SONG PREMIERE: Paul Kelly – “Righteous Woman”
Paul Kelly may not be a household name here in America, but over the course of more than forty years the Australian singer-songwriter and musician has been nothing short of prolific. Numerous awards and a genre-crossing body of work has earned Paul Kelly the status of living legend, which is exactly why his upcoming release […]
Vinyl Lives: Euclid Records – St. Louis/New Orleans
In Vinyl Lives we spotlight and profile record stores around the country who offer music lovers an experience that goes beyond an iTunes purchase or a Spotify playlist. Vinyl has found a new resurgence and the good folks behind independent record stores are on the front line, directly responsible for curating a unique collection of […]
Bruce Watson of Foreigner (INTERVIEW)
“That’s real music there,” a young man said to his friend as they exited the Hard Rock Live in Biloxi following a red hot Foreigner concert. A band that keeps on going with no signs of aging, Foreigner has been rocking & rolling since their seventies conception, producing big hits that remain a part of […]
Björk Announces Intimate NYC Shows
Following the news of her forthcoming album Vulnicura, Björk announces some intimate shows this spring at Carnegie Hall on March 7 and 14 and at City Center March 25 and 28 and April 1 and 4. The series of shows culminates with a performance at the Governors Ball music festival in New York this June. […]
That 1 Guy – Middle East, Cambridge, MA 1/15/15 (SHOW REVIEW)
For a crowded evening at the Middle East Nightclub in Cambridge, the Upstairs lounge was converted into a jostling, whooping and jovial dance floor. That1Guy took the stage to an audience of receptive concertgoers who, for roughly 90 minutes, engaged in what could be considered a musical conversation. As the artist – also known as […]
The War on Drugs Extend Tour To Hit Not Yet Played Cities
The War On Drugs have announced a spring tour hitting cities in which they have not yet played throughout the Southwest and Southeast in support of 2014’s #1 album of the year, Lost In The Dream, plus festivals, including Coachella, Bonnaroo and Governor’s Ball. Check out their powerhouse performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy […]
Run The Jewels “Lie, Cheat, Steal” on Conan
Run the Jewels played “Lie, Cheat,Steal” from their universally acclaimed 2014 release Run the Jewels 2 on Conan 1/15/2015.
Skerik, John Medeski & Adam Deitch = DRKWAV – Debut Album ‘The Purge’ Due 2/24
DRKWAV is Skerik (saxophones), John Medeski (keyboards) and Adam Deitch (drums). The three master musicians have come together for The Purge, an entirely uncompromising album debut that delves deep into the psychedelic corners of the human psyche. Due February 24 from Royal Potato Family, the recording was co-produced and mixed by venerated studio wizard Randall […]
‘Blackhat’ (FILM REVIEW)
Hacking thriller ‘Blackhat’ may not be entirely terrible, but it’s certainly not worth the ten-buck admission
Grateful Dead To Welcome Anastasio, Hornsby, Chimenti For 50th Anniversary Shows
The 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead has naturally led to loads of speculation over the last few months with fans wondering not only if the “Core Four” – Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann – would play, but who would be filling in the monumental role of handling the late guitarist Jerry Garcia. […]