Archive: 2024

Most everybody knows that Martin Scorsese’s classic movie The Last Waltz is one of the greatest concert films of all time, a fantastic documentary of The Band’s farewell performance at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco that took place one magical night way back in 1976. It was no ordinary evening indeed, not only because […]

For over two decades, Norma Jean has been a trailblazer in the metalcore scene. Originating in Atlanta, Georgia, the band emerged in the early 2000s with a sound that blended unrelenting aggression, chaotic arrangements, and introspective lyricism. Taking their name from Marilyn Monroe’s birth name, Norma Jean quickly gained a reputation for their fearless experimentation […]

In today’s postmodern, narrative-driven world, what 30-plus-year-old band led by a college professor hasn’t released an anthology presenting its own career in a parallel universe? Ok, well, maybe there’s just one: Cracker.  Fronted by singer/songwriter David Lowery—also of Camper Van Beethoven—Cracker has had a lengthy, decades-long career, even if some listeners only associate them with […]

Sahara Grim is a visionary artist, musician and composer. She makes music that is as innovative as it is emotional, holding an eclectic background in bossa nova, classic rock, jazz and Indian classical music. Sahara has recently established a new artistic direction, joining minds with producer & artist Luke Temple in the creation of her […]

“This song certainly comes from the times we’re living in. It’s hard to turn away from the political climate, where autocrats and strongmen seem to be thriving. It’s not a political song by any stretch, but the bowlegged rider reflects a terrible person doing terrible things… and persisting,” says singer-songwriter and filmmaker Matt Cascella about […]

It’s Thanksgiving week here in the States, so to help whet your appetite for that notoriously gluttonous holiday, we’re serving up some scrumptious old-school KoЯn via this vicious performance of “Clown” from 1995. People tend to forget just how legitimately twisted and dingy the band was when they first burst onto the scene with their […]

There’s a spotlight over Bob Weir and his silver mane. He stands in front of dozens of Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra members and the Wolf Bros, but he’s in a space of his own as he looks out into the Auditorium Theater on November 18th, 2024, and sings: There were days, and there were days/ And […]

Earlier this month, New York pop-punk outfit State Champs released their new, self-titled album, with single “Silver Cloud” asking the question: “So can we get back to basics, somehow?” In a pop-punk context – with standout support from Daisy Grenade, Meet Me at the Altar, and Knuckle Puck – the answer was a resounding “yes,” […]

When Sixteen Stone hit the shelves in December 1994, it catapulted Bush into the stratosphere of alternative rock fame. Their mix of post-grunge aggression, melodic accessibility, and Gavin Rossdale’s brooding charisma made them an international sensation. Despite not gaining much traction in their native Britain, Sixteen Stone was certified 6x Platinum in the U.S. and […]