Margo Cilker Treats Sold-out Portland, OR Crowd to Her Timeless Americana (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)

Margo Cilker Treats Sold-out Portland, OR Crowd to Her Timeless Americana (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)

Margo Cilker played a sold-out show at Mississippi Studios in Portland, Oregon on December 15th.

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Algiers Announce 2023 North American Tour Dates Kicking Off At SXSW

Algiers Announce 2023 North American Tour Dates Kicking Off At SXSW

On February 24, Matador Records will release SHOOK, the fourth album by Algiers. This spring, the band will embark on a North American tour, which will kick off in Austin, TX at SXSW and conclude in Toronto.

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Cheap Trick ‘Live At The Whiskey 1977’ Captures Rockford Rockers At Their Best Before ‘Budokan’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Cheap Trick ‘Live At The Whiskey 1977’ Captures Rockford Rockers At Their Best Before ‘Budokan’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Since 1996’s Sex, America, Cheap Trick boxed set, fans have been clamoring for this.

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Cooper Stoulil Ignites Dreamy Americana On “”Professional Racecar Driver”

VIDEO PREMIERE: Cooper Stoulil Ignites Dreamy Americana On “”Professional Racecar Driver”

Cooper Stoulil’s early exploits into performing were with the Seattle-based alt-folk duo, Dravus House, fronted by Elena Loper. Loper would write, sing, and play beautiful, fingerpicked melodies, while Stoulil wove sparkly electric guitar riffs throughout.

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The Allman Family Revival Kicks Up Soaring Solos & Bluesy Nuggets at Los Angeles’ Wiltern Theatre (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)

The Allman Family Revival Kicks Up Soaring Solos & Bluesy Nuggets at Los Angeles’ Wiltern Theatre (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)

The Allman Family Revival Tour now in its sixth iteration, led by Devon Allman, rocked The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on December 16, 2022. 

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Movies For Horse Racing Fans To Watch

Movies For Horse Racing Fans To Watch

Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in the world, with millions betting on the action on a daily basis.  However, research is a huge part of the sport, with bettors needing to put hours of work into finding winners and broadening their knowledge of racing, enjoying profitable horse betting promotions.  But, one […]

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LISTEN: On “Open Up,” Waterfowl Drops Strutty ’60s Rocker

LISTEN: On “Open Up,” Waterfowl Drops Strutty ’60s Rocker

Coming in like “Love Me Do” era Beatles on ether, Toronto-based Waterfowl’s new single “Open Up”, goes on to display a plethora of past and current pop influences like, Daft Punk and Pond all wrapped up in a warbly psychedelic package. The delivery of deadpan motivational quips disguised as 1984-esque corporate speak is brought to a host of […]

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LISTEN: Kid2 Executes Classic Garage Rocker On “Cheerios”

LISTEN: Kid2 Executes Classic Garage Rocker On “Cheerios”

With “Cheerios”, Florida DIY trio Kid2  brings a tightly executed garage rocker driven by thick guitar riffs and laid restrained vocals that, when combined, bring together classic elements of Yo La Tengo and Dinosaur Jr. The “live in one room” recording approach pays off on this track, showcasing an energetic live band and capturing an honest lo-fi sound […]

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50 Years Ago Today – Bobby Womack’s ‘Across 110th Street’ Soundtrack Was Released

50 Years Ago Today – Bobby Womack’s ‘Across 110th Street’ Soundtrack Was Released

50 years ago today (12/16/72), the soundtrack for Across 110th Street was released. Led by Bobby Womack’s righteously soulful funky title track, the rest of the songs were penned by Womack while the score was composed and conducted by J.J Johnson. The mood is urban, gritty, and full of blaxploitation…
The Smile Deliver Dazzlingly Complex Post-rock Performance in Portland, OR (SHOW REVIEW)

The Smile Deliver Dazzlingly Complex Post-rock Performance in Portland, OR (SHOW REVIEW)

On December 14, Radiohead side project The Smile played a sold out show at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon.

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