Golden Age Thursday: With New Snoop Dog/Dr. Dre Album Due Friday- Flashback To “Gin and Juice” Live ’94
On November 23, 1993, a duo so groundbreaking and charismatic crashed into the Hip-hop scene, shaking it to its core and causing irreversible changes. It was late in the year 1993, and Snoop Dogg had just released his iconic debut album, Doggystyle, entirely produced by Dr. Dre. The album and the two artists who created […]
LISTEN: Roi Turbo Share New Electro-funk Single “Bazooka”
Roi Turbo is the new project of South African-born, London-based electronic duo of brothers Benjamin & Conor McCarthy. Today, they release a new single, “Bazooka,” via Maison Records. Born out of their shared love for dance music from around the world, the brothers infuse a hybrid of African and Western influences from the ‘70s, ‘80s, […]
South by Southwest (SXSW) Drops Second Round of 2025 Musical Artists
The South by Southwest® Music Festival (SXSW®) has announced the second round of Showcasing Artists invited to perform at the 39th annual event. Taking place March 10-15, 2025, the festival programmers aim to reignite the exhilaration of discovery for fans and industry alike as they discover their new favorite artist across the eclectic backdrop of […]
LISTEN: KI! Crafts Nostalgic Hip-hop With An Urgent Twist On “Non Stop Action”
Christian Ki Dall has had a busy 2023 playing live with his trio. The demand has been overwhelming, and the group visited a lot of venues across Europe, including the showcase festivals SXSW (US), Reeperbahn (DE), SPOT (DK), and Waves Vienna (AT). But Ki! also found the time to write and produce a slew of […]
LISTEN: Holly Lovell’s “When Did I Lose You” Is Moving Folk Balladry With Infectious Melodies
Denver-based singer-songwriter Holly Lovell crafts songs that capture aching intimacy and vulnerability through perceptive storytelling. Using a mix of acoustic and electric guitar, Lovell’s alternative folk-style songs are delivered with strong melodies and spirited conviction. She has been influenced by the lyrical prowess of artists such as Patty Griffin, Brandi Carlile, and Bruce Springsteen. Lovell […]
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Glide’s Ten Best Rap/Hip Hop Albums of 2024: Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, Chuck Strangers, Rapsody & More
It has been a long, beautiful journey for Rap/Hip Hop. What was once described as “not real music” has become a dominant figure in pop culture and produced some of the most innovative musical minds the world has ever seen. In 2024, a cornucopia of phenomenally entertaining Hip-hop washed up on shore in a tidal […]
Polyrhythmics Keep Greenwich Village Cookin’ With Rare NYC Appearance (SHOW REVIEW)
The Seattle-based Polyrhythmics septet made a rare New York City appearance on a frigid Saturday Night, December 7th, in Greenwich Village. While the temperatures were below freezing outside, the band’s hot mix of jam band experimenting, tight grooves, and horn-based instrumental funk kept the packed club Groove cooking all night long. Before the headliners took […]
SONG PREMIERE: Dave Murphy Explores Delicate Power Pop On “After The Hurricane”
For six intriguing albums, storied Americana artist Dave Murphy has painted his life through vivid imagery and a twangy prowess. After spending years touring the U.S. and poetically detailing his life, Murphy sets his sights on the future with his seventh studio album, A Heart So Rare. Set to be released on January 31, Murphy’s […]
Aimee Mann and Ted Leo Bring Lovably Weird Holiday Spirit to South Jersey’s Scottish Rite Auditorium (SHOW REVIEW)
On Friday December 6th, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo (a.k.a. Ted Leo and Aimee Mann) bestowed a holiday miracle upon the good people of Collingswood, New Jersey: they opened their set at the Scottish Rite Auditorium with what many have called the worst Christmas song of all time – Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” – and […]