New Pornographers w/Neko Case Announce Spring Tour- Waxahatchee To Open – New LP Due
Having wrapped up touring in support of Case, Lang, Veirs; Neko Case is ready to hitch on with one of her other bands. Critically acclaimed Vancouver-based group The New Pornographers are set to tour the U.S. this spring, kicking off the run of dates at Minneapolis’ storied First Avenue on April 18. The tour includes dates at The […]
Spoon Return to Matador Records With New LP ‘Hot Thoughts’
Months of speculation come to an end today as details of the new Spoon album can be confirmed: Austin’s most esteemed rock ambassadors will release their ninth album, Hot Thoughts, March 17 on Matador Records. Reuniting the band with the label that released their 1996 debut, Telephono, and following on Spoon’s streak of three consecutive Top 10 albums — Ga Ga Ga […]
Neil Fest Texas -Norah Jones, Shakey Graves, Nikki Lane, James Petralli, Charlie Sexton, Alison Mosshart Aboard
Two legendary Texas theaters in Austin and Dallas, along with more than 25 acclaimed artists will converge to honor Neil Young on February 18th and 19th with Neil Fest. Ticket sale proceeds will benefit Refuge Foundation for the Arts, a non-profit organization supporting the creation of music and art. “We are going to throw two […]
Prophets of Rage Bring Anti Inaugural Ball & Audioslave Reunion To Teragram Ballroom
After a sweeping cross country “Make America Rage Again” tour, Prophets of Rage will bring the rage to Inauguration Day with a special ANTI INAUGURAL BALL concert on Friday, January 20th at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles. For the first time in 11 years, Audioslave will perform with Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk. Special guests Vic […]
Film Bits: Dakota Fanning to Co-star in ‘The Alienist’; ‘Clowntergeist’ Trailer is Every Bit as Amazing as it Sounds
Plus, Hidden Figures wins at the box office for the second weekend in a row.
No DMB Tour This Summer But Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds Announce U.S. Tour
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds will kick off a U.S. tour on May 3 at Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre in Tuscaloosa, AL. Since Dave Matthews Band is not touring this summer, the two musicians and longtime friends are instead taking the opportunity to play a rare series of stripped-down, acoustic dates together. The run will include two-night stands in Nashville, TN (May […]
Song Premiere: City Mouse Creates Restful Americana On ‘Bloodshot Eyes”
Since forming in 2013, City Mouse’s persistence, enigmatic stage presence and originality—forged around the lyricism of frontman Brian Revels—has led to many a sold-out show. They’ve shared bills with bands like The SteelDrivers, Cicada Rhythm, The Howlin’ Brothers, Underhill Rose, Family & Friends, The Darnell Boys and more. The trio (Revels, Jenna Mobley & Michael […]
Fans Rejoice! Radiohead Announce Nine U.S. Shows – Onsale January 20th
Radhiohead have confirmed a series of nine performances around America on Tuesday in addition to their two previously announced Coachella headlining gigs. This tiny run begins March 30th in Miami and routes through Atlanta, New Orleans and Kansas City. After that, the band spends the rest of their time on the west coast. They’ll perform two […]
SONG PREMIERE: Brett Newski Shares Acoustic Indie Pop “Everybody Knows You Can’t Sleep With Your Eyes Closed”
Wisconsin artist Brett Newski was once signed to a major label, but he felt he could handle things better on his own and eventually decided to pursue music on his own terms. As an independent artist, Newski has been able to craft delightfully eccentric acoustic pop tunes whatever way he sees fit. His tunes are […]
Run The Jewels Up The Ante With ‘Run The Jewels 3’ (ALBUM REVIEW
[rating=9.00] In 2014 the duo of Killer Mike and El-P put out RTJ2, the second album of their Run the Jewels partnership and quickly jumped to success and national critical acclaim. Now on their third release the duo up the ante for their protest rhymes, swaggering boasts and wide ranging beats; the album is a […]