Posts by Glide

For many people, attending live music events once seemed effortless. You purchased a ticket, arrived, stood near unfamiliar fans who shared your musical tastes, and let the evening unfold.  Following the pandemic, live performances resumed, yet the atmosphere felt different, not in a single dramatic instance, of course, but through numerous subtle aspects that together […]

Rounding out our ode to Christmas on a decidedly depressing (yet oddly heartwarming) note, on this Christmas Eve we’re showcasing the stop-motion animated adaptation of W.S. Burroughs’ short story “The Junky’s Christmas”. In the Francis Ford Coppola-produced film, we follow a heroin junky named Danny as he navigates a dreary Christmas day looking for his […]

Corey Ledet was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and spent his Summers with relatives in small-town Parks, where he was exposed to their Kouri-Veni language and Creole traditions. This molded and shaped Corey’s world in a profound way. This culture has its roots in Louisiana, but eventually spread across the country, including into neighboring […]

The world of sports keeps moving fast – this year brought changes that altered how people follow games online. Big events, last-minute wins, plus new leagues pushed fans to look for more than just scores. Instead of only watching, they started diving into stats, highlights, and behind-the-scenes action. Platforms noticed quickly, shifting focus to meet […]

Reno, Nevada, might not be the first city that comes to mind when skimming through the punk rock history books, but to ignore its contributions to the scene’s heyday would be a grave injustice to acts like 7 Seconds. Two sets of brothers formed the Reno-bred four-piece, the Marvelli boys, known professionally as Kevin Seconds […]

Gran Moreno emerges as one of the most captivating voices in the new wave of psychedelic rock. With a sound rooted in analog warmth and expansive textures, the Austin-based band crafts songs that feel like sonic mirages—equal parts groove, grit, and atmosphere. Their music lives at the intersection of distortion and introspection, where hypnotic riffs, […]

Wilco’s beloved Solid Sound Festival is returning in the summer of 2026, and the official lineup has finally arrived. The three-day festival will take place on June 26-28 at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art in North Adams, marking its ninth year. Along with a star-studded cast of musicians, Solid Sound also features comedy acts, […]

Rounding out our salute to King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard this week, most everybody knows they’ve dabbled in practically every genre imaginable over the course of their insanely prolific fifteen-year career to date. Suffice to say they are a band of many talents, but did you know King Gizz also, has, wait for it…bars? […]

Groove-enhanced quirk punk for the progressively confused (file under no-wave, kosmische psychedelia, and quank), Venice Treacle mixes acid-sharp guitar riffs with rapturous rhythms to make songs for our troubled times. Formed in 2024 from unspooled cassette tapes and named after the English version of Theriac — the world’s first branded pharmaceutical — the band offers […]

Laika Songs is the Brooklyn-based project of songwriter Evan Brock, whose arrangements blur folk, Americana, and shimmering indie rock. His songs move at a deliberate, breath-like pace, unfolding with meditative patience before opening into widescreen clarity. A community effort from the start, Laika Songs has continued to evolve with contributions from members of Hand Habits, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Big Sleep is a Dublin-based indie-alternative band who has spent the last two years playing to packed-out rooms to an ever-growing fanbase, until lockdown came along. The 4-piece formed when frontman Rónán entered a Battle of the Bands as a singer-songwriter. He reconnected with some old bandmates and was introduced to some new ones to […]

After a spellbinding year defined by “Shamanic Faith” and “Paradise,” two standout releases from her most recent EP Capsule II, multi-disciplinary British-Armenian artist Ripsime closes the year with a powerful new chapter. She announces the re-release of her early works, the launch of her own imprint, RIP Records, and a limited-edition art print that bridges […]

Nightclubs are a staple of the British hospitality industry, and a defining cultural feature of the country on the global stage. From the underground rave culture of the 90s to the mainstream superstar DJs of today, the influence of music and the economic impact of this industry are uniquely important. What’s changed in recent years […]

Koda Kerl and Marie Borgman have never much cared for the word “genre.” The founding members of Chamomile and Whiskey continuously let the sound of the band carve its own path. With over a decade of touring under their belt and four full-length albums, the group seems comfortable with change. “We’ve been doing this for […]