We Midwesterners have to stick together. Broken Spindles is the solo project of one Joel Peterson, a member of The Faint and the one-off project Beep Beep, all out of Omaha, Neb.
The music is what you might expect from a Faint side project, interesting little combinations of electronica, sparse piano, and moody, moody indie rock. With a limited palette and a one-man, lo-fi vibe, Spindles are quite diverse, ranging from electro-orchestral instrumental excursions to more, straightforward guitar-driven pop.
The music’s coherence lies in a consistency of mood; think dark and pre-apocalyptic. Think Radiohead. Nebraska probably inspires that sort of thing.
Broken Spindles play tonight at the Canopy Club. Showtime is 8 p.m., and tickets are $8. Reds and Mordechai in the Mirror open.