LISTEN: Tamar Berk Proves Catchy Art Pop Never Gets Old Via “Permanent Vacation”
Cleveland native Tamar Berk started on the Chicago indie garage-rock, psychedelic, and punk scenes, emerging as a founding member of the groups Starball and Sweet Heat, releasing albums on such cult indie labels as Thick Records, Minty Fresh, and Kill Rock Star. She formed the electro-punk duo The Countdown with her husband, releasing music on […]
LISTEN: On “Lifeline” Jack Francis Drops Smooth Sonic Musical Marriage
Lifeline’ marks Jack Francis’s first release of 2024, preceding his new record Early Retirement (out 22nd March), which explores a broad range of influences, touching on areas of great British, Irish, and American songwriting. The lyrical content demonstrates the writer’s acerbic wit and attention to detail, compounding his experience navigating modern society and fallen dreams. […]
The Postal Service, Death Cab For Cutie, The War on Drugs, Phoenix Top 2024 Just Like Heaven Festival Lineup
Goldenvoice has announced the 2024 lineup for the fourth annual Just Like Heaven Festival. An out-of-this-world celebration of era-defining indie rock and electro dance, Just Like Heaven will take place at Brookside at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Y The highly anticipated one-day event will feature performances by The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie – celebrating the […]
CAKE, Fleet Foxes, Gregory Alan Isakov Lead 2024 Green River Festival
The Green River Festival has announced the full daily lineup for the 2024 iteration of the festival which returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield, MA on June 21, 22, and 23 for its 38th year. Previously announced headliners CAKE, Fleet Foxes, and Gregory Alan Isakov will be joined by a diverse lineup of international touring artists, searing indie-rock bands, […]
The Black Crowes Announce Extensive 2024 Tour
The return of The Black Crowes keeps on evolving. After announcing Happiness Bastards, the band’s first album since 2009, and sharing the single “Wanting and Waiting”, the iconic band is looking to take this new set of songs on the road. The band has announced an extensive world tour for 2024 and will be hitting […]
LISTEN: Charley Crockett Announces New Album ‘$10 Cowboy’, Shares Infectiously Smooth Title Track
Today (January 22) is now a big day for modern Americana/Country. A pure shining example of the genre, Charley Crockett, has returned with a brand new LP and lead single. $10 Cowboy is set to be released on April 26 and its title track acts as our introduction to this new era of Crockett. The […]
Hey You: Jerome Deupree Formerly of Morphine Talks Boston Early Days & Current Drumming Gigs (INTERVIEW)
Jerome Deupree might be most known for his time in the jazz-rock fusion band Morphine (1989–1991, 1991–1993, 1998–1999) but underneath his swinging drum patterns that defined the band, there is so much more. Deupree never seems to put his drumsticks down, switching from one stage to the next and intertwining styles in an awe-inspiring way. […]
Learning Through Documentaries: A Unique Approach to Research and Study
Children might have the opportunity to see a snapshot of reality through some of the best educational documentaries and films. How come we need narratives? There is no better way to connect people of different cultures, eras, and places than the power that storytelling possesses. More than ever, we need stories to help us understand […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: The High Hawks Share the Making of New LP ‘Mother Nature’s Show’
Sometimes an album’s theme will emerge during the recording process. And that’s exactly what happened with The High Hawks’ new album Mother Nature’s Show, due out February 16th on LoHi Records. “It was total happenstance,” says High Hawk vocalist-guitarist Vince Herman. “As albums often do, you find an unconscious thread in them.” The unconscious thread […]
