Ana Lete

Marshall Poole: The Misconception (2013)

Ana Lete
February 10, 2014February 9, 2014

When Marshall Poole released their first official EP, The Misconception, on November 26th, 2013, the bar for alternative-indie blues/rock bands in the Northwest area was raised forever. In their first track, â€œCrosstops,â€ vocalist and lead guitarist, Rider Soran, sets the stage for the entire record as he screams â€œWanna get wild?â€ And as the first track of the record, â€œCrosstopsâ€ does what it is meant to doâ€” grabbing the attention of every listener with its memorable lyrics and energetic blues guitar riffs in good Chuck Berry and George Thorogood fashion. Read More »Marshall Poole: The Misconception (2013)

The Moondoggies: Adios I’m a Ghost

Ana Lete
August 22, 2013September 18, 2013

“I’m a Ghost”, the opening for the new 12 trackÂ Adios Iâ€™m a Ghost album from The Moondoggies, begins with 23 seconds of thick vocal harmony that is true to folk with its soothing and laid back nature. However, this is merely a false sense of security.Â With crashing drums from Carl Dahlen, and lively guitar riffs from Jon Potrello, The Moondoggies dive into the track “Red Eye”. Throughout this track, guitarist, Jon Potrello, adds tasteful guitar riffs and a lively solo that leaves listeners wanting more. Read More »The Moondoggies: Adios I’m a Ghost

Tom Eddy | The Bread Maker’s Blues EP | Album Review

Ana Lete
August 14, 2013May 18, 2023

Within the first listen of his self-recorded and self-written EP, The Bread Maker‘s Blues (2012), I realize that there is a lot to love about Tom Eddy‘s music. His voice is instantly likable with his M. Wardian vocals in “Welfare.” And in “Sunday Market/Tear Down,” he not only gives a Dave Matthews vibe, but also establishes an extremely catchy backdrop of instrumentation and rhythm.

The Morals: Sleeping in a Hammock

Ana Lete
June 24, 2013September 18, 2013

Listening to the new single, â€œSleeping in a Hammock,â€ from Canadian three piece The Morals is like following a winding yellow brick road â€” yet finding gold at the end of the road instead of the Wicked Witch of the West. With its thought-provoking lyrics and winding feel changes, I would not be surprised if it became an indie â€œsong of the summerâ€ staple for 2013. Read More »The Morals: Sleeping in a Hammock

May 31st at The Tractor Tavern: Tom Eddy, Heatwarmer, and Pollens

Ana Lete
May 20, 2013September 18, 2013

The Tractor Tavern is in for a night of Indie Blues-driven Folk on Friday, May 31st. Seattle native, Tom Eddy (also Beat Connection vocalist), is playing along with openers Heatwarmer and Pollens. “Tractor booker Greg Garcia offered me the opportunity to put together a bill of my choosing. Â In my humble opinion, the resulting bill showcases some of the most amazing bands/musicians in Seattle,” Eddy stated. Read More »May 31st at The Tractor Tavern: Tom Eddy, Heatwarmer, and Pollens