Artists to Watch

This weekly Earvolution feature highlights up and coming artists we think you should get to know. We are always on the lookout for emerging talent, so if you have any recommendations, or if you would like to submit your own music for review, contact us at hilltownmedia@gmail.com.

Built Like Alaska

Hailing from Oakdale, California, Built Like Alaska will probably always be compared to Grandaddy. In fact, they are close friends with the fellow California indie-rockers and their latest album, Autumnland, was released earlier this year through a collaboration of Grandaddy's Sweat of the Alps and Future Farmer Recordings. The comparison isn't completely unfounded, but their sound is unique. If you really need a reference, think of what might happen if you dropped off Grandaddy, Portastatic and the Dismemberment Plan in the middle of nowhere for a couple of months. But references are for lazy people, check them out for yourself here because they write great songs.


His & Her Vanities

His & Her Vanities are an unsigned, artsy indie-punk four piece from Madison, Wisconsin. Unlike the dime-a-dozen retro 80's post-punk bands who litter our local venues, His & Her Vanities ground all of that lo-fi experimental noise with solid instrumentation and a danceable groove. The band's creative force is the husband and wife team of Ricky and Terrin Reimer, whose his & her voices meld together into captivating harmonies which hook you in a way that won't leave you feeling dirty. Check out their music here.