SONG PREMIERE: Ira Wolf Processes Heavy Emotions Through Soulful Americana-folk on “Find Less”
Life prepares us for the future. We absorb the bumps in the road, learn from them, and overcome thema little wiser the next time around. Ira Wolf, a Nashville-based singer, songwriter and producer, processes life’s ups and downs and alchemizes them into fascinating folk with alternative experimentation andunassuming pop appeal. Much like how she travels […]
LISTEN: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Drop Heavy AF New Single “Dragon”
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have shared “Dragon,” (below) their new single/video from their forthcoming double LP album, PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation, out June 16th on KGLW. “Bet you can’t say that three times fast” (Variety). Following lead single “Gila Monster,” “Dragon” sees King Gizzard reach for […]
LISTEN: Low Cut Connie Shares Howlin’ “Sleaze Me On”
Low Cut Connie has shared “Sleaze Me On,” (below) the second song to be released from his forthcoming album Art Dealers out September 8 via Contender Records. “Sleaze Me On” finds Adam Weiner writing with a gender-fluid voice as he belts the refrain “Treat me like a modern girl!” In a feature with CoS, Weiner discussed what inspired the song including Prince’s alter-ego […]
LISTEN: Luxury Communism Delivers Cowbell Lovin’ Straight Ahead Rocker On “Sedated Love”
From the jangly opening guitar smacks, there’s a quirky rock and roll presence from Düselldorf’s Luxury Communism on their new single “Sedated Love.” Playful, cowbell-heavy drumming and basic but concise guitar chords create the foundation for a Stone’s inspired straight rocker. The simplicity and open-mindedness of the lyrics really adds to the style. It’s got the […]
LISTEN: Joel Ansett Drops Calm & Cool Electro Folk On ‘If You Really Knew”
“If You Really Knew” the new single from Joel Ansett is just about as vibe driven and stoically moody as it gets. With a perfect blend of organic live-sounding drums, ethereal vocal layering, and tasteful synths; the sound evokes a strong call back to The Postal Service. The feel and songwriting stand all on its own […]
Allison Russell Announces New LP ‘The Returner’
4x GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, poet, activist, and multi-instrumentalist Allison Russell has announced her new album, The Returner. The record will be released on September 8th, 2023, via Fantasy Records. Today, she has shared the title-track from the album. The Returner was written and co-produced by Allison along with dim star (her partner JT Nero and […]
The Front Bottoms Add Two More Legs To ‘You Are Who You Hang Out With’ Tour
Fueled By Ramen band The Front Bottoms have announced two additional legs of their of their widely anticipated “You Are Who You Hang Out With” Tour, which will keep them on the road through the fall. Leg 2 (9/15 – 10/1) will feature support from Vundabar and see the band performing two-night stands at Boston’s Roadrunner and Philadelphia’s […]
Wilco Announce Fall U.S. Tour
Today, Wilco announce a fall U.S. Tour, including three nights at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles and two nights at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre, plus a slew of other dates in Texas, Missouri, Colorado, and more. Shortly after Wilco’s fall tour, frontman Jeff Tweedy will release his third book, WORLD WITHIN A SONG: Music That Changed My Life and Life That Changed My Music. […]
Queens of the Stone Age Reveal North American Tour- Viagra Boys, Phantogram, The Armed, Jehnny Beth Set As Openers
After a triumphant return on the battlegrounds of Boston Calling and Sonic Temple, Queens of the Stone Age have announced the details of their North American tour, which will kick off on August 3rd in Sterling Heights, MI. Queens of The Stone Age and Citi pre-sales begin Tuesday, June 6th at 10am local time, with […]
Tool Return With 2023 North American Tour
TOOL return to the road this Fall, expanding on their recently announced festival appearances (Power Trip, Aftershock and Louder Than Life) with an additional six weeks of performances, including the band’s first Canadian dates since 2019. The tour announcement follows TOOL’s debut live performances of 2023, headlining both Welcome to Rockville and the Sonic Temple […]
The Melvins & Boris Announce Twins Of Evil Tour
The Melvins, continuing their 40th anniversary celebrations, have announced the “Twins of Evil Tour,” a seven-week trek that sees the Los Angeles-by-way-of-Washington band joined by Japanese trio Boris, with both groups performing classic albums in their entirety: Bullhead (Melvins) and Heavy Rocks (Boris). “40 years as the Melvins!!! What better way to celebrate that unlikely milestone than by setting off […]
SONG/VIDEO PREMIERE: Abby Posner Balances Authenticity & Vocal Prowess On Alternate Tuning Stunner “Simple Life”
Channeling the majestic folk of 70s’ singer-songwriters with a modern Americana edge is something that has perpetually evaded many a new artist in this streaming era. Award-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, film composer, producer, and solo artist, Abby Posner certainly has a way with words, images, and echoing a sepia-toned light with her tunes that evoke the […]
LISTEN: Stasi Crafts Ideal Americana Ballad Via Lush “Flowers”
Emotive and intimate piano playing sets the perfect mood on the intro to “Flowers” from LA’s Stasi. As the instrumentation blooms and Stasi begins singing it becomes apparent this isn’t your typical Americana love ballad, though it hits all of those marks well. Stasi’s voice has all the soul of a singer from a generation […]
LISTEN: Allie Crow Buckley Journeys Into Ethereal Soundscapes On Soaring “I’m Not Really Here”
Allie Crow Buckley’s music is a world unto itself. A journey from deep within the forest to the coastal cliffs. In sound, her music is a paradox, capturing the gentle folk of Joni Mitchell alongside the pagan allure of Black Sabbath. She is known for her balance of ethereal, soaring melodies, strong rhythmic elements, and […]
Hip Hop 50 Live At Yankee Stadium Featuring Run DMC, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dog, Ice Cube, Ghostface Killah & More Set For August 11th
On Hip Hop’s 50th birthday, Friday, August 11, in Hip Hop’s birthplace, The Bronx, the genre’s biggest names will come together for a legendary, celebratory concert – Hip Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium. The can’t-miss milestone event will feature Run DMC’s ‘Bottom of the Ninth…The Walk-Off’ performance, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and more talent to be announced. A “Queens of […]
The Handsome Family Announce New Album ‘Hollow’
The Handsome Family’s new record began with a scream in the night. “It was a bleak winter during the middle of the pandemic,” says Brett Sparks. “One night around 4 a.m. Rennie started screaming in her sleep. She screamed, ‘Come into the circle Joseph! There’s no moon tonight.’ Scary as it was, I thought, man, […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Ivan & Alyosha Soar with Euphoric Indie Rocker “Can’t Fight The Feeling”
For Ivan & Alyosha, the past few years have brought the kind of massive upheaval that often leads to a band’s undoing. After enduring the sudden canceling of a number of shows due to personal crisis and also dealing with multiple lineup changes (as well as the all-consuming chaos of the pandemic), the Seattle-based folk-rock […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Your Heart Breaks Spin Tales of the Road with Kimya Dawson and David Christian (Comet Gain) on “These Old Haunts”
Your Heart Breaks is the indie-pop vision of Pacific Northwest musician, artist, and filmmaker Clyde Petersen. Love, friendship, late-night adventures, obscure films and literature, queer identity and self-conceptualization come up often in Petersen’s work. Not quite fitting the Riot Grrrl or indie or twee scenes, YHB were just earnest people playing pop music in a […]
SONG PREMIERE: Michelle Billingsley Delivers Vintage Honky Tonk With Candid Lyrical Insight On “Sense of Smell”
“Rotten smells pretty good if it’s all you know,” sings Michelle Billingsley in her latest song “Sense Of Smell” which Glide is premiering below off her new album Both Sides of Lonely due out June 2nd. Billingsley has grabbed many an ear with her throwback honkytonk sound that combines shades of the modern and past- […]
LISTEN: Casey James Prestwood Enlists Sierra Ferrell For Throwback Honky Tonk Number “Out Of Place”
The plucky opening notes of Casey James Prestwood’s “Out of Place” will send you to a 40’s or 50’s mindset, but as the fiddle and steel enter into the mix you’ll be fully transported to the honky tonks and western dance halls of another time a place. With the opening lines “Well I think you know I love […]