Chromeo Release “Come Alive” feat. Toro y Moi
Almost a decade ago, the Canadian duo Chromeo introduced their unique blend of electrofunk to an exponentially growing global audience. White Women, Dave 1 and P-Thugg’s 4th studio album coming this spring on Atlantic, refines their signature 70’s and 80’s influenced quirky pop songs, masterfully crafted in the tradition of the finest R&B, disco and funk. For all the retro talk, Chromeo’s music is, more than […]
Opeth’s Mikael Akerfeldt Talks String-Heavy, ‘Epic’ New LP
Opeth’s ‘unusual’ new album will features heavy orchestrations, some minimal moments, and a balls-out prog-fusion jam that bites from Goblin, Mahavishnu, and ELP.
Make Watching ‘Muscle Shoals’ Your First Pop Culture Resolution for 2014
The Muscle Shoals documentary has been out for months now. But if you haven’t seen it yet, consider this a strong recommendation — especially if you live in the south.
Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks – “Cinnamon and Lesbians”
Steve Stevens: Billy Idol’s Longtime Axeman (INTERVIEW)
Hello 2014, what a great year you are looking to be. And what better way to kick off MY ROOTS than with Steve Stevens, the longtime guitar player for Billy Idol and, more recently, Kings Of Chaos. After thirty years in the business, Stevens is still redefining himself as a musician. In 1999, he released […]
Trent Dabbs- The Way We Look at Horses
[rating=6.00] Trent Dabbs’ eighth release, The Way We Look at Horses, treads familiar territory for the Nashville singer-songwriter. It is a collection of songs dealing with concepts of love, loss, death, and spiritual discovery. The title track references equine therapy and how a spiritual connection with horse and rider can help uncover buried feelings and […]
3rd Annual Benefit Concert for Notes for Notes feat. Slash & Robert Randolph – Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, CA 12/6/13
California’s oldest continuously operating live production theater reopened after its most recent renovation, on Friday night December 6th, with a benefit concert for Notes For Notes. The theater was originally founded in 1873, as the only opera house south of San Francisco. It was rebuilt in 1924 and has undergone several renovations in recent years. […]
Dweezil Zappa – Conduit To Excellence (INTERVIEW)
Carrying the torch of a music legend’s legacy would be a complex job for anyone. Dweezil Zappa though has taken on his father’s musical legacy with a headfirst commitment to ensure his enormous catalogue is discovered by a new generation and ultimately, not forgotten. Dweezil’s band, Zappa Plays Zappa, is not simply a tribute to […]
Califone Debuts Video For “Movie Music Kills a Kiss” – Tour Starts Jan. 5
Califone recently released a string of excellent videos: a voyeuristic apartment building tumble for “Frosted Tips,” a live 11-minute version of “Bells Break Arms,” “We are a Payphone” directed by Amber Benson (BtVS) and Angela Bettis, and now a haunting video for “Movie Music Kills a Kiss.” Directed by and featuring Angela Bettis and Rutili […]
Pixies Announce Four Brand New Songs for EP-2 – Debut “Blue-Eyed Hexe”
Following the release of the track “Bagboy” and the four-track “EP-1,” Pixies deliver again, rolling out “EP-2,” four more brand new songs – “Blue-Eyed Hexe,” “Magdalena,” “Greens and Blues” and “Snakes,” as well as a music video for “Blue-Eyed Hexe.” The new songs were recorded during October 2012 at Rockfield Studios in Wales, UK, were […]