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Indie music from Reno, Middle East & Beyond

[Photos] Molchat Doma | Cargo Concert Hall | Reno, NV | September 2, 2026

2026-09-06

Absolutely blown away by Molchat Doma. This was by far one of the best shows I have seen in years. The energy and emotion Egor, Roman, & Pavel brought to the stage was powerful.…
[Beyond] Tropa Magica – Lentes Oscuros

2026-09-04

East LA’s Tropa Magica are back with a new single Lentes Oscuros and will feature on the upcoming LP titled Baila Tus Tristezas. The new album will release on the always excellent Greenway Records…
[Reno] Honey Plant – When You’re Far Away (Acoustic)

2026-08-28

I woke up at 4:30AM on July 5th to meet Robin and Sam of Honey Plant at a tunnel near San Rafael Park in Reno, NV. We trekked for about 10 or so minutes…
[Review] Shonen Knife | Silver Legacy | Reno, NV | August 18, 2026

2026-08-25

Since forming in 1981 by sisters Naoko and Atsuko Yamano and close friend Michie Nakatani, Shonen Knife’s trajectory from niche independent underground circles to the mainstream is quite remarkable. The origin of the band…
[Reno] Etiquette – Scratching At The Walls

2026-08-24

I knew Etiquette were an incredible band when I first wrote about them back in January. The EP “What A Day!” is such an amazing collection of songs and I will always recommend it…
[Review] Analog Dream – The Shape Of Us

2026-08-21

Analog Dream’s new EP titled “The Shape of Us” takes us on a sonic journey unlike anything the San Francisco band have released so far, but it’s the journey they have taken since their…
[Beyond] Alex Okami – Permanent Disease

2026-08-20

As a follow up to the Deceits post yesterday, I wanted to feature another artist that dwells in the realms of post-punk darkwave. Coming from Phoenix, AZ, Alex Okami has been on my radar…
[Beyond] Deceits – One Day You’ll Hurt As Much As Me (Music Video)

2026-08-19

Originally released this past March, LA’s Deceits unleashed a new music video for the track One Day You’ll Hurt As Much As Me. It’s an emotional, gut-wrenching song about heartbreak and betrayal. The band…
[Reno] Charity Kiss – Forgive Me

2026-08-18

Reno’s Charity Kiss are back with an excellent new single in Forgive Me, which will feature off the band’s new album, set to drop this October. The track is based off feelings of excitement,…