Rick Loves Indie Rock
@rickeast
I'm an Indie Rock fan who loves to introduce music to people. There's so much great music out there that people haven't heard of! I have no agenda. This is not a business. This is the stuff I love.
Finally got to see Kurt Vile in concert. Guitar fingers flying faster than I can see and plenty of “old-time, lo-fi, DIY, rock 'n' roll” #indierock
I finally caught Spoon in concert. What a day it was. Openers Bodega and Ratboys were stellar. The Manhattan sky was blue and warm, and the rock and roll was on. #indierock #guitarrock #spoontheband #summerstage
The Breeders going strong at pier 17 in NYC - post-punk, indie rock
Violet Grohl and The Breeders playing at the Rooftop at Pier 17 in Manhattan was a post-punk party. I quite enjoyed Grohl’s band. I need more info about her bass player. Wow! The Breeders have a huge presence. Kim Deal was all smiles and powerful vocals. Great grungy night.
How to summarize day 3 at Kilby Block Party? Here are two short clips to highlight. Magdalena Bay and Hayley Williams. But the real highlight is the joy of a three day indie-led festival in the mountains. Joy and sadness that it’s over.
Headliners on Day 2 of the KBP music festival were the xx who absolutely killed. Huge crowd appreciation and great show. Here’s a brief clip:
Day 2 at Kilby Block Party music festival, I saw Cardinals, Automatic, The Last Dinner Party and headliners the xx. Live music is the best. Great location, great crowd. Here are two short clips. First, TDLP with a few seconds of Big Dog. Indie Rock
Modest Mouse knocked it out of the park at Kilby Block Party. Indie rock pioneers.
I saw 8 bands day 1 at Kilby Block Party. Indie Rock heaven. I posted 3 short clips in this thread below. Bands in this picture are Gelli Haha, Snail Mail (she killed), Beach Bunny (open the pit!), Japanese Breakfast, and Turnstile. Check the thread for Dry Cleaning, Modest Mouse, and FJM.
So much indie rock in one festival! My happy place this week is in Salt Lake City.
The greatest guitarists seem to be one with their instruments. Take Courtney Barnett’s guitar solo in One Thing at a Time for example. I recorded half a minute of it last night in Brooklyn. Incredible night w/my favorite drummer Stella+super bassist Bones. Indie Rock. Full song: youtu.be/rPgaP3SJZKU
Is post-country a thing? Chicago indie rock outfit, Ratboys, got Brooklyn jumping tonight. Steel guitar and lead singer Julia’s Kentucky twang might fit the bill. Opener Florry country rocked the place too. Fun night! @jennylsq.bsky.social
Temples in concert 2014, 2020 (just before Covid), and 2023. Indie Rock
Lykke Li at Radio City Music Hall in 2014 and Terminal 5 in 2018.
Saw The Beths tonight at the sold out Brooklyn paramount. 2800 happy New Yorkers. This little New Zealand band is keeps getting more popular. Here’s a short clip. There’s always lots of harmony at a Beths concert. Indie Rock. Also here’s a YT video of a recently released song: youtu.be/YrVEgP0LkDA
Brooklyn was sent to another dimension last night when Purity Ring performed new and classic material. Multi-dimensional visuals added a phenomenal layer as singer Megan James hit every ethereal note. The enthusiastic crowd was lost in ecstasy. Electro Pop. New song: youtu.be/-PqU7FUTmqk
Tune-Yards concert turned into a big sing-along. Outstanding performance, remarkable voice, and fans who are crazy about them. Indie Music Indie Rock electronics, loops, drums, saxophones, bass made for a fantastic end to their tour in New York at the Bowery Ballroom in Manhattan
Me. It’s always funny to find myself in a published photo. The Beaches posted this image from Tuesday night. Incredible show. These women are in top form, having fun and turning every night into a party. Jordan Miller’s voice is incredible. Here’s a sample: youtu.be/JKDd8TmxuXE
I went the third day of the All Things Go festival in Forest Hills New York City. Long, hot day with lots of great music. I saw G Flip, Blondshell, Paris Paloma, The Last Dinner Party, The Marias, & Clairo. I wore my TLDP t-shirt so here’s a short video with Abigail going off. Indie rock,indie music
I saw Charly Bliss kick off their return to playing last night. New album coming soon. This band is so high energy live. I can’t get enough. New York audiences at indie rock concerts are the best. Also the concert was on a boat sailing past the Statue of Liberty. Super fun night.
