Archive: 2024

A French-born American singer, Lola Delon blends influences like Joni Mitchell and Aretha Franklin into her genre-crossing sound, from soul to experimental pop. Now residing in Burgundy, surrounded by nature, she brings a unique depth to her music. Art Bleek, a French-born composer and producer now based in Los Angeles, is known for his eclectic […]

British singer-songwriter and producer Jo Dudderidge, best known for fronting Manchester indie-folk favorites The Travelling Band, is back with his solo project, Later Youth. After over a decade leading the much-loved band through four acclaimed albums, the now London-based multi-instrumentalist has since established himself as a sought-after collaborator, writing and performing with an array of […]

Stockholm post-punk band V**gra Boys (= “ia” because of spam filters), who were just revealed as part of the Coachella 2025 lineup, have announced their infinite anxiety tour of 2025. The tour kicks off at Coachella on April 12, followed by a stint across Europe and the UK in April and May. They’ll then return to the U.S. […]

The experimental, Philadelphia-based band Luna Honey, recently released their album Bound, which arrived on cassette, CD, digitally, and via streaming. It marks their first collection since vocalist and lyricist Maura Pond, guitarist Benjamin Schurr, and bassist Levi Flack geographically reconvened in Philadelphia after a period of long-distance collaboration that made their work more challenging. Each […]

Unfortunately, some folks can’t seem to get along with each other, even during the holidays. This was apparently on the mind of The Ramones when they wrote their (unlikely) seasonal classic “Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight),” an infectious little jingle that is way better than it probably deserves to be. If you’re […]

Massive Nights, The Hold Steady’s annual run of shows at their adopted home, the Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg, once again brought a sold-out crowd to multiple joyous peaks on Friday night, December 6th. The third show (of four scheduled) found the band clicking on all cylinders. 2024 has been a busy year for the band. […]

Social casino games started growing into a cultural phenomenon, a mixture of the thrill of gambling, the ease of casual gaming, and the creativity of the content. A particular niche in the digital entertainment landscape was carved out, appealing to a varied audience and reshaping attitudes toward online game engagement. Social casinos ignited a mix […]

Based in the Midwest, Eric Hagen’s well-rooted sound rings with perplexing authenticity, suggesting he illegally phone-tapped into the wellspring at the heart of all timeless classics. Often praised for his powerful voice, he can infuse a modern story with gospel-like depth. Hagen’s music is a heartfelt ode to the timeless dance between joy and sorrow […]

Buoyed by an ever-evolving collage of pop influences, Mumble Tide’s work has regularly swung between the sweet and savage, the grungy and glistening. But at its heart is the meeting of two minds: singer-songwriter Gina Leonard and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Rogers. Over the last few years, they have honed their distinctive brand of kaleidoscopic indie, all […]