Metal Pioneer Burke Shelley of Budgie Dies at 71
The world lost a metal pioneer today (1/10/22) as Burke Shelley the high-pitched frontman and bassist of Welsh rockers Budgie passed away at the age of 71. Many a passing metal fan has heard a Budgie song even if they don’t know it as Metallica covered “Crash Course In Brain Surgery” and “Breadfan” ) with the former […]
Jeremy Ivey Announces New Album ‘Invisible Pictures’ Out 3/11 Via ANTI
On March 11 Jeremy Ivey will release Invisible Pictures, his third studio album with ANTI- Records that juxtaposes raw, unflinching personal reckonings with jaunty, buoyant performances and rich, kaleidoscopic production.Though the songs on Invisible Pictures are rooted in a 21st century swirl of chaos and uncertainty, the record is, at its core, an undeniably feel-good […]
Weezer, Smashing Pumpkins, Steve Miller Band, Black Pumas Lead 2022 BeachLife Festival
An eclectic beach-focused lineup of more than 55 top music artists across the spectrum of rock, indie, jam, reggae, and more has been announced for the 3rd edition of BeachLife Festival, Los Angeles County’s only coastal three-day immersive experience uniquely celebrating beach culture. Held May 13-15, 2022, Southern California’s premier live music, art, and culinary experience takes place on the picturesque […]
Happy 74th Birthday Donald Fagen (Listen to “Tomorrow’s Girls”)
Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, & Julien Baker Announce ‘The Wild Hearts Tour’
Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker announce The Wild Hearts Tour, an epicco-headlining tour that sees these three legendary songwriters, all known for their incredible, cathartic live performances, playing across North America this July and August. The tour consists of mostly outdoor venues, with the exception of the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and Massey Hall […]
Metallica, P!nk, Twenty One Pilots, Black Crowes, Mount Westmore, Spoon Lead BottleRock Napa Valley 2022
BottleRock Napa Valley, presented by JaM Cellars, announces the 2022 festival lineup today, featuring over 75 musical acts including headline artists Metallica, P!nk, Twenty One Pilots and Luke Combs. The 3-day music, wine, craft brew and culinary festival will take place in the heart of the City of Napa at the Napa Valley Expo on […]
MerleFest Adds Old Crow Medicine Show, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, Allison Russell
MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the second round of artist additions for MerleFest 2022, which will be held April 28-May 1, 2022. Old Crow Medicine Show, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, Allison Russell, and We Banjo 3 will join an already impressive lineup which includes performances by Emmylou Harris, Greensky Bluegrass, Rissi […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Sam Weber Teams Up With Griffin Goldsmith of Dawes on Heartfelt Indie-folk Tune “Get Out Of The Game”
Sam Weber Teams Up With Griffin Goldsmith of Dawes on the Heartfelt Indie-folk Tune “Get Out Of The Game” off his upcoming album Get Free
SONG PREMIERE: Jana Pochop Drops Intimate Acoustic Stunner “Maps”
When Albuquerque’s Jana Pochop presents her songs with on-point sly and sweet vocals, there is a fascinating intimate portrayal of a singer-songwriter who evokes folk in its purest form. While many a ’70s artist might come to mind when listening to Pochop’s acoustic joys, modern artists like Lucy Dacus and Snail Mail also are also […]
55 Years Ago Today – Revisiting The Doors’ Eponymous Debut LP
Released in January of 1967 (1/4/67), the Doors’ self-titled debut album predates other monumental titles of the year—The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Jefferson Airplane‘s Surrealistic Pillow, Cream‘s Disraeli Gears, and Jimi Hendrix‘ Are You Experienced? —and effectively helped set the stage for a cultural/societal upheaval at this point in just its nascent […]