Robert Randolph Talks ‘Brighter Days’, Grammy Nomination, Dave Cobb and More (INTERVIEW)
Robert Randolph is an artist who recently received his sixth Grammy nomination. This one is for his new album Brighter Days in the category of Best Contemporary Blues Album. He’s in pretty good company considering Gary Clark Jr. and Southern Avenue are nominated in the same category. By phone, the esteemed pedal steel guitar player […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: The Third Mind (Dave Alvin, Victor Krummenacher, David Immerglück, Michael Jerome) Unleash Fiery, Acid-soaked Rendition of Paul Butterfield’s “East West”
“I had a crazy idea and was looking for musicians who perhaps didn’t think it was so insane,” says Dave Alvin when describing The Third Mind, a new CA-based supergroup with an all-star line-up of players who are gearing up to release their self-titled debut on February 14th via Yep Roc Records. Featuring Dave Alvin (guitar, […]
‘The Complete Keen Recordings (1957-60): The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke’ Shines New Light on Soul Titan (ALBUM REVIEW)
With so many of his hits on the radio for such a long time, Sam Cooke is a familiar artist and a titan of soul. However, on the new collection The Complete Keen Recordings (1957-60): The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke, you can rediscover Cooke’s music and his wonderful voice. The first disc begins with […]
Grace Potter & Devon Gilfillian Perform Soul-Bearing Sets at Philadelphia’s Fillmore (PHOTOS)
Grace Potter performed a soul-bearing set Friday night at the Fillmore in Philly. She is touring in support of her third solo release Daylight, the follow up to her 2015 album Midnight. A lot has changed for Potter over the last four years and her newest album, released in October, is reflective of this time. […]
SONG PREMIERE: Andrew Weiss and Friends Nail Tom Petty Signature Tones On “All The News Fit To Print”
Music is a tie that binds us. In these trying modern times, real, honest music and art can draw people of vast backgrounds and cultures together for understanding and empathy. Singer-songwriter Andrew Weiss clings to and cherishes moments of intimacy, hard conversations, emotional currency, and even his engagement to his high school sweetheart through his […]
25 Years Ago Today – Local H Released Debut LP ‘Ham Fisted’ (Listen to “Sports Bar”)
‘Color Out of Space’ Masters Lovecraftian Weirdness (FILM REVIEW)
Richard Stanley’s return to feature film accomplishes the impossible.
Sparta Returns With New LP ‘Trust The River’ & Spring Tour
Sparta, the El Paso band featuring Jim Ward, has today announced their first full length studio album since 2006’s Threes. Trust The River will be released on April 10 via Dine Alone Records – their first for the label. Along with this news, Sparta has also announced spring tour dates and released a video for lead single “Believe.” Of […]
New York Jazz Bassist Massimo Biolcati Makes Second Solo Album with Stellar Quartet ‘Incontre’ (ALBUM REVIEW))
It’s been ten years since New York bassist, composer, producer, and bandleader Massimo Biolcati released his first solo album Persona but now he’s back with Incontre, featuring nine compositions, four of which are originals. Biolcati stays busy, making it difficult to find time for his own work. He is a founding member of Gifema, the […]
Sea Wolf Announces First New Album In Six Years – ‘Through A Dark Wood’ Releasing March 20
Today, Sea Wolf announced the anticipated new album Through A Dark Wood will release on March 20 via Dangerbird Records. The Los Angeles-based artist returns with his first new album in six years, featuring his most intimate material to date. Along with the announcement, Sea Wolf has released a new video for “Fear of Failure”, the captivating debut song that exemplifies the […]