St. Vincent Performs ‘Masseduction’ In Entirety at Philadelphia’s Electric Factory (PHOTOS)
St.Vincent stopped in at Philadelphia’s Electric Factory on November 28th on her Fear the Future Tour. She is touring in support of her recently released album Masseduction which came out October 13th. This visually stunning two hour plus sold-out show started off with a screening of her short film The Birthday Party which she co-wrote […]
SONG PREMIERE: Meernaa Offer Warm Neo-Soul Embrace With “Good Luck”
Based in the lush, interconnected Oakland music scene, four-piece experimental band Meernaa – featuring members Carly Bond, Rob Shelton, Andrew Maguire, and Doug Stuart – have been longtime collaborators in a plethora of projects. Now, with renewed dedication and sights re-focused, the band is gearing up for some big things. The group’s upcoming EP Strange Life […]
Happy 35th Birthday Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’
I Was There When: Rockpile Stole Thunder from Van Morrison @ UVM, Burlington, VT 10/14/78
Memories of Rockpile creating a minor windstorm at UVM’s Patrick Gymnasium certainly validate a documented history in which Van Morrison ultimately became tired of following these rock and roll purists on stage: the Belfast Cowboy allegedly departed the Bottom Line in New York City between shows later in this very same autumn tour, leaving Dave […]
Film Bits: Marvel Releases First ‘Infinity War’ Trailer
Plus, new trailers for Love, Simon, All the Money in the World, and Mary Magdalene.
Wannabe Reviews Daniel Romano’s ‘Modern Pressure’
In the newest installment of Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle reviews Modern Pressure, the new album from Daniel Romano, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):
The National Deliver Emotional, Towering Rock Performance in Portland (SHOW REVIEW)
Since forming in 1999, The National have managed to forge their own path in indie rock, developing a loyal following of fans more interested in the consistently high quality of their albums and live performances rather than the spins they garner on mainstream radio. They have also managed to keep a steady pace, releasing a […]
An Extensive Examination Of Björk’s 10th Album ‘Utopia’
Björk’s albums have always exhibited a curious mix of sounds and styles. A single record could include explosive beats alongside gentle harps, guttural moans and shrieks buried among breathy coos; demonic choirs, atonal strings, and glorious orchestrations. As the years have passed, she has increasingly orbited a more avant-garde musical universe of long-form structures and […]
Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real & Nikki Lane Bring Petty Covers & Confidence To Music Hall of Williamsburg (SHOW REVIEW)
He may have been born with one foot in the door (being Willie Nelson’s son and all), but Lukas Nelson is one of the hardest working performers you’ll ever seen on stage. On tour for his stellar self-titled record with his band Promise of the Real, Nelson held the room at Music Hall of Williamsburg […]