Kate Lamont debuts new album at Indy Hostel

Surrounded by the modern primitive artwork of Mike Graves, local songbird Kate Lamont captivated a standing-room only audience, who packed the alternative space at Indy Hostel last night. Performing songs from her upcoming record, "After the Traffic," Lamont kept her heartfelt set short and sweet.

"I'm performing almost all of the songs from my new record," the waif-like songstress told the crowd. It's only 27 minutes long. "I'm hoping you'll want to hear it a couple of times. Plus, I ran out of time in the recording studio."

Located in a suburban SoBro neighborhood, the Indy Hostel serves as economical crash pad for world travellers of the backpack variety. It's walls, a homegrown art gallery, its living room, chairs and sofas pushed into a side room, convert into a makeshift music venue.

This is house rock. The latest thing. No need for fancy bars, just a homey way for like-minded music fans to listen to artists in a warm and informal setting.

This was Indy Social's first visit to Indy Hostel, but we'll be back.