Frances Quinlan: Likewise [Album Review]

Frances Quinlan Likewise Saddle Creek Records [2020] TFN Album Review: I am sure the name Frances Quinlan may not stand out to you but she is the vocalist/guitarist of the excellent indie group Hop Along and Likewise is her debut solo record under her own name. With at least 15 years of recording on her … Read more

Hop Along: Painted Shut [Album Review]

Hop Along Painted Shut Saddle Creek Records [2015] Fire Drill Album Review: Frances Quinlan’s voice absolutely soars with her smooth growl on Hop Along’s sophomore record Painted Shut. Their indie music can be both quiet and loud on the same track as Hop Along brings big booming guitars as they tell their stories of desperation. … Read more

Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support & Share – Volume 21

April can’t end yet! Why? Because we haven’t rolled out the April Bandcamp edition yet! This month’s feature includes some heavy rock from St. Louis, west coast indie from LA, a classic Pacific-Northwest sound and lo-fi psychedelic from Canada. Remember to Discover, Support & Share! Dot Legacy Paris, France While the album was released in … Read more

New Hop Along – Limited Edition 300 – White and Pink Haze Vinyl

Hop Along’s new sophomore album Painted Shut will be out May 5th, via Saddle Creek Records. There is a limited edition vinyl variant of 300 copies pressed on 180 gram white and pink haze vinyl that are exclusive to the Saddle Creek Online Store. You can grab a copy HERE while supplies last. This limited … Read more