South Carolinian experimental-pop band Toro Y Moi is the creative effort of one Chazwick Bundick, formerly of the band The Heist and the Accomplice. The band, whose new album, Underneath the Pine, was released in February, has garnered buzz on the strength of its funky, dreamy blend of chillwave and dance pop. In a recent stop in Chicago, there was enough demand to schedule two shows: an early show with electro-pop act Adventure and a late show with indie-rock band Braids. ALARM copy editor Kyle Gilkeson was there to capture the action.
Braids
Braids: Indie-Rock Balancing Act
For the young Canadian indie band Braids, a rise in popularity has meant increased promotional responsibilities. See how the band balances its time — as well as its multifaceted music — with the pressures of press.