The Beauty Of The Mundane And The Unique Appeal Of ‘Paterson’ (FILM REVIEW)
The latest from Jim Jarmusch looks at the tedious profundity of everyday life
The Magpie Salute Premiere “Comin’ Home” – Pay Tribute To Late Eddie Harsch
The Magpie Salute, featuring key members of The Black Crowes (guitarist/vocalist Rich Robinson, guitarist Marc Ford and bassist Sven Pipien) premiered their performance video of “Comin’ Home” that begins with a tribute to the late keyboardist Eddie Harsch who passed away November 4, 2016. Eddie was set to perform with the band during their upcoming four night, sold-out engagement later this month at the Gramercy in New […]
When ‘A Monster Calls’, Just Let It Ring (FILM REVIEW)
A tepid, hollow movie that fails at conveying even the most basic emotions
ALBUM PREMIERE: Soul Scratch Deliver Scorching Grooves On ‘Pushing Fire’
Los Angeles band Soul Scratch truly do live up to their name. The six-piece band lays down thick funky grooves and the kind of retro soul sounds being done by East Coast labels like Daptone. Vocalist Dale Spollett is a powerhouse, bringing to mind peers like St. Paul and the Broken Bones’ Paul Janeway and legends […]
String Cheese Incident Throttle Up 1st Bank Center For Three Night New Years Run (PHOTOS)
The String Cheese Incident took care of business for three nights at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, CO on 12/29 though 12/31/16 on their annual New Years Run. Photos by Todd Radunksy
Rodney Crowell Recruits Rosanne Cash For New LP ‘Close Ties’
The Multi-Grammy Award winning troubadour Rodney Crowell is set to release Close Ties on March 31st via New West Records. The 10-song set is his first album in over three years and follows The Traveling Kind, his acclaimed collection of duets with longtime collaborator Emmylou Harris. Co-produced by Jordan Lehning and Kim Buie, the album […]
The Mavericks Go Independent With New LP ‘Brand New Day’
The Mavericks, have announced the March 31 release of Brand New Day, their first independent studio album on their own label Mono Mundo Recordings/Thirty Tigers. After years on major labels, The Mavericks chose to set a new course with the founding of Mono Mundo and the release of their first live album, 2016’s captivating All Night Live, Volume 1. […]
The Shins Return To James Mercer Self Produced On New LP ‘Heartworms’ Due 3/10
Following their warmly received Halloween gift to fans in the form of “Dead Alive”(below), The Shins have announced the release of their fifth studio album, Heartworms. The album will be released on March 10th via Aural Apothecary/Columbia Records. In contrast to 2012’s Port of Morrow, which debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 and was nominated for a Best Alternative Album GRAMMY, Heartworms ushers in a return to […]
Hot With “On Hold” – The XX Return To North America
Hot off their debut single “On Hold” off their third album featuring a Hall and Oates sample, The xx will tour North America this spring, with headline dates kicking off April 15 in San Francisco, and further shows in Seattle, Chicago, Austin, Philadelphia, New York and more as well as festival slots at Coachella and others soon to […]
SONG PREMIERE: Auditorium Crafts Choir-Like Pop On “It’s Only God, I Swear” (INTERVIEW)
Spencer Berger has been classically trained for most of his life. The LA-based musician began performing at the age of nine as a member of The Metropolitan Opera’s Children’s Chorus, singing onstage with legends like Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo. In recent years Berger has put his singing skills – as well as his love of […]