LISTEN: Sangarang Bounce Some Cyber Boogie On Lush “No Room For Us”

LISTEN: Sangarang Bounce Some Cyber Boogie On Lush “No Room For Us”

Sangarang’s musical career, albeit relatively new, is one that is marked with notes of storytelling and personal experience. Billy Sang grew up in Dallas, TX, and then went on to study entrepreneurship and management at Baylor University. Upon graduating, Sang walked the all-too-familiar corporate path. This new lifestyle, while rich with monetary gain, came at […]

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LISTEN: Issy Wood Offers Colorful Sound Fabric On Atmospheric New Single “Hell”

LISTEN: Issy Wood Offers Colorful Sound Fabric On Atmospheric New Single “Hell”

Issy Wood comes from a fine arts background and gained initial recognition for her paintings. Her pieces have been featured in art galleries across the world. Her new EP, Cries Real Tears! is the result of Wood’s continued exploration of artistry by using music and multimedia as an extension of her work. Check out Issy Wood’s […]

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75 Years Ago Today The One And Only Lemmy Was Born (Watch Motörhead ‘Live in Toronto’ 12/5/82)

75 Years Ago Today The One And Only Lemmy Was Born (Watch Motörhead ‘Live in Toronto’ 12/5/82)

75 years ago today (12/24/45), Ian Fraser “Lemmy” Kilmister, the lead vocalist, bassist, and principal songwriter for Motörhead, entered the world. A true metal original, Lemmy is best known for his mutton chops, prominent facial moles, and gravelly voice. Motörhead has released twenty-three studio albums, ten live recordings, twelve compilation…
Legendary Guitarist & Power Trio Pioneer Leslie West of Mountain Dies at 75

Legendary Guitarist & Power Trio Pioneer Leslie West of Mountain Dies at 75

Leslie West, born Leslie Weinstein, has passed away. The iconic guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and storyteller has left a legacy that to this day is celebrated by peers and fans across The World. Weinstein was born in New York City, and first emerged in the scene as a member of The Vagrants. A few years later […]

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Happy 80th Birthday To Living Guitar Legend Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplaine/Hot Tuna)

Happy 80th Birthday To Living Guitar Legend Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplaine/Hot Tuna)

Happy 80th birthday today to guitar legend Jorma Kaukonen (born 12/23/40). The esteemed player and singer has laid his ground on many a band and collaboration including Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna. Kaukonen remains a touring regular with Hot Tuna and has professed his take on country-blues that have earned…
‘The Midnight Sky’ is Beyond Disappointing (FILM REVIEW)

‘The Midnight Sky’ is Beyond Disappointing (FILM REVIEW)

George Clooney’s latest effort is a case study in the importance of sticking the landing.

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LISTEN: An Only Child Blurs Soul Boundaries On Powerful “Don’t Go Out”

LISTEN: An Only Child Blurs Soul Boundaries On Powerful “Don’t Go Out”

An Only Child is no stranger to genre-blending. From developing his voice as a singer in his local church to training as a modern dancer with performances at the Guggenheim Museum, the MoMA and The Whitney Museum, An Only Child is a creative force and an exciting neo-soul artist to watch. With a vibrant and […]

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LISTEN: Norway’s Simon Mitlid Makes Melancholic Gold On “December, 1999”

LISTEN: Norway’s Simon Mitlid Makes Melancholic Gold On “December, 1999”

Hailing from the lush woods of Os, Norway, singer-songwriter Simen Mitlid crafts lush, Nordic indie-folk. Since his critically acclaimed 2017 debut record Everything Is the Same and his sophomore effort “Neutral” in 2019, Mitlid has been working on his third full-length release. Check out Mitlid’s new Christmas song “December, 1999.” Mitlid possesses a soothing vibrato […]

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Kacy & Clayton and Marlon Williams Stir Up Ethereal Country-Folk on Collaborative LP ‘Plastic Bouquet’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Kacy & Clayton and Marlon Williams Stir Up Ethereal Country-Folk on Collaborative LP ‘Plastic Bouquet’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Part Iron & Wine, part Cowboy Junkies in their Trinity Sessions mode, the debut collaboration from Kacy & Clayton and Marlon Williams is ethereal folk and country so soft and reverent it almost comes off as a collection of modern hymns. Written and recorded in both Saskatchewan and Nashville, Plastic Bouquet manages to seemingly come […]

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The Zappa Trust & Duckfoot Brewery Co Launch ‘Why Does It Hurt When I IPA?’ Tribute Beer

The Zappa Trust & Duckfoot Brewery Co Launch ‘Why Does It Hurt When I IPA?’ Tribute Beer

The Zappa Trust and San Diego-based Duckfoot Brewery Co have teamed up to launch a new Frank Zappa tribute beer, Why Does It Hurt When IPA? It debuted on Zapppa’s birthday, December 21. It’s a wild, improvisational jam of an IPA, brewed with ZAPPA hops, Simcoe and Cascade. The West Coast-style IPA has notes of […]

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