisy Ghost PR
Review: This first thing you notice when listening to these three ladies from Oakland is amazing organic guitar riffs that provide the perfect backdrop for their amazing harmonies. Even though the band has only been making music since 2014, they sound like they were born performing together. Their sound is so rich and multi-layered and their harmonies are so tight, we can see a long career ahead for Alexandra, Baylie and Cheyenne. Check out how much fun they have in the video for their second track, “Last Disaster.” Blush is their first full length release, and we believe there will be many more. Best tracks include “Last Disaster,” “Casanova,” “City Kiss,” “Airplanes,” and “Lost,” although quite frankly the entire album is kick ass.
Recommendation: Night School is an amazing collaboration, and Blush is a trendsetting release that should make these ladies a household name. We highly recommend you get off your ass and get out to your favorite record store and Get It.