Posts by Peter Zimmerman

Nashville-based duo Escondido, comprised of singer-songwriters Jessica Maros and Tyler James only recently came onto the scene with the release of their debut record, The Ghost of Escondido, but the two have been playing music for quite some time now– just not together. However, they're already beginning to make a name for themselves, and Glide Magazine had the pleasure of sitting down to speak with them about their history, what they have planned for 2013 and some of the craziest stories from tour yet.

Glide Magazine recently spoke to Natalia about what it was like to open up this work to so many other voices at once, how they coordinated the entire event, what decisions went into making the evening a success, as well as her musings on the future of her career, songwriting and how much painting inspires her to continue as an artist in all senses of the word.

Glide Magazine's Editor Peter Zimmerman spoke with Sara Quin last week about the new album. In their talk, Sara discusses the frustrations she finds with indie rock's obsession with obscurity and antipathy for widespread success, what it's like to work with someone who has produced records for P!nk and why she and Tegan are the next Beyoncé.

"Come Home To Mama" is a true return to form for Wainwright, and proves that not only does she have a place in contemporary music, but she deserves one. Glide Magazine recently spoke with her about this new album, what it was like working with a 3 year-old and her love for LCD Soundsystem.

While this concert revealed the inconsistent quality of his recent solo work, and also exposed just how central Death Cab For Cutie’s instrumentation is to the power of their songs, Ben Gibbard put on a thoroughly enjoyable and downright exquisite performance.

Glide Magazine recently spoke with HAIM about their Forever EP, their beginnings as a family band, plans for a 2013 full-length release, what 90s influences play out in their music and lives around Southern California, and which Fleetwood Mac album they'd most like to cover.

Aimee Mann is one of those artists whose live incarnations of songs never veer too far from their original album versions, but there’s something about the passion and intensity of the performances that cause her shows to be truly special affairs.

The North divulges the intense heartfelt-ness of this band, that is the cornerstone of exactly what Stars as a group is– sometimes excessive, but never without sincerity, profundity and the type of passionate enthusiasm that few bands possess.

Glide Magazine recently spoke with Jayson Kramer of California Wives about the band’s history, the writing and recording of Art History, their love of British bands and what they’re planning for the future of the band.

Glide Magazine recently spoke with Alex Wong about his new album, the path he’s taken from toddler to adult, his time with Vienna Teng, what excites him about being a producer for acts like Delta Rae, Melissa Ferrick and Ari Hest, and above all what it’s like to make a name for yourself in a business that celebrates innovation and individuality but doesn’t exactly make it the easiest to navigate the many, many pitfalls of a life as an artist.

A true miss from an artist that has definitely been way more consistently impressive than not.

It was a beautiful ending to a day full of amazing music, fantastic performances and an enthusiastic audience that was there to fall in love with these musicians.

Buzz about this year’s Outside Lands Festival began in mid-April, when Another Planet Entertainment and Superfly Presents (who also host the annual Bonnaroo Festival) announced this year’s lineup for the three-day event.

Peggy Sue Play The Songs of Scorpio Rising features all twelve iconic pop hits from the original 1963 soundtrack, redone by the UK-based band. Enjoy the exclusive US premiere of Peggy Sue’s new video for “Hit The Road Jack” via Glide Magazine!

Last Friday, Glide Magazine had the pleasure of seeing Missy perform four songs from The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle at a private showcase in downtown San Francisco.

By bringing in new voices to add to their palette both on tour and on record, Ray and Saliers have fought obsolescence, and they’ve won.

There are a few times when the collaboration bears a sum much greater than its constituent parts, in which orchestra and singer weave a synaesthetic grandeur that is utterly enthralling. Natalie Merchant's show last week was one of those nights.

Bear Creek is a demonstration of Carlile and her band’s incredible musical talent, but it’s also a jumbled mess of genre and poor sequencing.

Gossip’s fifth studio album A Joyful Noise embraces their disco-funk fervor and turns pop inclinations into full-on infatuation.

We sat down and discussed a lot about the new album, what it’s been like working with Buddy Miller, the process of writing her new memoir Diamond In The Rough, the future of Three Girls and Their Buddy and why she still loves Whole New You, among other things.