Eagles Founder Glenn Frey Dies at 67
Glenn Frey, a founding member and guitarist of the Eagles, has died at age 67. The cause of death was a combination of complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis, and pneumonia. Frey had been battling intestinal issues for months and had surgery in November. We’re told in the last few days his condition took a […]
SONG PREMIERE: Brooklyn’s Leland Sundries Pay Rock And Roll Tribute To The Walking Dead With “Apocalypse Love Song”
Anyone who’s watched the apocalyptic zombie show The Walking Dead can tell you that it’s anything but uplifting. Now imagine watching it after a break-up and things start to sound downright dreadful. For Nick Loss-Eaton, frontman of Brooklyn band Leland Sundries, it was exactly this scenario that inspired “Apocalypse Love Song”, which we are excited […]
SONG PREMIERE/INTERVIEW: Haymarket Squares Sound off Vs. Private Prisons on”High Demand” Off New LP “Light It Up”
The gritty urban sprawl of Phoenix, Arizona might not be your typical launching pad for a band sporting bluegrass instruments and four part harmonies, but Haymarket Squares aren’t romanticizing nothing. The city with an identity of many a political mishap, is the ideal locale for a “punkgrass” band that sparks informative lyrics, fast tempos and […]
Vinyl Lives: Shed House Records
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 […]
Basia Bulat Plays WXPN’s World Cafe Live in Philadelphia & Debuts New Songs (PHOTOS)
Basia Bulat played WXPN’s World Cafe Live in Philadelphia on 1/15/16. Basia premiered songs from her new album, Good Advice, produced by Jim James of My Morning Jacket – the new album comes out Feb 12th. Photos by Cathy Poulton.
Bruce Springsteen Kicks off ‘The River’ Tour in Pittsburgh- PaysTribute to Bowie (“Rebel Rebel”) & Breaks Out ‘River’ Classics (SHOW RECAP)
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off their winter 2016 tour in support of playing the 1980 double album The River in its entirety Saturday night in Pittsburgh. The 66 year old, looking and sounding as strong as ever at Consol Energy Center. Playing a three and one half hour show, this version of […]
Tanlines Hit Their Stride In Austin (SHOW REVIEW)
Want to go to Brooklyn without spending money on airfare? Go to East Austin. Sixth street, east of I-35, has earned the moniker ‘Little Williamsburg’, mainly because its plethora of bars are chock full of patrons with facial hair, skinny jeans, obscure music interests, and particular diet preferences. So when a Brooklyn band like Tanlines […]
David Bowie (1947-2016) – Watch Bowie Perform “Stay” (Live ’78) With Guitar Acrobatics From Adrian Belew
Wolf Parade To Reunite, Announce 2016 NYC/Toronto/London Residency Shows
Wolf Parade have reunited after a 5-year hiatus and scheduled a series of residency shows in North America and the UK for 2016. The band shared the news earlier this morning via their newly launched website and social media accounts. The band had this to say about the reunion: “Hey-o everyone, the hiatus is over! We’re very […]
The Yawpers And The Legendary Shack Shakers Bring The Boogie To Austin (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Who are the Yawpers? These young fellas hail from Denver, Colorado and unbeknownst to many they have been criss-crossing the US of A, laying waste to one venue after another with scorching sets of the good stuff, rock and roll. Last year the trio released American Man, their debut album on Bloodshot Records and one […]