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Tag: Buddy Holly

Robert LaRoche Channels The Everly Brothers With New Single ‘Drawn To You’ From Upcoming EP ‘A Thousand Shades’

June 21, 2019

Robert LaRoche channels the likes of The Everly Brothers – with more than a dash of Buddy Holly and perhaps a smattering of The Beach Boys – with his new single ‘Drawn To You’, set for release on July 12.

Gringo Star – ‘The Sides And In Between’ Take Us To The 60s And Back Again

August 26, 2016

‘The Sides And In Between’ from Atlanta’s Gringo Star sounds like it’s been stolen from the back of Roy Orbison’s car, played on Hank B Marvin’s guitar, and mixed using Wheatus’ desk and Buddy Holly’s vocals. This is not altogether a bad thing. The album is out today on Nevado Records.

There’s Nothing ‘Rotten’ About The New Single From Altanta’s Gringo Star

June 15, 2016

‘Rotten’, the new single from Gringo Star, presents their love for nostalgic sounds of rock in the style of The Kinks. Positioned between the folky sound of The Shins and Tame Impala’s generous reverb, the raw psych finish perfectly highlights the beautiful melody.

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