Nigel & The Dropout – &

Unexpectedly from Detroit suburbia come Nigel & The Dropout, a duo creating indie-electro pop with a particularly urban feel. They have a knack for balancing melodic guitar chords with electo synths, without either one overpowering the other — and with … Read More

Harts of Oak – Birds & Bees

We here at TKF have been on a bit of a folk kick as of late, so this week we decided to cover an up and coming band from Houston, TX to help quench our music thirst!

Harts … Read More

The Mind and the Matter – Turn

You’ll remember that TKF reviewed a band called Time Tourists (now creating music under the alias Ever) not too long ago. One of the members, Luigino, is also the force behind the new project, The Mind and the Matter.

This time around, TMTM seems to be … Read More

Papermaps – Reunion

Papermaps is an indie rock band from Canada whose sound artfully combines elements of pop, shoegaze, and experimental. The quartet was formed by guitarist and lead vocalist Dean Marino, who has been creating music since 2004 under the aliasex~po. With … Read More

City and Colour – Little Hell

Dallas Green is a man who likes to make us wait. In all fairness, he has a lot on his plate. When he’s not touring as City and Colour, he’s fulfilling his duties as guitarist and vocalist for Alexisonfire, a … Read More

Guards – Guards EP

You may have seen the new promo for MTV’s latest show Teen Wolf. The song featured in it is by a band called Guards. They have a sound that could be classified as a throwback to 60s pop played by … Read More

Yarn Owl – Montana Y Caballo

Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Yarn Owl brings a folksy indie sound that dabbles in lo-fi yet is produced well enough that you are surrounded in a blanket of sound. Their latest album Montany Y Caballo is sure to keep you company … Read More

Robot Science – Good Luck

There are those times where you just need an instrumental album to amplify the scenes in your life. Robot Science has set out to create indie chiptune/electronic music that is the perfect fit for many things. Whether you’re creating the … Read More

The Ultrasounds – Give Up The Fight

Not to be confused with the late 90s band of the same moniker, this incarnation of The Ultrasounds hails from Chicago. Indie rock stylings take center stage with shoegaze elements creating an airy sound. The album has dual vocals (male/female) … Read More

Monster Paws – S/T

“It sounds like yer winning something.” That’s how Isaac Kappy and Nate Santa Maria of Monster Paws describe their music. This duo from Albuquerque have put together what is truly a unique sound, mixing harmonious indie-electro with surging dance beats. Their … Read More