SONG PREMIERE: The Sound of Ghosts Soar With Foot-Stomping Americana Tune “Perfect Pair”
Los Angeles Americana roots quintet The Sound of Ghosts have been making waves, offering up a musical experience unlike any other with their unique arrangements and vast variety of influences. The young collective has a sound that is a culmination of traditional front porch Americana, folk-laden melodies and vintage rock’n’roll. Consisting of James Orbison (vocals, […]
Kat Edmonson’s New LP ‘Old Fashioned Gal’ Out April 27
Songwriter and vocalist Kat Edmonson’s fourth album, Old Fashioned Gal, is set for release April 27 on Spinnerette Records. NPR Music’s “Songs We Love” premiered the title track, noting, “Edmonson is astute with her references, and canny about the flirtation at the center of the song.” NPR goes on to describe the upcoming LP saying “The album is a handsome showcase for her songwriting, […]
‘Lady Bird’ Wins Big at 11th Annual Houston Film Critics Society Awards
The HFCS convened this weekend to celebrate all that was great in film, and Houston, in 2017.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Plan Spring Dates
Two-time Grammy Award winner Jason Isbell and his mighty band The 400 Unit have announced Spring 2018 tour dates in support of their highly acclaimed album The Nashville Sound(Southeastern Records). The legendary Richard Thompson has been slated to open most of the new dates (see full list below) The Nashville Sound has been nominated for two 2018 […]
Golden Globes Ceremony Offers the Promise of Hope
The biggest winner at last night’s Golden Globe awards was the promise of change.
David Byrne Returns With New LP ‘American Utopia’ Out March 9
David Byrne announced his forthcoming solo record, American Utopia, during a presentation of “Reasons To Be Cheerful,” an ongoing series curated by Byrne of hopeful writings, photos, music, and lectures. The presentation was given at New York’s New School to a live audience, as well as live-streamed via his Facebook page. American Utopia will be released March 9, 2018, Todomundo/Nonesuch Records, accompanied by […]
Tedeschi Trucks Band Announces Wheels of Soul Tour With Drive-By Truckers & Marcus King Band
Tedeschi Trucks Band has announced the fourth installment of their annual multi-band Wheels of Soul summer tour. Unrivaled in their blend of American soul, blues, rock and country, the 12-member Tedeschi Trucks Band, led by the husband and wife team of guitarist Derek Trucks and vocalist/guitarist Susan Tedeschi, offers a one-of-a-kind musical experience. This year, the Wheels of Soul tour […]
The National’s Homecoming Festival Features Father John Misty, Future Islands, Feist, Breeders
The anticipated initial lineup for Homecoming, the two-day hometown festival celebration curated by the National – along with the initial program for MusicNOW, its long established companion festival now in its 13th year – have been announced. Both festivals will take place during the final weekend of April in Cincinnati, Ohio. Scheduled for Saturday and […]
Jack White, Queens of the Stone Age, The National Lead Rockcentric Shaky Knees Festival Lineup
Jack White, Queens of the Stone Age and The National will headline Shaky Knees Music Festival’s sixth edition, taking place May 4-6 at Central Park in downtown Atlanta. The incredible lineup boasts more than 60 bands on four stages, including David Byrne, Tenacious D, Fleet Foxes, The War on Drugs, Vance Joy, Cake, Courtney Barnett, Nathaniel Rateliff & […]
Andy West of Dixie Dregs Talks Past, Present & Reunion Tour (INTERVIEW)
On February 28th, Clearwater, Florida, will be hosting a rocking show at their Capitol Theatre, as that’s the night the reunited original Dixie Dregs will hit the stage for the first time in forty years. The band that recorded 1977’s Free Fall – Steve Morse, Andy West, Rod Morgenstein, Steve Davidowski and Allen Sloan – […]