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on Poptimism in the Indie Rock world; a conversation with Greys' Shehzaad Jiwani

We talk to Greys frontman Shehzaad Jiwani about playing in an abrasive rock band during a time where the “indie rock” world favors pop music, today’s indie subculture, if “the kids” still like rock and roll, the criticial re-evaluation of the Deftones, and more. Also: Greys are streaming their killer new album Outer Heaven (out today on Carpark).

Flashlight O & Trace Mountains touring (dates); Flagland's Dan Francia releasing an EP (song stream) ++ OK Fest lineup

NY/NJ indie rockers Spook Houses have been quiet as of late, but their members have been involved in many ongoing projects including LVL UP, Crying, the Double Double Whammy label (home to Frankie Cosmos), and more…

Speedy Ortiz, Big Ups & more played Baby's All Right; Grass Is Green, Porches, Krill & others playing more shows

Exploding In Sound Records celebrated the new year in NYC with a huge show at Baby’s All Right on 12/30 that included Big Ups, Porches, Roomrunner, Grass Is Green, Two Inch Astronaut, Ovlov, Krill, Dead Wives, Baked, Bad History Month, Woozy, Gnarwhal, Pile (acoustic), and special guests billed as “Average Cock,” who you may have guessed was actually Speedy Ortiz…