"I did want to rip off Yo La Tengo a little bit. I also wanted to rip off The Feelies a little bit," admits singer/guitarist Martin Frawley of Australian band Twerps. But the quirky quartet infuse those influences with their own cheeky charm, resulting in a unique style they jokingly refer to as "janky-pop." For their sophomore full-length, Range Anxiety, they smartly teamed up with Merge Records, and brought in Melbourne-based producer Jack Farley, known for his work on Cat Power's Moon Pix (one of Marty's favorite albums). The new songs radiate with a warmth and maturity that their favorite veteran indie rock bands would be proud of. There's nothing wimpy about these Twerps — watch the delightful, jangly (or "janky") pop below:
KEXP's VIP Donors enjoyed a special show at The Triple Door when Lord Huron rode into town recently, on tour with their second album, the thematic Strange Trails. From the spirited "Fool for Love" to the more spiritual "The Night We Met," the band delivered a tight show, evoking the West through la…
From pin dropping to firewatching, Brandi Carlile has lately shown a lot of range. On the heels of her unamplified Pin Drop Tour, the Northwest roots rock troubadour has released her fifth and and most rocking LP. The Firewatcher's Daughter is the first since the birth of her own daughter, but this…
