In the spring of 2010, Indianapolis-based rapper Oreo Jones released his ‘Delicious’ EP, and in all truth, it seems like his presence has been felt ever since. Between his collaborations with acts like Jookabox, Woodhands and We Are Hex, his hilarious and completely singular ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ web series, and his ability to fit into practically any performance line-up with ease, Oreo Jones has spent the last year leaving no stone unturned. read more

Justin Townes Earle strolled into LUNA music last September, composed and genial. He greeted fans and browsed the shop before performing these five songs. Although his day in our city soon turned ugly, his performance for Laundromatinee.com was soulful and personal, and his behavior towards the throng of people that came to see his in-store performance was appreciative and engaging. read more

Dreamers of the Ghetto perform live at Lovebird Recording for LaundroMatinee.com. Dreamers of the Ghetto hail from Bloomington, Indiana. Their membership includes Luke Jones on bass and lead vocals, Jonathan Jones on guitar and vocals, Lauren Jones on synthesizer and vocals, and Marty Sprowles on drums. Earlier this year, they released their first record; a self titled, eight-track album. Two of those tracks – “Regulator” and “Tether” – are featured here. read more

When I first stumbled upon Cleveland’s Cloud Nothings, I was immediately impressed with the stylish simplicity of their melodic and raw recordings. Laden with pop-punk energy and layers of indie influences, their snappy, short songs still manage to elicit excitement, which is quite the feat in this era of lo-fi, garage-band sound saturation. When I discovered that these songs are the product of Cleveland’s resident kid-brilliant, 19-year old Dylan Baldi, I was even more thrown, and shocked that someone so young was capable of writing such gems…as well as a bit jealous that I wasn’t this cool when I was his age. read more

This is the second part of a six-song, solo in-store set Kurt Vile performed at LUNA Music Midtown in Indianapolis late in 2010. Vile was out on tour, in support of his latest Matador Records 7" release In My Time, with his band The Violators as well as San Diego's The Soft Pack and fellow Philadelphians Purling Hiss. Kurt Vile will release his latest full-length, Smoke Ring For My Halo, through Matador Records in March. read more

Chicago's Maps & Atlases have been called many things. Every label from folk-rock, art-rock, prog-rock, and math-rock have been labels chucked on the band. They don't really care what you call them. If you're into one of those genres and believe they fit, they'll take it. During their session with Laundromatinee.com, the band gave us three tracks from the album as well as a celebratory take on Bob Marley's Redemption Song. Marley's birthday was this past February 6th. read more

This is the first part of a six song solo in-store set Kurt Vile performed at LUNA Music Midtown in Indianapolis late in 2010. Vile was out on tour, in support of his latest Matador Records 7" release "In My Time," with his band The Violators as well as San Diego's The Soft Pack and fellow Philadelphians Purling Hiss. read more

Gary, Indiana-born Freddie Gibbs raps about what he has known in his short life. He claims nothing he spits is fake. His life is an open book he shares through his music - the life of a hustler from proverty-stricken streets, dealing drugs, smoking weed and pimping to make ends meet. Gibbs latest offering Str8 Killa has transcended audience boundries, finding love from the hip-hop and rap communities as well as the indie rock crowd, as proven by his invite to perform at the 2010 read more

Futurebirds perform live at Lovebird Recording for LaundroMatinee.com. The band performs "Ski Chalet" from their 2010 release "Hampton's Lullaby," as well as two classic covers. The six man country/folk band hail from Athens, Georgia, a city that cherishes its rich and diverse music history and has produced a good number of notable artists in the last few decades such as R.E.M., Neutral Milk Hotel, and Of Montreal. It’s obvious that their home has had an effect on their sound, but they acknowledge it, embrace it, and use it to write wonderfully mellow music. read more

In the five videos featured here, The Young Republic demonstrate their talent for seamlessly weaving together country, folk, blues, rock, and jazz into melodic, almost poppy songs. The songs are fun and seemingly simplistic, but each member of the quintet brings their own distinctive intricacies to the songs, giving them depth and character. In this session they cover a classic Tom Waits cut and give their own tongue-in-cheek take on the classic state song "My Old Kentucky Home." read more

Whether Son Volt is rocking out with keyboard solos in “Down to the Wire” or gracefully questioning the idea of freedom with the Tarkio-esque “Dynamite,” Farrar’s voice almost croons out his lyrics, sounding like 21st century Eddie Vedder. The most noticeable characteristic of the songs in general is their expression of nostalgia and loss for something long gone or maybe even something that never existed. They indeed paint a picture of dust and ruins and leave the listener with a feeling of isolation but not of despair. read more

Cheyenne Marie Mize cut her teeth in the Louisville music scene as a member of the projects Arnett Hollow and Maiden Radio. She also performed in the supporting cast, and as an opening act, for fellow Kentucky-based musicians Ben Sollee & Daniel Martin Moore on their 2010 Dear Companion tour. Mize was introduced on a larger scale when she partnered with Louisville legend and outsider artist Will Oldham/Bonnie Prince Billy to record and release the 10" LP of 19th century Amercian parlor/folk song collection entitled "Among The Gold." In October of 2010, through sonaBLAST! Records, Mize re-released her debut album "Before Lately," a beautiful collection of intimate, psych-folk songs. read more

Perhaps best known for their 2000 release, “Bohemian Like You,” The Dandy Warhols have become a familiar name in the world of rock. Founded in Portland, Oregon in 1993, The Dandy Warhols have gone on to release seven albums, contribute music to television shows like Undeclared and Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and were the subject of Dig!, a rock biopic. Their sound combines a hazy irreverence with youthful camp, resulting in some pretty memorable tunes that draw comparisons to The Velvet Underground and Love and Rockets.

During their session at The Pop Machine, Courtney Taylor-Taylor and Brent DeBoer played songs from the Dandy’s newest album, a retrospective entitled, “The Capitol Years: 1995 – 2007.”

On “Get Off,” the two create a driving, catchy rhythm, while “We Used To Be Friends” and “Stars” (a b-side from 2004) illustrate their ear for harmonies. The band is currently on tour throughout the U.S. and Europe in support of the release of their newest album. read more

Distilled in Indianapolis, jascha. have been aging towards perfection over the last couple years. Ingredients currently include Jascha on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Nathan on bass guitar, Bryan on the set, and Katie on accompanying vocals and assorted percussion. Former guitarist, Jordan Updike, is also featured in these videos. Their flavor resembles that of heavier folk rock, but their four part harmonies and obvious soul influences paint them as a blended whiskey more so than a straight whiskey. They’re served in various locations across the Midwest and are best enjoyed in small, cozy bars amongst good company. read more

Toronto-based electro-rock two-piece Dan Werb and Paul Banwatt are known to the world at Woodhands, but they are really best-known for bringing an absolute dance party to the club. The duo create beat-heavy, synth-infused dance rock with punk intensity and glam swagger.

What sets Woodhands apart is what they accomplish in the live setting. There are no laptops to hide behind. Dan Werb twists the knobs, howls into the mic and bangs away on the keytar while Paul Banwatt, also known as the drummer for Rural Alberta Advantage, absolutely beats his drum kit to a pump in every performance. Sweat and emotion pour out of the duo as they deliver infectious electronic-based danceable rock songs that ensure a mass of gyrating, wet bodies in the crowd. read more

Alexa Woodward creates stirring Americana music by combining lyrical breadth with a gentle banjo style that begs to be heard again and again. On her 2009 release, Speck, the Appalachian songstress crafts deceptively simple tales that draw in the listener with her lilting tones, but reveal much more upon repeated listen; references to Tolstoy, Salanger, and ever Harper Lee appear throughout her writing, providing a sense of literary grandeur to familiar themes of love and loss, heartache and joy. read more

This session with AA Bondy captures a different sound than on his records; a sound completely void of a band, relying solely on heightened acoustic guitar picking, harmonica melodies, and old time, folksy vocals. Viewers also get to hear his speaking voice which is surprising deep and powerful considering his singing range. At heart, AA Bondy is a story teller clearly influenced by his environment, but his best of both worlds style keeps him from beings simply another folk singer. read more

Tokyo Police Club started in Newmarket, Ontario back in 2005, playing mostly in the Toronto area. Membership includes Dave Monks on bass and lead vocals, Josh Hook on guitar, Graham Wright on the keyboard, and Greg Alsop on drums. Since their formation, Tokyo Police Club have released two full length albums, Elephant Shell and Champ, and performed at numerous festivals such as Glastonbury Festival and Bonnaroo. The band has also appeared on public television numerous times, including an appearance on ABC’s Desperate Housewives. read more

Roman Candle have been around for a long time, playing their first shows around Chapel Hill, NC in 1997. Since then, they’ve appeared on several record labels, released three LPs and a handful of EPs, and attracted (positive) attention from some of the biggest critics in indie music. The band is now based in Nashville, TN, but they were kind enough to come to Broad Ripple, IN for a little session with us, despite window trouble with their van. read more

To the uninitiated, Pravada may seem like a band created from the dust of Margot and the Nuclear So and So's exit from town. However, most of the members of the band have been honing their skills with one another since Margot was just a twinkle in Indianapolis's eye. Local heroes Jesse Lee, Casey Tennis, Andy Fry and recent initiate Tyler Bowman put together beautiful, atmospheric pop music that is all their own. read more