indie rock Archives - The Chimes

Lana Del Rey delivers another moody, love-focused album

“Chemtrails Over the Country Club” speaks to wealth, love and self-discovery.

Joshua Flores, Staff Writer • March 25, 2021

Staying consistent to her brand, Lana Del Rey brings forth another album of black and white angsty songs about romance, confused adulthood and religion. While many of her previous releases have focused on hard drugs and sex, Del Rey writes about deeper concepts in her latest release, “Chemtrails Over...

COIN strays from the standard in “Green Blue + Indigo Violet”

The band’s second EP continues to present unexpected transparency.

Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor • March 18, 2021

The second installment in a series of EPs based on different colors, “Green Blue + Indigo Violet” introduces four new songs that bring a different vibe to COIN’s discography. Though still catchy and creative, it is clear that COIN is attempting to break away from their norm ever so slightly. AWAY...

“Zeros” is an instrumental and lyrical masterpiece

Declan McKenna makes a phenomenal return with his sophomore album.

Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor • September 8, 2020

In his latest creation, “Zeros,” young singer and musician Declan McKenna covers topics of societal issues, the effects of technology on the mind and how change influences people. An evidently very personal piece, this follow-up to McKenna’s 2017 album “What Do You Think About the Car?” is...

Andy Shauf delivers impressive storytelling in “The Neon Skyline”

The songwriter blends intriguing lyrics and satisfying instrumentals in his newest project.

Sammy Newcomer • January 30, 2020

Four friends and an ex-girlfriend walk into a bar. Singer-songwriter Andy Shauf details the simple yet entertaining story of lovers who reconnect not by love, but by circumstance in his latest LP “The Neon Skyline.” The unnamed protagonist tells of a night drinking with friends that takes a turn...

Circa Waves teases an underwhelming album with “Happy”

The first half of Circa Waves’ upcoming album brings familiar indie-rock tropes in an uninspired project.

Sammy Newcomer • January 17, 2020

After a brief pause in new releases, British indie-rock outfit Circa Waves has returned with half of their upcoming album. With “Sad Happy” releasing in March, the group has fittingly titled this half “Happy.” UNSOLVED PROBLEM The intention behind the new album, according to frontman...

Lord Huron adds to their impressive repertoire with their third album

Huron’s third studio album keeps their good and takes on even greater.

Vic Silva, Staff Writer • April 24, 2018

With a humble five million Spotify listeners a month, Lord Huron reigns as one of the definite indie kings on the 2018 music scene. The quartet has an iconic sound that extends throughout their entire discography: “Lonesome Dreams,” “Strange Trails” and their most recent album “Vide Noir,”...

The Decemberists return with a blast from the past

Dive deep into a world of acoustic and comedic bliss with the band's latest album.

Vic Silva, Staff Writer • March 21, 2018

Hailing from the wonderfully quirky town of Portland, Oregon, The Decemberists oozes the nature-infused aura the state emulates. The indie folk rock group has been around for almost two decades now, and they have an impressive repertoire of up to eight albums. Their most recent album, “I’ll Be...