If there were a class for new bands looking to build huge amounts of buzz in as short a time as possible, Bunny Gang would make perfect teachers. Continue reading…
Nashville singer Tristen brought her country-tinged pop to Soda Bar on Sunday for a show presented by Owl and Bear. Her terrific debut album, Charlatans at the Golden Gate, is out now via American Myth Recordings, and don’t be surprised to see it on our Best of 2011 list.
San Diego’s Owl Eyes opened with a set of girl-powered garage rock that energized the crowd. You can download their EP, O RLY?, for a mere four dollars at CD Baby.
In recent months, both bands have been kind enough to provide us with lists of their influences, which you can read here and here. Check out photos of Tristen and Owl Eyes in action below. Continue reading…
It may only be January, but it seems safe to declare Tristen the year’s most charming new artist. The young musician is set to release her full-length debut, Charlatans at the Garden Gate, on February 1st via American Myth Recordings. The 11-track album is an instantly appealing collection of sunny pop and introspective ballads set afloat by the 26-year-old’s enchanting, spritely vocals. Continue reading…