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Indie music from Reno, Middle East & Beyond

[Reno] suhns – Smoke (Acoustic)

2026-08-17

On my previous blog and website, I had started to incorporate live video sessions for bands during their shows. I didn’t really know all I was doing but got some decent footage and worked…
[Photos] Ranger | Keely | The Holland Project | Reno, NV | July 30, 2026

2026-08-15

First time getting to check out Ranger and was blown away. I knew these guys were good from my countless hours spent listening to their album this year but was completely floored by their…
[Beyond] Sex mex – N.L.A.

2026-08-14

San Antonio’s Sex Mex dropped a killer new album in early July titled “21:12” and I can not stop listening to it. The sound is reminiscent of Black Lips/Jay Reatard garage punk; stripped down…
[Photos] Starcrawler | Sluttony | Negative Association | The Alpine | Reno, NV | July 27, 2026

2026-08-12

I don’t even know where to begin with this set. Starcrawler were amazing… absolutely amazing. I hadn’t seen this band live before but from the very first note The Alpine erupted and never eased…
[Beyond] Lovely Weather – Stuck Inside

2026-08-12

Stuck Inside is the second track off a phenomenal new EP titled, of flora and fawning, from Akron, Ohio’s Lovely Weather. The track, as well the rest of EP, are drenched in hazy and…
[Reno] Roy Mustang – Bobby

2026-08-10

Last week, the new single Bobby from Roy Mustang dropped and it’s an incredible new track from a talented group of musicians. The single is a follow up to the band’s debut EP, Static…
[Photos] Nation of Language | Peel Dream Magazine | The Alpine | Reno, NV | July 12, 2026

2026-08-09

It’s common that long-time fans of a particular album or band get envious of folks discovering their favorites for the first time. I’ve been there before with music and I understand that feeling well.…
[Reno] Mantis Men – Brickulus

2026-08-05

Reno has a long standing tradition of producing great punk bands, going as far back as the late 90’s and 2000’s. That legacy still holds true today with modern local bands taking the torch…
[Reno] Evening Spirits – You’re Right, You’re Right, I KNow You’re Right

2026-08-03

This past Thursday saw the release of a new EP titled “Gimmy Soupbone” from Reno’s Evening Spirits. The three tracks that feature on the EP are some of my favorites when I’ve seen them…