LISTEN: Glom Graciously Layers LCD Electronic Tones On Fuzzy New Single “Fomo”
A six-piece band of multi-instrumentalists, Glom is a classic alt-rock inspired act formed in Brooklyn, New York. The group started when childhood friends Sean Dunnevant, Peter Beiser, Sahil Ansari, and Jonathan Harwood got together in high school to play Beatles and Strokes covers. Now also including Jordan Wolff and Jonathan Crandall, Glom is gearing up […]
LISTEN: Viagra Boys Share John Prine Cover “In Spite Of Ourselves” Feat Amy Taylor
Stockholm post-punk band Viagra Boys have dropped a new single from their forthcoming album Welfare Jazz out January 8th via YEAR0001. “In Spite Of Ourselves” (below) featuring Amy Taylor of Amyl and the Sniffers and originally written by the late John Prine, rides the twangy country duet through an apocalyptic thunderstorm. Of the song Sebestian […]
Jimmy Eat World Announce ‘Phoenix Sessions’ Stream Covering Three Different Career Chapters
A year, a week and a day from their last live performance at KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas, critically acclaimed alternative rock band Jimmy Eat World are excited to announce Phoenix Sessions, a global stream performance series in partnership with Danny Wimmer Presents. Watch the trailer below… To kick off 2021, the band will come together for one-of-a-kind performances of three […]
25 Years Later: Phish Hits The Big Time At Philly’s Spectrum: Looking Back at Hometown Game Changer
Phish in the mid ’90s was largely a secret community. Dorm rooms and high school cafeterias pulsed with talk about Phish… what the hell was Gamehedge?, what do they say in You Enjoy Myself? and why does the drummer wear a dress? Nothing congealed into a tangible understanding of who this band was, it simply […]
45 Years Ago Today – Parliament Lands The Funk With ‘Mothership Connection’ LP (Watch Live ’76)
SONG PREMIERE: The Dawn Drapes Stir Up Big Psych Pop Sound on “You Are The One”
The Dawn Drapes are Michael Sanzo and Daniel Rice. Formed in Harrisonburg, VA in 2010, the duo have been writing, recording, and touring with an incredible cast of musicians. Their sound is extremely eclectic and changes from song to song while still maintaining a cohesive mentality. Their newest release is a fine example of how […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Space Kamp Look on the Bright Side with Stony Upbeat Single “Sunrays No Shade”
Space Kamp, comprised of Oskee and Adoo, recently released their album Electric Lemonade and topped the charts at #7 on the Google Music Reggae Album Charts, #15 on iTunes Reggae Album Charts, and #80 on Neilson’s Rap Charts! A critic and fan favorite, the new album has received accolades from tastemakers at UndergroundHipHop Blog, TopShelf […]
Eels Balance Quiet Moments and Upbeat Indie Pop on ‘Earth To Dora’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
While I don’t think anyone would ever characterize Mark Oliver Everett’s music as optimistic, his latest effort, Earth To Dora, is probably the closest he has come in decades. Recording under his longtime moniker Eels, this LP features plenty of drum loops and electronic flourishes but is much less sterile than his 2018 album The Deconstruction. […]
‘Somewhere You Feel Free:Tom Petty And Los Angeles’ Covers Petty’s Pivotal So Cal Experience (BOOK REVIEW)
Christopher McKittrick’s previous book, Can’t Give It Away On Seventh Avenue: The Rolling Stones in New York City, is an adoring if ultimately academic chronology of the iconic British band’s love affair with The Big Apple. Somewhere You Feel Free: Tom Petty And Los Angeles is somewhat similar in its concept, but the author delves […]
LISTEN: RESPONS Offers Straight-Talking R&B Flows On Crisp New Single “Maise”
Hailing from the quiet suburbs of Leighton Buzzard, England, at R&B artist Billy Crabtree aka RESPONS has a vulnerable approach to vocal delivery with a future-facing commitment to speaking his truth. Whether it’s mental health, self-empowerment, or introspective musings on family life, RESPONS is straight-talking. Making waves in 2020 with his recent collaboration with Samm Henshaw and Barney Artist, […]