Posts by Glide

By the time Jethro Tull released “Lap of Luxury” off Under Wraps in 1984,, they were an unlikely fit for MTV. This was the era of glossy pop, hair metal theatrics, and tightly packaged visuals—while Tull had built their reputation on folk-tinged prog, long-form compositions, and Ian Anderson’s eccentric flute-driven stage presence. Did Tull really […]

HODJE is a Chicago-based indie pop artist blending sharp lyricism with vivid, satirical storytelling. Her debut EP, Read My Mind, established her voice as an emotionally candid writer, anchored by the listener favorite “Delulu Land,” which was selected as a “Best Of” song winner by NSAI in partnership with Tin Pan South. Her work balances […]

There’s a nervous pulse running through End Times Elevator Music, but it’s not the kind you can shake off—it’s tethered tightly to the world outside your door. Across the record, the band grapples with weighty themes—religion, war, and the uneasy overlap between global conflict and personal lives—without losing their melodic footing. Originally hailing from Alaska […]

Episodic storytelling and why modern games feel more like binge-worthy entertainment There was a time when games were something you dipped into for a few minutes and forgot about just as quickly. No storyline, no continuity – just a quick interaction and you were out. That’s changed. These days, a lot of digital entertainment is […]

Jungle has announced their eagerly anticipated new album, Sunshine, set for release on August 14th via AWAL. The album is launched alongside the new single “Carry On,” which was premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record and can be heard below. Sunshine is now available to pre-order/pre-save HERE, with physical formats including black 180g single gatefold LP, caramel single gatefold LP, marbled amber and brown […]

Athens-based indie newcomer French Fry began writing his own music in 2022, inspired by the indie rock wave of Fontaines D.C., Idles, and Getdown Services. His style delivers a sarcastic take on everyday life and the struggles of your early twenties. His debut single, “Apple Pie,” out now, is a punch of humor and energy—warm […]

Formed in Athens, The Overjoyed debuted in 2011 with their EP 32, followed by full-length albums Boomdoggle (2016), Aced Out (2019), and Pressurepop (2023). Known for their high-energy shows, ironic name, and contrasting upbeat music with emotionally complex lyrics, the band has toured extensively, playing in the UK, Europe, Japan, Spain, Portugal, and Turkey. After […]

Altın Gün has announced their forthcoming North American tour, hitting major markets across the continent in rooms like Brooklyn Steel and The Orpheum this fall, taking along Alex Maas of The Black Angels and a co-founder of the Levitation Festival as their opener. Tickets are on sale this Friday, March 27 at 10am local. The tour is in celebration of their […]

Joe Pernice of the Pernice Brothers and Scud Mountain Boys will release his debut solo studio album Sunny, I Was Wrong on April 3, 2026 via New West Records. The 11-song set was produced by Pernice and features Aimee Mann, Norman Blake of Teenage Fanclub. Rodney Crowell, Jimmy Webb, and includes liner notes written by Warren Zanes […]

Fruit Bats has announced the forthcoming release of the brand-new album The Landfill, on June 12th via Merge Records with an extensive full-band US tour to follow (see dates below). The new offering finds Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Eric D. Johnson (who performs under the Fruit Bats moniker) in a highly prolific period following 2025’s critically acclaimed, intimate […]

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. Shabaka – A Future Untold Shabaka shares a live rendition of the first track, “A Future Untold”, from his recent album Of The Earth. The project came out just weeks ago, […]

We don’t usually tell people to sit down and watch an entire concert, but this is one of those exceptions. Tucked away in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, the legendary Tanglewood venue hosted a run of incredible early-’70s performances—many of which are now floating around on YouTube—from artists like Chicago, Santana, and more. As the summer […]

Anya Anastasia creates experimental art-rock with global influences, made in Peramangk Country in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Anastasia’s lyrics ask questions about our society, conspiring to stir dissent and environmental action. Amidst the grind of modern industrial life, her songs transcribe the wonders of the natural world. Anastasia has been beguiling music fans and […]

Ok Cowgirl, the Brooklyn-based project led by songwriter Leah Lavigne, pairs emotionally direct songwriting with expansive, textured arrangements – a balance that comes into full focus on their debut LP, Couldn’t Save Us From My Gut (2024), produced by Alex Farrar (MJ Lenderman, Indigo De Souza, Wednesday). The record, which explores themes of self-trust, romantic […]

Too often, lists of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame snubs make the rounds—and somehow, Jethro Tull is left off far too many of them. It’s baffling enough that they aren’t already inducted. For this Manic Monday, we’re diving into one of Tull’s most dynamic pieces: the title track from Minstrel in the Gallery. Minstrel […]

There’s an effortless cool to Dida Pelled that feels both classic and quietly subversive. The Brooklyn-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter carries the kind of laid-back magnetism that can disarm a room in seconds—part jazz lifer, part genre wanderer, and wholly committed to doing things her own way. A prodigy with deep roots in tradition, Pelled […]

For the Phoenix, Arizona/New York City band, Ones Loved, making music is truly a family affair. With all the best elements of indie/alt/pop jangled and tangled up, the band is ready to make luscious waves in a hungry musical world. There is a beautifully balanced sincerity in Ones Loved that comes from the deep connection […]

MEMORIALS, Electrelane frontwoman Verity Susman and Wire guitarist Matthew Simms, are excited to announce North American tour dates with Holy F*ck in support of their new album All Clouds Bring Not Rain, out March 27 on Fire Records. Sounding like an unearthed lost classic, MEMORIALS twist their influences into their own unmistakable sound. Imagine Nico […]

Dwight + Nicole have carved out a sound that doesn’t sit neatly in any one lane, instead threading together blues, soul, and R&B with a modern sense of atmosphere that nods toward dream pop and alternative rock. Anchored in Burlington, Vermont, the band thrives on contrasts—none more striking than the interplay between Dwight Ritscher’s warm, […]

Todd Albright isn’t just keeping the blues alive—he’s digging into its bedrock and bringing it forward with a reverence that feels both studied and deeply lived-in. Based in Detroit, the country blues guitarist and vocalist has built his reputation around the raw, ringing power of the twelve-string, channeling the pre-war traditions that shaped American music […]