Echoes in Indie Rock: Bon Iver Music Blogs by 957thespin - November 15, 2024November 14, 20240 Bon Iver is an American indie folk band founded in 2006 by singer-songwriter Justin Vernon in Eau Claire, WI. Vernon started Bon Iver as a solo project, but it eventually became a band consisting of Justin Vernon (vocals, guitar), Sean Carey (drums, keyboards, vocals), Michael Lewis (vocals, baritone guitar, guitar, violin, saxophone), Matthew McCaughan (drums, bass, vocals), Andrew Fitzpatrick (guitar, keyboards, vocals), and Jenn Wasner (guitar, keyboards, vocals). The band’s name comes from a French phrase “bon hiver” meaning “good winter.” For Emma (2007) Bon Iver’s first studio album, For Emma, was released on July 8, 2007, under Jagjaguwar. The album has 9 songs and is 37 minutes long. Tracks include “Flume,” “Lump Sum,” “Skinny Love,” “The Wolves (Act I and II),”
Peach Pit Music Blogs by 957thespin - October 25, 2024October 24, 20240 Peach Pit Peach Pit is an indie-rock band from Vancouver, Canada who describe their sound as “chewed bubblegum pop” whereas critics describe their sound as sad pop combined with surf rock. The band includes Neil Smith, leader singer and rhythm guitarist, Christopher Vanderkooy, lead guitarist, Peter Wilton, bassist, and Mikey Pascuzzi, drummer. The band formed when high school friends, Smith and Vanderkooy, decided to collaborate on a project in 2014. Wilton and Pascuzzi joined shortly after. In 2016, the band released its debut EP, Sweet FA. Their video for the song, “Peach Pit,” from their 2016 debut EP, Sweet Fa, has more than 25 million views. “Alrighty Aphrodite” spent 15 weeks on Billboard’s Canada Rock chart, peaking at number 37. Alternative Press
A Brief Overview: The 1975 Music Blogs by 957thespin - October 18, 2024October 17, 20240 The 1975 The 1975, a British band formed in Manchester, has become a defining voice of modern music, blending elements of rock, pop, and alternative. With their introspective lyrics, the band has captivated audiences worldwide since their debut album in 2013. Their evolution over the years—from infectious anthems to deeply personal ballads—reflects a willingness to experiment and push boundaries.. The band formed in 2002 at Wilmslow High School where Hann recruited Healy to be the drummer of a band that he was forming with MacDonald. Healy took over as lead singer when the original singer dropped out of the band. Band members include Matty Healy as the lead singer, George Daniel as the drummer, Ross MacDonald as the bass guitarist, and Adam