LISTEN: Jaewon’s “Til’ You Don’t” Delivers Sentimental Songwriting Via Imaginative Melodies
Jaewon is a crooning singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist hailing from Chicago, Illinois, who is right around the corner from releasing his sophomore album, The Bower Bird. Catching both lo-fi vintage tones with hi-fi futuristic synths and recording quality, Jaewon blends genres and musical eras alike to lull listeners into a sedated stupor. Jaewon’s hypnotic new single, “Til’ You […]
LISTEN: Little Furry Things Craft Refreshing Noise Rock On “Marmite”
The sleeping giant of the Liverpool music scene, Little Furry Things is an indie rock amalgamation of walls of fuzz, melody, and in-your-face noise inspired by Weezer, Guided by Voices, and Black Flag. Formed in the mind in 2012 as a recording project and imaginary band that lived inside of singer-songwriter Alex Hannah’s head, Little […]
Happy 75th Birthday Paul Rodgers of Free & Bad Company
Tuesday’s Gone: Bruce Springsteen Does Otis Redding Proud With “Merry Christmas Baby”
There’s a lot of folks out there that think practically all Christmas songs suck, but you know what? That simply isn’t true. Granted, it’s almost impossible to make a Christmas song that isn’t at least marginally corny and/or eyeroll-inducing (which is often kind of the point), but you know what helps on that front? Soul. […]
Ropeadope Looks Back On 25 Years Of Jazz Innovation (INTERVIEW)
The city of Philadelphia has become known for many things. The rich history that lines the streets, the passionate sports fans, but if you ask us, the city of brotherly love doesn’t get nearly enough credit for their contributions to modern music. Sure, when you think of Philadelphia music, you can think of The Roots, […]
Real Money Online Casinos 101: Identifying Reliable Platforms Without Falling for Hype
Navigating the vibrant world of real money online casinos can feel like stepping into a dazzling maze. With countless platforms promising big wins and thrilling experiences, it’s easy to get swept up in the hype. But how do you sift through the noise to find a trustworthy site where your money and time are well-spent? […]
Happy 75th Birthday Billy Gibbons Of ZZ Top
Manic Monday: Crank The Kinks With “Father Christmas”
Sticking with our punky Merry Manic Monday selections for this month, here we have yet another example of a Christmas song from a classic band that actually doesn’t suck (and also happens to rock pretty hard to boot)! Today’s offering comes from The Kinks, as they perform a rightfully punchy version of “Father Christmas” live […]
CAUSTIC COMMENTARY: Cameron Winter, Smino, Amen Dunes, Roc Marciano & The Alchemist, Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre & More
We spent last week’s Caustic summarizing the exciting releases we had the pleasure of featuring on our weekly outing. Still, now it’s back to our regularly scheduled programming as we dove through the Caustic catacombs for our Best Of The Year list, a few brand new releases slipped by our peripheral. Our necks nearly snapped […]
Deep Friday Blues: Otis Spann Goes Full Range On “T’Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do”
Considered to be the leading postwar Chicago blues pianist, Otis Spann played on records by Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, while his own records featured accompaniment from B. B. King, Eric Clapton, and Fleetwood Mac, among others. Spann never called attention to his own musicianship in those settings but […]