Archive: 2026

Let’s face it, Mondays can suck (especially dead-of-winter ones in January, no less). Which is why Manic Mondays were created to deliver something harsh, abrasive, and maybe a little mean to help jar everyone back into the weekly grind in a decidedly visceral fashion. So, in that spirit, we’re making it a Motörhead Manic Monday […]

On January 16th, 2026, indie-folk songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov performed at the gorgeous Alabama Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama. He delivered a soft yet powerful performance that felt more like an intimate conversation than a concert. This was the third stop on his intimate acoustic winter tour. As soon as he took the stage with just […]

Japanese/Canadian dance-punk trio Gaijin Smash blends the contrasting elements of pop culture that raised them, playing fast, driven lo-fi antipop bangers under the command of a paranormal drummer in a portable television. After releasing their debut single “Creeper” on Halloween 2019, Gaijin Smash embarked on their “Japanada Tour,” playing nine dates across six major cities […]

Self-described as “western swing by easterners and rock n’ roll for heartbroken idiots,” Strong 7s is co-led by Andrew Backer and Nick Saia. Long-time friends who grew up together in New York City, they have been playing music together in some shape or form for about 16 years. They met at a jazz camp in […]

As the sun sets later in the day, the world seems to come back to life. As we finally shake off any leftover holiday residue, we are heading into 2026 with a full head of steam and a revamped playlist thanks to this stacked New Music Friday. From innovative jazz giants returning to the solo […]

As 2026 starts to heat up sonically, there’s no shortage of album rollouts and fresh announcements, replete with music videos for brand new singles by a plethora of artists, including Jill Scott, Yellow Days, Of The Trees, Gorillaz, and By Storm. While surfing the Tube today, one will stumble across a variety of strange gems, […]

On the Tube today, we have a long-awaited album announcement, one riveting interview, and the usual slew of fresh music videos, courtesy of Flea and Thom Yorke, Nardwuar and Fousheé, Kim Gordon, and J. Cole. Flea feat.Thom Yorke – Traffic Lights (Official Visualizer) Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea announces an upcoming solo album and […]

The idea of a contemporary troubadour seems far-fetched, given that everyone records and posts every last waking moment to a social media page. Maintaining an air of mystique becomes increasingly complex in modern times, especially when you’re one of the hardest-working, most well-traveled musicians of your era. For Scott Kinnebrew, the centerpiece of his solo […]