Posts by Glide

In November 2012, with a team of 3D cameras rolling, Guns N’ Roses performed a blistering set at The Joint in the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. Clocking in at just under three hours, the band’s explosive set includes all of their biggest hits and classic GNR staples. Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will release […]

Damon Albarn and Tony Allen team up for new single ‘Go Back’, taken from Allen’s forthcoming album ‘Film of Life’ (October 2014)Offering an exciting sneak preview of Film of Life, the new album from Tony Allen due for release in October on Jazz Village, the poignant ballad “Go Back” was written with Damon Albarn, who […]

Ryan Adams has confirmed September 9 as the release date of Ryan Adams, his new album and first to be released on the combined Pax Am/Blue Note imprint. Produced by Adams himself at his own Pax Am Studios in Los Angeles, the eponymous new record is the NC-born singer/songwriter’s first full length since 2011’s acclaimed […]

Hailed as pioneers of the alt-country/Americana sound, the Jayhawks emerged from Minneapolis’ mid-’80s scene with a soaring combination of folksy harmonies and power-pop melodies. The band’s status as a major influence, as well as that of being one of the best bands of its generation, are richly deserved. The July 7th release of expanded versions […]

Veteran soul singer Bobby Womack died Friday June 27th, just two weeks after performing at the Bonnaroo Music Festivl. Womack’s sister says he passed away in his sleep … she says they don’t know the cause of death. Bobby struggled with multiple health problems throughout his life … including diabetes, pneumonia, colon cancer and the early signs […]

Yeah Yeah Yeah’s Karen O will be releasing very first solo album titled Crush Songs on September 9th, 2014 Karen O who formed Yeah Yeah Yeahs has recently been busy with other projects aside from her main one.  She wrote The Moon Song for Spike Jonze’s 2013 film, Her, which garnered an Oscar nomination. She also wrote and performed […]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dr. John is New Orleans’ most prominent living musical icon. The embodiment of his hometown’s freewheeling creative spirit and multiple musical traditions, he’s built a visionary, idiosyncratic body of work that’s deeply rooted in the Crescent City’s myriad blues, R&B, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll traditions. So it’s […]

Powerhouse soul septet St. Paul & The Broken Bones has announced a fall U.S. tour following their August/September European run. The momentum for the Birmingham, AL ensemble continues to build on the heels of their debut album Half The City (released February 18), which has sold over 40k copies to date. This week, St. Paul […]

 Greensky Bluegrass have fashioned a dynamic sound rooted in classic stringband Americana while branching outward to effortlessly encompass an array of styles and techniques. Their fifth studio album, If Sorrows Swim, is to be released on September 9, 2014 and distributed nationally by Thirty Tigers. In support of If Sorrows Swim, Greensky Bluegrass has announced […]

Lucero’s entire catalog, from 2000’s The Attic Tapes to 2013’s Texas & Tennessee EP, is going to be represented on their first-ever live album, Live from Atlanta, which will be released on August 12th and clocks in at over two impressive hours. “You should’ve seen us turn that record in,” laughs guitarist Brian Venable. “They […]

THE WEEKND is back on the road this fall for four exclusive shows. Joined by ScHoolboy Q and Jhené Aiko, the platinum-certified alternative R&B trend-setter has readied his most immersive and inventive production yet. The run begins September 19th at Barclays Center in New York and stops at other major venues across North America including […]

Live Nation and Funny Or Die announced the return of the world’s biggest comedy tour for the second consecutive year.  This summer’s Funny Or Die Presents Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival 2014will feature performances by the world’s greatest comedians, including: Amy Schumer, Aziz Ansari, Bill Burr, Brent Morin, Chris Hardwick, Dave Attell, Demetri Martin, DJ […]

For more than a decade Austin’s Mingo Fishtrap have been inducing legendary live performances with their uplifting blend of soul, blues, R&B and funk. On June 3rd, the group released one of their finest efforts to date, On Time (Blue Corn Music), receiving lofty praise from both fans and critics. To compliment the album, the […]

On July 15 at Hollywood Forever Masonic Lodge,  The Album Leaf will host the debut screening of its new documentary film, Beyond There, which was directed by Michael Raines and documents the band’s first ever tour of China and other parts of Asia. You can watch the trailer for the doc below.  The band will […]

The Barr Brothers have announced the release of their long-awaited debut follow-up, the intense and expansive ‘Sleeping Operator,’ out October 7 on Secret City Records. ‘Sleeping Operator’ represents an immense creative output. The group, featuring brothers Brad on guitar/vocals and Andrew on drums, classical harpist Sarah Pagé, and pianist/bassist Andrès Vial, recorded 40 tracks in […]

With its supporting run with Arctic Monkeys coming to a close, White Denim is turning its attention toward the fall. The Austin, TX-based band will kick off a headline tour on September 8 at the Iron Horse in Northampton, MA. The outing will include a previously announced three-night stand at the Music Hall of Williamsburg […]

Today (6/24), Bassnectar, has released his 10th album, Noise Vs Beauty, and announces his fall ‘NVSB’ tour which includes his 8th Bass Center Event – a come one come all destination spectacular at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The ‘NVSB’ tour will feature Bassnectar’s extensive multimedia production that gives concert-goers the most immersive experience possible along with an endless list […]

Broken Bells are pleased to announce the addition of a fall North American tour ahead of their appearance at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Notable performances include a pair of dates at Los Angeles’ Orpheum Theatre and the Life Is Beautiful Festival in Las Vegas. Joining the band on this tour will be Hamilton […]

Julian Casablancas+The Voidz will release their anticipated debut titled Tyranny this September 23 on Casablancas’ own Cult Records. . Written and recorded over the past year, the album features Casablancas and Voidz band members Jeramy Gritter and Amir Yaghmai (Salt & Pepper) – guitar, Jeff Kite – keyboards, Jake Bercovici – bass, Alex Carapetis – […]

Spoon has announced a late summer North American headlining tour in support of their forthcoming eighth studio album, They Want My Soul. Along with a handful of festival dates, the band will be headlining throughout the Midwest and Eastern seaboard. A listing of confirmed dates and support can be found below. All dates are on sale […]