LISTEN: Willi Carlile Drops Lyrically Sharp Country Folk Number “Higher Lonesome”
Willi Carlisle is joining an elite group of younger performers along with Vincent Neil Emerson who are ringing in a legit country sound mixed with lyrics that give the “feels.” “Higher Lonesome” is the only completely true story from his upcoming album Critterland. While the other nine tracks are certainly based on real people in real places, “Higher Lonesome” […]
Dave Alvin’s Third Mind Kick Off First Ever Tour in Portland, OR with Mind-expanding Psych Jams (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Did legendary guitarist Dave Alvin sit down one day and think, what would it be like to start a band in the vein of the 60s-era Grateful Dead and other jam-loving cohorts? Because this is essentially the premise of his current project, an all-star collective of sorts that finds Alvin teaming up with a handful […]
40 Years Later: The Pretenders Stand Resilient On Emotionally Potent ‘Learning To Crawl’
Very early in the history of the Pretenders, Chrissie Hynde became inured to personnel shifts within the group. She taught herself to thrive on such change as an inspiration for her work and there’s hardly an album in the group’s discography more illustrative of that self-reliance than the four-decade-old Learning to Crawl (released on 1/13/84). This […]
Kid Cudi Keeps Listeners Guessing With Fearless ‘INSANO'(ALBUM REVIEW)
There is no guessing the sonic direction of a new Kid Cudi album. The Cleveland-bred multi-hyphenate has built a sound based on mystique and experimentation, rarely repeating himself musically. In the case of INSANO, Cudi’s latest full-length offering, he reimagines old tropes he established himself on a tracklist colored with explosive instrumentals and innovative flows. […]
Donald Harrison’s Music Omniverse Soars Top Flight at NYC’s Town Hall (SHOW REVIEW)
The historic Town Hall in the heart of Times Square hosted another legendary performance on Thursday Night, January 11th, as Donald Harrison conducted a musical history lesson and funky journey through the songs that inspire, motivate, and keep him creating amazing music. Calling the evening, Donald Harrison’s Music Omniverse, the artist gave a retrospective on […]
55 Years Ago Today – Led Zeppelin Releases Self-Titled Debut Album
CAUSTIC COMMENTARY: Waxahatchee, Hannah Wicklund, Kid Cudi, Faye Webster, Ghost Funk Orchestra & More
If last week was us checking the temperature of the water, our second Caustic of 2024 is the proceeding cannonball off the roof. We’re back and this week is shaping up to be the most memorable Caustic in some time. The wide range of releases this week gives this line-up of freshly released tracks an […]
GospelbeacH Announce Final Album ‘Wiggle Your Finger’ – Shares Lead Single “Hang Thyme”
Wiggle Your Fingers, the final album from Southern California rock band GospelbeacH, fronted by Beachwood Sparks co-founder Brent Rademaker, will be released through Curation Records on April 26th. Lead single “Hang Thyme” is out now, accompanied by a music video. – check it out below. GospelbeacH was formed in 2014, their sound harkens back to […]
The Black Keys Reveal 12th Studio Album ‘Ohio Players’ Out April 5th
The Black Keys kicked off the new year with the release of their new single “Beautiful People (Stay High)” – available now on all streaming platforms. The song arrives alongside the announcement of the multiple-Grammy Award-winning, Akron, OH natives’ twelfth studio album Ohio Players, out April 5 via Nonesuch/Warner Records. An extensive international tour will be announced later. […]
The Impact of Music on Players at Casinos
The world of casinos is a realm where psychology and entertainment intersect, creating an atmosphere that is designed to keep players engaged, excited and willing to stay for longer durations. While promotions like the Fortune Coins no deposit bonus and other factors such as game selection, lighting and interior design play essential roles in attracting and retaining […]