[ALT/POP] Matt Hires – “Restless Heart”

I first interviewed Tampa based singer/songwriter Matt Hires about a year ago when he came to Chicago for a show and remember thinking how down to earth and laid back his music was. Today, Matt released the audio for his new track, “Restless Heart,” and I couldn’t help but think the same thing when I first heard it. “Restless Heart” is an upbeat jaunt through the well traveled story of love that is driven with some fantastic... Read More

Moxie Motive – The Oceans Wake

I first heard of the indie/folk/rock band Moxie Motive while attending Young The Giant concert. I only caught the last song or two of their set  as they were the first band of the the night, but I did have a chance to talk with them a bit after their set. Moxie Motive hails from Chicago and is populated by Matt Duhaime on guitar/vocals/bass, John Smillie on drums, Matt Nurse on keys, and Stephanie Lee on the violin. Moxie Motive just released their... Read More

Indie Thursdays

Yes, Indie Thursdays on a Friday. I started and had every intention of finishing this post yesterday, but did not. And since I already have the header designed, I’m not going to change it now. So, here it is, Indie Thursdays on Friday. As much as I love dubstep, techno, house, and everything else; I still have to say that Indie music is my everyday listening mode. When I speak of the word “Indie,” I generalize it to a broad category... Read More

Young the Giant Concert at Schubas

I’ve been listening to Young the Giant for a a while now. I first heard “I Got” on The Hype Machine and loved it right away. It was one of their first to songs released, the other being “My Body,” which has gained popularity through The Hype Machine. When I heard that they were going to open for Neon Trees in my town, I was stoked. I ended up not going. Yeah, kick me in the nuts, I was upset. Young the Giant is a growing-in-popularity... Read More