LISTEN: DZE LIKE RZA’s “Testing Waters” is Hypnotic Hip-hop With Venomous Writing
DZE LIKE RZA is an innovative artist hailing from Phoenix, Arizona. Known for blending diverse musical influences with raw, authentic energy, DZE LIKE RZA creates a unique sound that transcends genres. His music reflects his journey, capturing the grit and creativity of the desert city while drawing inspiration from hip-hop legends and a broad spectrum […]
LISTEN: Jeremy & The Harlequins Breathe New Life Into Americana Traditions On “Cowboy from New York”
Jeremy & The Harlequins was founded in the summer of 2013 when Jeremy Fury sought a new creative direction. The band’s debut album, American Dreamer, was recorded in Detroit, Michigan, blending elements of classic 1950s and 1960s rock and roll with modern sensibilities. The band consists of Fury on vocals and guitar, Craig Bonich and […]
Is Las Vegas Vegas Still The Best City For Gamblers?
While casino gaming has become available as a digital activity and offers convenience and accessibility, some will still swear by the real thing. Many feel that playing at a brick-and-mortar casino provides an unrivaled experience and one that can’t be matched, despite all the innovative technological advances that have been enjoyed. Indeed, places like Las […]
SONG PREMIERE: Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. & the Wild Magnolias Honors Mardi Gras Indian Traditions with Funky and Upbeat “Young Time Indians/Indian Red”
Big Chief Bo Dollis, Jr. is an award-winning cultural performer, musician, and educator whose work preserves and promotes the rich cultural heritage of Mardi Gras Indians, a distinctly New Orleans tradition. Together with his band The Wild Magnolias, Dollis, Jr. combines reimaginings of classic songs – including Otis Redding’s “Hard to Handle” – with contemporary […]
James McMurtry Announces New Album ‘The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy’
James McMurtry will release The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy on June 20 via New West Records. The 10-song collection was co-produced by McMurtry & Don Dixon (R.E.M., The Smithereens) and is his first album in four years. It follows his 2021 acclaimed New West debut, The Horses and the Hounds. The Black Dog […]
Neko Case Announces Fall North American Tour
Neko Case has announced her fall North American tour today, crisscrossing the continent throughout October and November. Artist presale begins tomorrow, April 17th at 10am local time, and tickets go on sale Friday, April 18th at 10am local time. All dates are listed below and tickets will be available here: https://nekocase.com/tour These are Case’s first live musical […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: doubleVee Reimagine Starlight Mints’ “Submarine No. 3” as String-laden Power Pop Tune “Submarine Number Three Vee”
doubleVee is delighted to self-release EP Periscope at Midnight on July 25th. Produced by Allan and Barb in their home studio, it was co-mixed by the pair and Wes Sharon of 115 Recording, with Wes handling the mastering. Allan performed vocals, guitars, bass, and drums/effects programming, with Barb performing vocals and synths. Guest performers include […]
Ghost Kick off 2025 Skeletour World Tour At Manchester’s AO Arena (RECAP)
We are entering a new era of Ghost, the young metal purist. Earlier this year, the band announced Tobias Forge, known professionally as Papa V Perpetua, as their new frontman, and we are just weeks away from their latest LP, Skeletá, their first studio album since 2022’s IMPERA. With the release date for the 10-track […]
LISTEN: Cleo Handler’s “Maybe You’ve Noticed” Brings Folksy Honesty To Blissful Pop-Punk
A longtime lyricist in the Advanced BMI Songwriting Workshop and an award-winning indie filmmaker (most recent project: directing/editing two music videos for Amy Helm / Sun Records), Cleo Handler splits time between LA and NY. Her new album, compare & contrast, was recorded with Claire Morison at Wild Horizon Sound in Los Angeles. On her […]
LISTEN: Untold River Crafts Glimmering Folk With Vulnerable Twists On “Only Son of a Navvy”
Untold River is an artist shaped by both the places he’s called home and the timeless sounds of his youth. Having lived in Manchester, the Midlands of Ireland, Seattle, and now the California coast, his journey is woven into his music, which carries a blend of alt-country and Irish folk. Raised on the sounds of […]
Janelle Monáe, The Roots, Jacob Collier, Thee Sacred Souls Lead 2025 Newport Jazz Festival
This summer the Newport Jazz Festival will return to Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island for the iconic cultural institution’s 71st edition. One of the longest running and most storied festivals in America will return August 1-3 where it will continue to host once in a lifetime performances that only Newport’s unique alchemy of intimacy and artistic community can bring. Newport Jazz Festival is […]
Wilco Extends Summer Tour With August Midwest, Mountain & Canada Shows
Wilco has expanded their extensive spring/summer touring with an August run throughout the United States and into Canada. These shows, titled “An August Evening with Wilco,” follow their “Sweet and Sour Spring 2025” tour, which takes place over the next two months in the American South and features special guest Waxahatchee on many of the dates. Tickets for […]
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Announce 27th Album ‘Phantom Island’ Out June 13th- Share Lead Single “Deadstick”
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have announced their 27th album, Phantom Island will officially be out June 13th, and they have shared its lead single, “Deadstick.” The band’s second release on their own (p)doom records label, Phantom Island sees our intrepid heroes add a new dimension to their ever-evolving songcraft, embracing the symphonic and embroidering their tangles of lysergic riff and […]
SONG PREMIERE: Dennis Davison (Jigsaw Seen) Crafts Grandiose and Rocking Psych Pop Sound on “Putting Up With People”
What do atheism, nature, salamanders, the year 536 BC, lo-fi electronics, and garage rock have in common? Perhaps not much on paper, but they all swirl together in lysergic glee on Dennis Davison’s third solo album, Sirens and Hellbenders, which is due out May 23rd. Davison is a solo artist, multi-instrumentalist and the lead singer […]
LISTEN: Sloan Brothers’s “Off The Record” Is Breezy Pop-Rock With Lo-Fi Warmth
Sloan Simpson has been recording for over two decades. Until now, none of the music has been his own. This changed with the release of his debut album, System Update (May 13th, 2022, Science Project Records), under the name Sloan Brothers. The Athens, Georgia-based musician played rock and jazz guitar growing up but was frustrated […]
LISTEN: Sargeant X Comrade Get Vulnerable On Stripped-Down Jazz Ballad “Old Familiar Feelin'”
Yolanda Sargeant is the Queen of lo-fi soul, a genre that she and her producer, Comrade (Evgeniy), pioneered after they could not find an appropriate label that fit their eclectic style. The duo infuses jazz, soul, funk, dancehall, hip-hop, and other genres into a unique sound that combines the old with the new. In an […]
SONG PREMIERE: Kristina Murray Stuns With Aching Classic Honky Tonk On “The After Midnight Special”
Kristina Murray soaks in the nostalgia of bygone honky-tonk with an authentic timbre, top-shelf musicianship, and production that make 2025 sound like 1975. Murray will release her Normatown/New West Records debut, Little Blue, on May 9, 2025. The 9-song set was produced by Misa Arriaga (Kacey Musgraves, Wyatt Flores) and Rachael Moore (T Bone Burnett’s longtime […]
SONG PREMIERE: ‘American Cosmic Revival, Vol. 1: Back At Home’ Offers Faithful Tribute to the International Submarine Band with “Blue Eyes”
Nearly sixty years after the release of the International Submarine Band’s Safe at Home, the album continues to inspire generations of musicians. Gram Parsons’ initial foray into pure country was a radical shift for the ISB, marking a turning point that would define the Cosmic American Music movement. His love of hard country shines through […]
The Unscripted Nature of Jazz: Why Improvisation Still Resonates
Jazz isn’t just music. It’s a conversation in real-time. Every note, pause, and riff is a decision made on the spot, which makes it so thrilling. There’s no script to follow, just instinct and emotion. One moment, it’s smooth and mellow. Next, it’s wild and unpredictable. The spontaneous nature of jazz keeps listeners coming back, […]
Streaming Surpasses Physical Sales for Independent Artists in 2024, Industry Data Shows
In 2024, streaming brought in more money for independent artists than physical or digital download sales. This change marks a big step in how music is shared and enjoyed. Platforms like Bandcamp and Spotify lead this growth, helping artists reach fans without needing big labels. This shift matters because it shows how much the music […]