Tag: jesse sprinkle

December 1, 2023

Song of the Day: Poor Old Lu - All Pretty for the TV

Poor Old Lu are/were one of the most celebrated alternative rock bands in the Christian scene. They hit at the height of the Christian indie scene in the 1990s, and formed a core unit of alternative rock bands that included The Prayer Chain, Plankeye, Starflyer 59 and a handful of others. Hailing from the Seattle area, the band also had close ties with others in the scene like Pedro the Lion, Damien Jurado, Blenderhead, and even Sunny Day Real Estate (vocalist Jeremy Enigk provided guest vocals on one POL track).… Continued →

March 14, 2022

Jesse Sprinkle "Universes" New Album

Jesse Sprinkle who has been a member of more bands that can possibly be mentioned in just one write up, has dropped his brand new album titled “Universes” which you can stream/download over on Bandcamp here. Jesse as you may recall, was a drummer for legendary indie band – Poor Old Lu, and also an active member of Demon Hunter, Dead Poetic, not to mention his many solo contributions and a recent project with his brother, Aaron Sprinkle. Make sure to check out “Universes”, below.… Continued →

June 4, 2020

Bright & Harrowing Drop Debut Song (Featuring Members of Poor Old Lu)

Bright & Harrowing which is the new project of Scott and Jesse from Poor Old Lu, just dropped their new single titled “Breathe In, Breathe Out”. Check out the song below this message and soak up the moody, driving, introspective, and melodic indie based rock. This is one of those projects that I am most excited about and this song is certainly proof that good rock never dies. Give this band a listen today.… Continued →

November 30, 2019

Introducing: Bright and Harrowing

A new band has just burst on to the scene. I got word of this on social media today and thought I’d share. Scott Hunter (Poor Old Lu singer), Jesse Sprinkle (Poor Old Lu/Demon Hunter/Dead Poetic and tons others), Kurt Schmidt, and Anthony Carvalho have all teamed up under the name “Bright and Harrowing“. New music and info coming soon. I always dug Scott’s vocals so I know this is gonna be good. More info here.… Continued →

September 18, 2019

Lo-Fidelity Records Announce Reissue of Poor Old Lu "Sin"

Lo-Fidelity Records have announced a 25th anniversary reissue of the classic Poor Old Lu album – “Sin”. The album is getting the vinyl and cd treatment again and there will be bonus tracks. Check out the campaign right here and make sure get your orders in quickly as some of the vinyl are close reaching the quantity maximum. You can find the band on Facebook right here so make sure to visit and say hi.… Continued →

April 28, 2019

25 years of Starflyer 59! (over a dozen contributors)

As you will no doubt have heard, the mighty Starflyer 59 have just released their 15th full-length studio album (not counting dozens of other releases–EPs, 7″ singles, limited edition vinyl, box sets, live albums, etc.) making them officially the most prolific Chrindie band who ever existed.  Their stellar debut album, officially untitled but affectionately known as “Silver,” also turns 25 years old this year.  You can read the IVM review of their latest “Young in My Head” here.  The 15th album/25-year anniversary seemed too grand an occasion to let pass, so .… Continued →

September 5, 2018

Poor Old Lu "Mindsize" Gets The Vinyl Re-release Treatment

An amazing album titled “Mindsize” from Washington state based alternative rock band – Poor Old Lu, is getting pressed again on Vinyl and available in several different options/colors. Also on CD. The remastered deluxe edition will be available next year and you can pre-order via kickstarter right here. Lo-Fidelity Records is putting this out. This is the band that the Sprinkle brothers originated from of which have gone on to bigger and brighter things over the past few decades. It’s also notable to report that former member Nick Barber is also making music again with his new band “Subways on the Sun” which have a debut album out this month on Spartan Records.… Continued →

February 13, 2018

REVIEW : Blank Books - EP1

The Sprinkle brothers are back! If you don’t know who that is, then stop reading. Go and find Poor Old Lu, The World Inside, Aaron Sprinkle, Paloma, Fair . . . I could go on but I’m using up valuable reviewing space (and I didn’t even mention the production credits)! Considering who is involved in this project, you might think you already know what it’s going to sound like. And sure, you might be in the right ballpark—alternative/indie rock with a capital Rock. But you haven’t heard this.… Continued →

November 22, 2017

Blank Books (Aaron & Jesse Sprinkle) Announce Debut Ep

Blank Books a band that features world renown producer (and musician) Aaron Sprinkle and his legendary drumming/songwriter genius brother, Jesse Sprinkle, have announced their debut EP which is available digitally now and it is available on CD for pre-order right here. This is the band I told you about a few years ago and one i’ve eagerly been anticipating since Jesse shared a song stream with me quite a while ago. This band and its’ members have a quite a music pedigree so you can only expect the very best from these two.… Continued →

October 31, 2016

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March 29, 2012

Poor Old Lu - All Pretty For the TV

Today’s Video Flashback comes from the Alt-Rock band, Poor Old Lu, which released several (awesome) albums in the early to late 90’s on Alarma Records. The band attempted a short lived come back of sorts in 2002 with their Tooth & Nail album “The Waiting Room”. The band featured brothers Aaron Sprinkle (Fair/Rose Blossom Punch/Studio Producer/Solo) and Jesse Sprinkle (has gone on to play in bands like Demon Hunter, Dead Poetic, Morellas Forest, Serene, and solo work), Nick Barber (also of Fair), and Scott Hunter.… Continued →

January 31, 2011