55 Years Later: Revisiting The Byrds’ Expressive & Experimental ‘The Notorious Byrd Brothers

55 Years Later: Revisiting The Byrds’ Expressive & Experimental ‘The Notorious Byrd Brothers

With over half-century hindsight and given the tumult within the ranks of The Byrds circa 1967, it’s a wonder they completed an album at all, much less one as superb as The Notorious Byrd Brothers

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Umphrey’s McGee Kick Off umXXV Anniversary Tour at Washington D.C.’s 9:30 Club, Pay Tribute to Jeff Beck (PHOTOS/RECAP)

Umphrey’s McGee Kick Off umXXV Anniversary Tour at Washington D.C.’s 9:30 Club, Pay Tribute to Jeff Beck (PHOTOS/RECAP)

Umphrey’s McGee kicked off their umXXV Anniversary Tour this past Thursday at Washington D.C.’s 9:30 Club.

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The National Tease New Album Via Social Media

The National Tease New Album Via Social Media

The National are stirring the pot to kick off 2023. The band has started teasing their 9th LP via cryptic social media posts and the video posted to their Twitter today has been the most revealing of them all.

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LISTEN: Galactic Shares Potent “Ready For Me” (Feat. Cimafunk and Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph

LISTEN: Galactic Shares Potent “Ready For Me” (Feat. Cimafunk and Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph

Galactic has shared “Ready For Me” (Feat. Cimafunk and Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph), available now at all DSPs and streaming services.

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SONG PREMIERE: Stuffy Shmitt Keeps The Good Hooks Popping Out Via “The Little Man in the Boat”

SONG PREMIERE: Stuffy Shmitt Keeps The Good Hooks Popping Out Via “The Little Man in the Boat”

Glide is premiering the catchy “The Little Man in the Boat,” which might very well be the biggest hook he’s ever composed.

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55 Years Ago Today: Johnny Cash Performs at Folsom Prison

55 Years Ago Today: Johnny Cash Performs at Folsom Prison

55 years ago today (1/13/68), Johnny Cash performed in front of 2000 inmates at California’s Folsom Prison. The legendary appearance, which was recorded and released as Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison, and remains the Man in Black’s most prominent album. After his 1955 song “Folsom Prison Blues”, Cash had been…
Margo Price Breaks From Labels To Find New Voice On ‘Strays’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Margo Price Breaks From Labels To Find New Voice On ‘Strays’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Price has always been shifting, yet Strays feels like a clear breaking point where she is shaking off labels and trying to find a new/true voice.  

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LISTEN: Hayes Noble Blasts Angst & Rock N’ Roll Sweetness On “Forget It”

LISTEN: Hayes Noble Blasts Angst & Rock N’ Roll Sweetness On “Forget It”

Blasting out of speakers with an intensity, angst, and raw rock n’ roll sweetness that can only come from a 17-year-old with a loud guitar, “Forget It”, from Galena Illinois’ Hayes Noble is a fresh sounding nod to the likes of late 80’s post-punk greats like Sonic Youth and Husker Dü with plenty of originality […]

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Jeff Beck 1944-2023: Revisiting Five Of The Master’s Concert Triumphs

Jeff Beck 1944-2023: Revisiting Five Of The Master’s Concert Triumphs

The dynamic range of Jeff’s musicianship was all the more miraculous to hear in the spontaneity of the moments he was on stage. Here are five instances where the author was graced with sheer guitar prowess..

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25 Years Ago Today: Fleetwood Mac, Santana, The Eagles, Gene Vincent Get Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Watch Peter Green & Santana)

25 Years Ago Today: Fleetwood Mac, Santana, The Eagles, Gene Vincent Get Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Watch Peter Green & Santana)

25 years ago today (1/12/98), Fleetwood Mac, ’50’s legend Gene Vincent, Santana and The Eagles entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. One of the highlights of the induction ceremonies is Fleetwood Mac founding member, guitarist Peter Green, performing “Black Magic Woman,” a song he wrote that later Santana…

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