Archive: 2013

Midway through Christopher Owens’ set at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom this past Monday night, the ex-Girls’ frontman posed a question: “What if I’m just a bad songwriter?” In the lyric, from “Love Is in the Ear of the Listener” off of his new record Lysandre, Owens proceeds to wonder aloud whether his words are unoriginal and if he possesses the knack for entertaining an audience. Fortunately, his struggle with these and other insecurities are only momentary, as he ultimately concludes, “Beauty’s in the eye of the beholder/love is in the ear of the listener.” Had Owens continued to experience this self-doubt and lack of confidence, one would merely have to point out the 11 tracks on his new record to persuade him of his obvious songwriting talents.

Yesterday Akron/Family premiered the first song on pitchfork from their forthcoming record, Sub Verses, out on Dead Oceans on April 30th (29th in the UK).  "No-Room" showcases the heavier, more direct sound of Sub Verses. Influenced, in part, by monumental land art installations and harnessed by producer Randall Dunn (Sunn 0))), Earth, Black Mountain, Wolves […]

"Come Home To Mama" is a true return to form for Wainwright, and proves that not only does she have a place in contemporary music, but she deserves one. Glide Magazine recently spoke with her about this new album, what it was like working with a 3 year-old and her love for LCD Soundsystem.

Scotty’s thoughts and Jeremy Smith’s photos from Umphrey’s McGee’s 15th Anniversary show at Brooklyn Bowl

Find out where Jim James gets his cape, who he’ll be playing with at Bonnaroo and more

Monoprice’s 8323 Over the Ear Pro Headphones are a phenomenal bargain offering comfort, great build quality and great sound for about $20.

Win a pair of tickets to the 2013 AURA Music Festival

Cold War Kids will head out on the road from mid-February to the end of May

Watch My Morning Jacket cover Hungry Heart by Bruce Springsteen

What happens when a musical madman channels poet Charles Bukowski, Band of Gypsys and grunge?