CAUSTIC COMMENTARY: Flea, Courtney Barnett, The Twilight Sad, Snail Mail, Young Fresh Fellows & More
Spring is officially underway, but the trend of having jam-packed New Music Fridays dates back to the distant early days of 2026. Our engineers at the Caustic Factory have been tirelessly updating our machinery to ensure the safe delivery of these essential items, and thankfully, everything is in tip-top shape. This week, we have a […]
40 Years Ago Today- Sammy Hagar Makes Live Debut As Van Halen Lead Singer
Gogol Bordello Takes Over Boston’s Royale With Vast Musical Hijinks (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Forget the sanitized, corporate-sponsored “rock shows” you’re used to; Gogol Bordello just blew the minds and tore the collective throats out of the sold-out Royale Night Club’s attendees in Boston this past Wednesday, March 25th. The undisputed kings of gypsy punk didn’t just show up; they staged a hostile takeover crowd with the momentum of […]
Lost Voice of Connie Converse Resurfaces On ‘How Sad, How Lonely’ Via Third Man Records (ALBUM REVIEW)
Third Man Records is re-issuing Connie Converse’s only known collection of songs on vinyl, cassette and CD so that a new generation can learn her story and sounds. How Sad, How Lovely is an atmospheric collection of folk songs that contain a lingering sense of what could have been. Her backstory is fascinating as she […]
Surfing The Tube: Sublime Shares New Single & Album Releast Date; Mumford & Sons Play NPR Tiny Desk
Surfing the Tube is a daily recap of recent must-see YouTube happenings, from music videos and live performances to interviews and everything in between. Sublime – Until The Sun Explodes (Official Music Video) Sublime releases a new single, the title track from their upcoming album Until the Sun Explodes, slated for release on June 5th. […]
LISTEN: Soft No’s “Oxford Street” Brings Detailed Storytelling To Refreshing Post-punk
Soft No did something a little unconventional on its forthcoming EP, Super Neutral. After releasing a well-received debut EP, the Philly, PA-based, genre-blurring indie quintet decided to approach its next batch of songs drastically differently than its first. Collaborative writing sessions and a bold decision to place its foot on the BPM accelerator yielded a […]
LISTEN: Kid Reverie Craft Dramatic Folk Rock Excellence On “White Collar”
Chris Williams and Steve Varney — who record as Kid Reverie and spent a decade performing with Grammy-nominated artist Gregory Alan Isakov — have built a collaborative voice that fuses intimate folk songwriting with cinematic, slow-burning arrangement. Anchored in Williams’ introspective lyricism and Varney’s textured instrumentation, their music moves effortlessly from stark acoustic beginnings into […]
When Did Entertainment Stop Being Passive? A Cultural Shift in How We Spend Our Evenings
Remember when evening entertainment followed a familiar pattern? You’d sit down, switch on the television, and unwind. It was largely passive, where it required little interaction beyond selecting what to watch. Today, that model has shifted dramatically. Entertainment isn’t something that you simply consume these days. Now, you’re an active participant. This change hasn’t happened […]
Lily Allen Announces Fall ‘West End Girl’ Arena Tour
Following the release of her groundbreaking and critically acclaimed studio album, West End Girl, and overwhelming demand for her upcoming sold-out North American tour next month ,Lily Allen continues her remarkable run with the announcement of a major North American arena tour for Fall 2026. The newly announced tour continues a truly career-defining run in her already esteemed […]
Shabaka Brings Meditative Live Show To Philadelphia’s Solar Myth (SHOW REVIEW)
Meditation is an ancient practice that allows one to enter a deep state of blissful solitude. There are the practices of Shamatha, which stabilize the mind, and Vipassana, which help one uncover a path to understanding the true nature of reality. Meditation requires an all-encompassing focus on the present moment, clearing the mind to enhance […]