The local scene in Connecticut seems to be stronger than ever and I’m very pleased to present some of my first ever coverage of exclusively homegrown CT artists here on Neat Beet. Last weekend, I took a trip to Lyric Hall in New Haven to catch up with some familiar faces and witness some fresh […]
Very few bands immediately capture my attention lyrically, but Glasgow duo Honeyblood strikes all the right chords with me. It is easy to get lost in the way a band sounds, which is a strong point of the band and plenty of others. However, I found myself comfortable singing along with their tracks at the […]
If you live in Connecticut and crave some of the awesome live acts that frequent New York City, next week will be your savior. A cluster of very strong independent artists hit up the New Haven area over the course of the next eight days. Sunday, 3/22- Lower Dens @ The Space– If you’ve heard their charming […]
The Books have always been one of the coolest listening experiences I have come across. Their experimental style and samplings were totally fascinating, and their 2012 breakup was a huge bummer. At the very least, that paved way for other projects for the former members. Vocalist Nick Zammuto has wasted no time in shifting focus […]
Best known for his experimental creations and intensive sampling while working with The Books, Nick Zammuto has made a name for himself on the side as well. His four-piece project goes by the name Zammuto and has, in a way, picked up where The Books left things off without the reliance on outlandish samples. Zammuto […]
Beet Box Radio- Episode 5 This month on a new Beet Box Radio, we’ve got a plethora of unknown artists for you to become acquainted with. Musical genres range from vintage sounding soul rock to chill synth pop this time around. Thank you for giving the show a listen and be sure to hit us […]
If you’ll be in Connecticut this weekend and you’re interested in combining outdoor fun with awesome local music, there’s a really great benefit concert going on in Danbury this Sunday. Random Compassion Fest 2014 will be running from noon to around 8:00 pm at the CityCenter Danbury Green. A full arsenal of bands will be assembling in an […]
The confines of BAR in New Haven were alive last Wednesday night with the unique and vibrant energy that Teen has to offer. The Brooklyn foursome released their second full length album, The Way and Color, in April and have been hitting the road in support of their vocally dynamic and keyboard heavy material. From the […]