Posts by Glide

Almost two decades into his career, Lionel Williams is an enduring fixture of the psychedelic scene. He unveiled his Vinyl Williams alias in 2007, immediately establishing the blueprint for a sound that shimmers like bioluminescent glitter. With releases on labels including Chaz Bear’s Company Records, Requiem Pour Un Twister, and Harmony Records, Williams translates vast, […]

Channy Cardenas, better known by his stage name Nappyhigh or simply Nappy, is a Los Angeles-based Record Producer, DJ, Musician, Songwriter, & Rapper. PRAISES is a luminous celebration of gratitude, perseverance, and everyday transcendence. Brought to life by the sharp introspection of rapper ScienZe and the rich, soulful production of NappyHIGH, the album unfolds as […]

Sigur Rós has announced that in November they will return to the US, Canada, and Mexico. These shows, along with their EU/UK dates in September and October, are the final leg of their unique world tour that sees them collaborating with local orchestras and conductor Robert Ames, bringing their latest album ÁTTA to life alongside favourites from their extensive catalogue, […]

LEVITATION returns with another stacked four-day lineup and new festival grounds, Palmer Events Center, in addition to nightly venue programming across Austin’s Downtown Red River District. The expanded footprint brings larger acts to the weekend, and the festival’s Night Shows continue to offer intimate club experiences downtown, celebrating the independent music scene—from up-and-comers to national headliners. […]

While they may have surpassed the ethos of hardcore with stunning experimentation and commercial viability, Hüsker Dü is a hardcore band through and through. The legendary trio of Bob Mould, Grant Hart, and Greg Norton became a trio in the late 70’s after Mould befriended Hart, who was working at a record store and selling […]

New York songwriter Meir Levine is driven by two powers: melody, and the sheer force of will.  Levine’s “musical education” began before he could say those words. His father was a professional singer, and while Mr. Levine played more than a hundred gigs each year, Meir paid close attention—not only to his dad but to […]

Ben Nichols, frontman and songwriter for the long-running Memphis rock band Lucero, announced his sophomore solo album In the Heart of the Mountain will be released on July 25 via Lucero’s label Liberty & Lament. The album is one of his most personal pieces of work to date and marks his first solo release in […]

Blase is a Multi-instrumentalist from North Carolina. He started his musical journey in Chicago, IL, on the underground indie scene, playing drums with a handful of bands before debuting his self-produced project. The foundation of a Blase record or song will likely be built out of synths, lush reverbs, warped guitars, and thoughtful lyrics. Blase […]

Down the lost highway of damning self-indictments and apocalypse paralysis, there’s a party happening. That party is the eponymous debut full-length from NYC’s premier rodeo-core outfit, Dead Tooth. This album, out July 18 via Trash Casual, fearlessly unfolds like a ’90s blockbuster, replete with grandiose melodrama, black humor, and larger-than-life character arcs. As near-atonal hooks […]

Rodney Crowell will release Airline Highway on August 29, 2025 via New West Records. The 10-song set was produced by Tyler Bryant and recorded & mixed by Trina Shoemaker in New Orleans, Louisiana. Crackling with live-wire energy, the album follows his 2023 Grammy Award-nominated The Chicago Sessions. The wise and vibrant Airline Highway features contributions from some of the most […]

From James Brown to Gorillaz, there is no shortage of song titles called “Feel Good.” Yet, some just ring true musically, that perhaps there’s nothing else that fits relatively better. And there’s nothing wrong with a title that leans toward the positive, and Minneapolis-based bluegrass group Maygen & The Birdwatcher nails the conclusive vibe without […]

The Whimbrels is the eponymous debut album by a power art-rock band with lineages to some of the most influential and raw music New York has produced – loud art with a back beat. Producer Jim Santo mixed and mastered at Tiny Olive Studios in Queens. Principal tracking took place in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, at Carousel Studios, […]

Based in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana, Richard Rourke is a soulful singer-songwriter and dynamic frontman whose music captures the spirit of the city he calls home. Since forming his band in 2017, Rourke has built a devoted following with his blend of vintage soul, gritty funk, and heartfelt storytelling. Together with his band, […]

James Coates is a Northwest Americana songwriter who combines threads of folk, rock, funk, and R&B to create a sonic tapestry woven together by one singular element: a soulful voice with a hint of rasp, singing for anyone who needs to hear a good song.  On his latest single, “Buy My Mom A House,” Coates […]

Low Cut Connie has released “Livin in the USA,” his first new song of 2025 that was inspired by traveling around the country over the last six months and his experience canceling his concert at The Kennedy Center earlier this year. In February, Adam Weiner was one of the first artists to withdraw from performing […]

Fronted by Tim Carman and Pat Faherty, formerly of GA-20, Canyon Lights are a blend of throwback rock n’ roll, swampy Americana, and heavy blues. Friends and bandmates since 2018, Pat and Tim have racked up thousands of hours performing on stages all over the world. Their love of blues music fueled their explosive performances […]

A mausoleum can be a lonesome place — cool and lonely and sad. But in the parlance of Omo Cloud — a.k.a. Cole De La Isla — it’s also a monument to what has come before. A way of letting go — and the title of their debut album, out via Dusty Mars Records on […]

For music lovers constantly on the move, from concerts to after-parties and everything in between, entertainment has to be instant, flexible, and secure. That’s why the idea of a Trustly casino is catching on fast. Built around a Swedish payment system known for its Pay N Play technology, this type of platform lets users deposit […]

Matt Michienzie Band is an award-winning, progressive bluegrass band founded in the heart of Los Angeles. The outfit is known for its high-powered harmonies and groovy take on Americana music.  On their new single, “Mountain Air,” Matt Michienzie Band takes us on a toe-tapping trip through raw bluegrass prowess. It’s not every day you stumble […]

HQ’d in Jersey City, New Jersey, ROYAL BLUSH blends nostalgic alt-rock roots with a modern edge. Formed in 2021 by guitarist Andrew Merclean, what began as a solo project quickly became a fiery ensemble. Joined by Midwest-born vocalist Al, collaborative songwriting became a pillar of the band’s expression. Since then, Blush has regularly released singles, […]