Acid Bath, High On Fire, Weedeater Let The Blackness Converge At Chicago’s Salt Shed (SHOW REVIEW)
On a typical mid-December Friday night in Chicago, many folks are out gallivanting around town, merrily partaking in all the holiday festivities the city has to offer. Yes, whether it’s attending holiday parties, hitting up Christkindlmarket, ice skating, indulging in rampant, shameless consumerism, or maybe just some festive (albeit cringe) caroling, there’s no shortage of […]
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones With Jeff Coffin, Alash, and Sierra Hull Usher Festive Mood & Spontaneity To Burlington’s Flynn Center (SHOW REVIEW)
It was almost six years ago to the day that Bela Fleck and the Flecktones played at the Flynn Center and, through their good-natured stage presence and keen collective musical instincts, conjured up all the convivial air of the holiday season. Aided and abetted by some special guests on 12/9/2025, the band achieved that same […]
LISTEN: Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham Craft Stunning Duet On Heartfelt “Lifeline”
Since forging a partnership in music and life in 2020, Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham have become a powerhouse duo in the Australian folk and country music scene. Drawing on decades of their own musical successes (Josh as a member of The Waifs, and Felicity as a Country artist and media personality), the duo has […]
LISTEN: Soft’s “Blame” Is Unpredictable Post-punk With Explosive Tendencies
Soft is an alternative rock quintet from South London, known for their noisy textures and unforgettable stage presence. Their shows are so energetic that one was almost shut down within minutes. So far, Soft have sold out several chaotic gigs at the Windmill and other London venues, featured on BBC Radio 6, and supported the […]
CAUSTIC COMMENTARY: Archy Marshall, Nas & DJ Premier, HOMESHAKE & Kyle McCrea, The Format, Nothing & More
The winter weather is beginning to really kick in over here at the old Caustic factory, but it’s nothing our fine machinery and the Old Caustic factory can’t handle. As it feels like the world is entering a hibernation period, the music continues to turn on its axis, unearthing fresh releases from exhilarating acts. This […]
LISTEN: Mr. Dreem’s “High Rock” Explores Nostalgia Via Gentle Rock
Mr. Dreem is comprised of brothers Austin and Aaron Peacock, bassist/keyboardist Josh Shinn, and drummer/kick drum kicker Matt Charter (Char Char). Drawing inspiration from Tame Impala, Phoenix, and Radiohead, the band writes sonic melodies that span multiple genres and aims to prove that the guitar solo might not be dead. The band formed in 2017 […]
LISTEN: All Skate Craft Soulful Funk With Uplifting Poetry On “Better Let That Go”
All Skate is an Austin-based soul-pop collective founded by songwriter and producer Bruce Popky and powered by a dynamic ensemble of vocalists and musicians. In ’70s roller-rink lingo, “all skate” meant “everyone do your thing,” a spirit the band carries forward through warm pop melodies, Brazilian rhythmic influences, and vibrant live-band energy. Their music celebrates […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Andy Thomas (Yarn/The Trongone Band) Breaks the Chains with Dave Schools-produced Soulful Guitar-rocker “Dirty Work”
Andy Thomas has worked his way up the ranks as an electrifying guitarist across the United States and abroad, whether it’s fronting his own wild-n-out project The Trongone Band or being the six-string rocket fuel for the melodic muscle car that is acclaimed Americana act Yarn. Produced by fellow Virginia native and longtime friend Dave […]
Railroad Earth, The Brothers Comatose, Shinyribs Top 2026 Old Settler’s Music Festival Lineup
The 39th annual Old Settler’s Music Festival has announced the lineup for its 2026 edition, taking place April 17–19 at Camp Ben McCulloch, its beloved Texas Hill Country home. “OSMF 2026: Back to Ben” marks a reimagined festival experience centered on music, community, and family-friendly fun with a weekend of Americana, roots, bluegrass, camping, and […]
A Year After The Eaton Fire – Concert For Altadena Arriving With Dawes, Jackson Brown, Stephen Stills, Eric Krasno, Brandon Flowers, Brad Paisley & More
It has been almost a year since the Eaton fire on January 7, 2025, caused severe damage in Altadena, CA. Homes and businesses were destroyed, ruining an idyllic way of life for inhabitants of the Los Angeles County community. On the anniversary of the tragedy, A Concert For Altadena will raise funds for Altadena Builds […]