New Orleans’ Indie duo Generationals rock the Echo on Friday, June 7.  Their 2013 album release Heza, out now on Polyvinyl Records, showcases a determined focus on layers, textures and hooks that are sweeter than ever.  We caught them opening for Mates of State in 2011, but now is the perfect chance to catch them up close and […]

Indie rock duo, Generationals, are bringing their sweet soul and throwback sounds to the Echo on Wednesday, November 14. Touring off the release of their newest EP “Lucky Numbers”, they’ll have a couple new ones to throw into the mix with “Con Law” and “Actor-Caster”. We caught them a year ago opening for Mates of […]

Equipped with foliage covered instruments and a backdrop of vibrant flowers and puffy light-up clouds, Mates of State stopped by the El Rey to promote the release of their seventh album, Mountaintops. The husband/wife duo are practically indie-pop legends with their infectious harmonies and unique organ and drum arrangements. Their songs deliver bursts of joyful […]

Mates of State at the Echo – Photo: Wei Shi Mates of State aka the duo of Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel will be hitting the El Rey Theatre on Tuesday, November 8 in support of their new album, Mountaintops.  This dynamic duo is sure to please with their special brand of organ/synth and drum-driven […]

I arrived at The Echo on Thursday July 14, 2011 about 5-10 minutes into the show and the place was already close to full. It wasn’t air tight but a solid group of people filled the room. What filled the room even more which I noticed upon arrival, was the bass. I immediately made way through the […]

Not too familiar with the Generationals, I didn’t know what to expect from their second release Actor-Caster. But once I heard the first few songs, I was instantly hooked to their feel-good pop/indie/electro sound. I swear, I saw sunrays shinning down with each track…it’s that upbeat! Let’s just say that it’s one of those albums […]