Tweedy releases video for Nick Offerman-directed “Low Key”
On the heels of the release of Tweedy’s debut album Sukierae (dBpm Records), Wilco leader Jeff Tweedy and his 18-year-old son Spencer have teamed up with Parks and Recreation star Nick Offerman to present a hilarious commentary on the state of the declining music industry in their new video for the song “Low Key” which […]
Lights- Little Machines (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=6.00] Little Machines, the third LP from Canadian singer Lights, is a hook-laden collection of warm electropop that provides steady dance floor beats and enough variety to keep things interesting. The Canadian singer (real name: Valerie Ann Boxleitner Bokan) melds various pop influences with the electronic rhythm backing, combining huge sing-along choruses with floor-shaking beats. […]
Bloodshot Announces 20th Anniversary Compilation + Premiere of Blitzen Trapper Track
While No One Was Looking: Toasting 20 Years of Bloodshot Records, a collection of 38 musical acts covering songs from the label’s catalog, will be released on November 18. The limited-edition double CD/triple LP/digital release (including a pre-order only blood-red vinyl) celebrates the 20th anniversary of the venerable independent Chicago alt-country/roots/punk label. The genre-spanning collection […]
New AC/DC Album ‘Rock or Bust’ Due 12/2 – Stevie Young Replaces Malcolm Young
Columbia Records proudly announces the release of ‘Rock or Bust,’ the highly anticipated new studio album from AC/DC, available December 2, 2014. ‘Rock or Bust’ is the band’s first studio album in six years and features 11 new tracks. ‘Rock or Bust’ follows the immensely successful ‘Black Ice’ album, which debuted at #1 in 31 […]
Ryan Adams Will Finally Release Lost Album ‘Blackhole’ In 2015
Ryan Adams recently announced that his “lost” 2007 album, Blackhole, would get a release, and then named a possible date on Monday (Sept. 22). “I think I’m going to release ‘Blackhole’ next year, maybe on Record Store Day,” Adams told NME. “It’s mastered and the artwork is done, so it’s there. It’s just a matter of whether […]
Kendrick Lamar Returns With Funky New Single “i”
Kendrick Lamar’s new single is finally here. Following the amazing success of his first major studio album in 2012, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, the 27-year-old rapper is back with his new song, “i,” which was produced by Rahki. “i” is the first single from his as-yet-untitled upcoming record begins with a booming voice calling Lamar “a brother who stands for something” before the guitar […]
Riot Fest Denver- Sports Authority Field At Mile High Stadium (PHOTOS)
Photos from Riot Fest Denver that took place September 19-21 at in Denver, CO. Bands included The Flaming Lips, Weezer, Gogol Bordello, Die Antwood, Slayer, New Found Glory, A Day To Remember, Gogol Bordello, The Used, Social Distortion, The Cure, A Day To Remember, Dropkick Murphys and Wu-Tang Clan. Photos by Todd Radunsky.
New Pink Floyd Album ‘The Endless River’ Set For November 10th Release
Details about The Endless River, the new Pink Floyd album from David Gilmour, Rick Wright and Nick Mason, were revealed today as the album artwork (above) appeared on buildings in ten International cities, including New York and Los Angeles. The album will be released on Columbia Records on Monday, November 10, 2014 and is produced […]
Jerry Joseph and the Jackmorons Announce New LP – ‘Singing In The Rain’
Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons announce the October release of Singing In The Rain LP, out on Cosmo Sex School Records the Oct 3 digitally followed by the accompanying physical release on October 21. Singing in the Rain began as a simple collaboration between friends. Joseph, who has been fronting the Jackmormons for nearly two decades, came together with bassist JR Ruppel, […]
Inaugural Phases of the Moon Festival -Danville, IL (PHOTOS)
Photos of the 2014 Phases of the Moon Festival in Danville, IL that took place September 11-4, 2014. Artists included Widespread Panic, String Cheese Incident, Robert Randolph, Railroad Earth, Galactic & more. Photos by Michelle Stancil
Guided by Voices Break Up….. Again
Guided by Voices have once again split up. The indie rock band led by Robert Pollard announced this afternoon that GBV “has come to an end.” The same goes for its fall tour plans, which have been canceled. The prolific group formed in the early ’80s in Dayton, Ohio, and put out more than a […]
Phish Returns to Miami For New Years Run
Following the recent announcement that Skrillex/Diplo will headline New Years Eve at Madison Square Garden, Phish will celebrate New Year’s Eve at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, FL. The show will be the first of a four-night stand that will run through Saturday, January 3. The festivities will mark the third time Phish has rung in […]
13th Annual Americana Honors & Awards Recap – Jason Isbell Wins Big
Jason Isbell was the big winner at tonight’s 13th Annual Americana Honors & Awards show held at the historic Ryman Auditorium, picking up honors for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (for Southeastern, produced by Dave Cobb) and Song of the Year (for “Cover Me Up,” which he performed with his wife Amanda […]
SONG PREMIERE: Duke Evers – “Dancer”
Seattle-based Duke Evers’ are making inroads in one of the country’s most esteemed music cities, and with their take it or leave it gusto and up-tempo melodic rock, we should be hearing more from them nationwide. The band just made waves at the Capitol Hill Block Party and is slated to perform at the Seattle Hempfest this month. […]
Dr. John – Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=8.00] One New Orleans legend salutes another here as Dr. John bounces his way into the Louis Armstrong catalog, bringing with him the funk, R&B, and soul for Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch. From the first song you notice this isn’t going to be your normal tribute album. Tackling the most well known Armstrong offering […]
Railroad Earth Plans 2015 Winter Tour
Railroad Earth is scheduled to launch its 2015 tour Jan. 15th in Minneapolis and wrap up two nights in Washington D.C. at the 9:30 Club. The band still has more gigs to play this year, including Saturday’s appearance at FreshGrass in North Adams, Mass. Next month the band takes the stage at Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Music Festival in […]
Sharon Jones, Charles Bradley Headline Daptone Super Soul Revue at the Apollo – Dec 4, 5 & 6
Daptone Records and the legendary Apollo Theater announce three nights of THE DAPTONE SUPER SOUL REVUE. Following appearances in Europe, Australia and at SXSW, The Soul Revue will be heading to New York City for the first time. Held on December 4, 5 and 6, the shows will be headlined by Sharon Jones & the […]
Damien Rice Confirms Intimate U.S. Tour
Damien Rice has confirmed select stateside tour dates this fall including a stop in Los Angeles and three nights New York City. A limited number of advance tickets will be available to mailing list subscribers via www.damienrice.com. A 48-hour pre-sale window will begin on Wednesday, September 17 at 9a.m. local time and general on-sale will […]
Cat Stevens Announces U.S. Tour/Bonnie Prince Billy, Richard Thompon, Tinariwen Guest On New Album
Legacy Recordings today announced that iconic singer-songwriter and 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Yusuf / Cat Stevens has joined the label’s storied musical family. To kick off this exciting new chapter in Yusuf’s career, Legacy Recordings will release his first new studio album in five years, entitled Tell ‘Em I’m Gone, on […]
Steve Nieve Reinterpreting Elvis Costello on Solo Tour
Steve Nieve, renowned for his keyboard work with Elvis Costello and the Attractions, is bringing a special night of music to the US for an exclusive seven city tour. Steve Nieve Plays Elvis Costello: Piano Solo Reinterpretations of Elvis’ Best Songs with Special Guest, Tall Ulysse” The mini-tour will begin in Los Angeles on September […]