A. Sinclair - “Weeds"

SXSW 2020 - OEB Score: 7; Popularity Index: 3

Pairs Well With…Walker Lukens, Ben Kweller, Spoon

A. Sinclair followed up the strongest record of their career Catpaws, a classically minded indie rock record, with “Weeds” in December, a track that would fit right in on Catpaws with its riff-heavy, alt-rock songwriting. The Austin band has really matured their sound the last couple of years with a combination of psych rock and garage pop influences, so hopefully that transcends to In the Middle of the Night, their next EP due later this month. (Kevin McStravick)

2019 Review: A. Sinclair have played at the last five consecutive SXSW conferences and have consistently improved his sound year after year, culminating with last month’s full-length Catpaws. The Austin band’s third record, Catpaws bounces with indie rock spirit, embracing the pop centers of his music while maintaining a sense of modern groove. Psychedelic pop tracks like “Cars” sit comfortable next classic rock jammers like “Hurts So Good”, a balance expounded through A. Sinclair’s tightened, hook-welcoming songwriting.

2016 Review: A. Sinclair combines indie pop, alt rock and grunge influences on his 2014 record Pretty Girls, a nice collection for the solid singer-songwriter.  There’s even a little alt country thrown in there (“How Many Ways”, “Yeah Me Too”), a relatively divers mix from the modern rock genre.