Underground Bands and Indie Music Reviews

This Providence is an emo pop/rock band that started gaining a local following in 2003, in their hometown of Seattle, WA. After forming the band, they started recording and released their first EP soon after. Once they graduated high school, they teamed up with Rockestar Recordings, and released their full-length album, Our World Divorce, in 2004. After touring around the country with bands like Daphne Loves Derby, Sherwood, and Jenoah, they signed with Fueled by Ramen in 2006 and produced their second, and self-titled album. Earlier this year, This Providence released their third album, Where are you now?, and are currently on tour around the country.

Check out This Providence’s music video for Letdown:

Let me know what you guys think. Are they just another indie band? Or are they worth the time?

Brand New Eyes - Paramore

Paramore’s latest album, Brand New Eyes, was finally released yesterday, 09/29/09.

Paramore has gained a large group of followers in the past couple of years. This indie band really hit it big with their single, “That’s What You Get,” “Misery Business” and “Decode” (featured on the Twilight soundtrack).  Though these have been great hits, most critics agree that Brand New Eyes is the album that has really brought Paramore up to their potential and has introduced them into “rocks elite class.” The album really showcases their maturity and is void of the naiveté found in the band’s previous tracks. Though they still have a few upbeat, pop-rock songs, Brand New Eyes also consists of some harder guitar rock tracks. Though both styles are different, all of Paramore’s songs are have rock-solid choruses and creative lyrics.

Check out their official music video for Ignorance:

Tyrone Wells just released his latest pop-rock album, Remain, which does an excellent job in showcasing his pure and enlightening voice. For the album, Wells traveled to London to generate ideas and ‘open up the process.’ While in England, he felt inspired and made half of the album there, then finished the other half back in the states. Remain has been his greatest work yet. He has really developed his unique sounds and honed into his creative mind to come up with some emotional and powerful songs. The album takes your through life’s journey. Through the ups and downs, the times of trial and the times of joy.

Tyrone Wells uses his talent as a way to inspire others. One of my favorite songs on the album, More, reminds us that there is some greater purpose for living. He urges us to have faith and hope through those difficult times with these lyrics:

I’ve seen the great heights,
Reminding me that I’m alive,
I don’t wanna die,
I don’t wanna waste another day,
Or night,
I know there’s something more,
Than what we’re living for,
I see it in the stars,
I feel it on the shores,
I know there’s something,
I know there’s something more.

Here’s the song More: