Archive: 2012

Two years after the break-up of post-metal juggernaut Isis, Aaron Turner once again turned the heavy community on its collective ear in 2012 when he announced that his influential imprint Hydra Head Industries was ceasing to release any more new albums just shy of its 20th anniversary as one of the most adventurous and innovative metal labels America has ever known.

Anyone who’s seen drummer Russ Lawton and keyboardist Ray Paczkowski participate in any of their various and sundry projects (TAB, Strangefolk, Vorcza, Grippo Funk Band, Dave Matthews & Friends) knows what stylish musicians they are. Now, however, formally united as the duo Soule Monde, Ray and Russ are bringing their skills to a whole other level and they made this small club seem like it was situated on Bourbon St instead of just off the main street of the smallest city in the US.

Back in 2002, Cody ChesnuTT released his critically acclaimed double-disc debut The Headphone Masterpiece, which mixed Marvin Gaye and Prince-inspired soul and R&B with elements of rock, hip hop, funk and a dash of punk. After its release ChesnuTT seemingly disappeared, choosing to stay at home to raise his family, instead of pursuing rock stardom. […]

We continue our look at the Hidden Track staff’s Best Albums of 2012.

Randy tells us why we need to see Jackie Chan’s Legend of the Drunken Master.

Watch incredible footage of Roosevelt Collier teaming up with The Heavy Pets.

We celebrate Christmas with an outstanding Lazy Lightning > Supplication pairing.

The Black Crowes will return to the road with a 26-date tour this spring.

Darlene Love continued an annual tradition on Friday’s episode of The Late Show with David Letterman.

We start our countdown of the Hidden Track staff’s picks for the best albums of 2012.