The Alternative Tone

I spoke to Joe Franks from music PR company  Well Dressed Collective about his recommendations.  Owen - Ghost Town Mike Kinsella's newest release has some of my most cherished Owen songs to date. I feel like this album covers more territory than some of his previous records because many of the songs have completely different feels and his songwriting and lyrics offer some insight into how the undisputed Godfather of the resurgent indie-emo movement has adjusted to fatherhood and family life. The perfectly picked simple chord changes at the end of "I believe" show a maturity in his sound but he still keep things technically interesting yet catchy on tracks like "The Armoire."  RIYL : American Football, Cap'n Jazz, The Beatles, City and Colour Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. - It's a Corporate World:  These guys rule. I picked up their vinyl on a whim at a local Reco...

I asked Eric Osman, the owner of Philadelphia's Lame-O Records , about what albums he's jamming.  Kite Party - Baseball Season Kite Party is a Philadelphia indie band that plays with punk bands. They are one of the best bands around right now, on record and live. This record came out in 2011 and, in my opinion, didn't get nearly enough attention. Check it out and start with "Arizona". Avett Brothers - Four Thieves Gone Who knows? I might be the only one who loves The Descendents, Wu-Tang Clan, and The Avett Brothers. But I doubt it. Point is, it doesn't matter what you listen to as long as you like it. This record was my go to jam for packing records in the beginning of this winter. Listen to "Colorshow". The Dodos - Vister This is an incredible indie album by an incredible indie band that never got the attention it deserved. The complexity of the percussion and songwriting is incredible without being being distracting. Listen to ...