Posts by Ryan Dillon

Coming off of the immensely positive feedback surrounding their 2021 album Hushed and Grim, Atlanta metalheads MASTODON release a 90-minute look into the making of the GRAMMY Award winning album. The documentary details the journey of the creation of the album which is centered around the death of the band’s longterm manager Nick John.  Hushed […]

On Soccer Mommy’s latest album, Sometimes, Forever, the songwriter is able to strike a rare balance between melancholy and excitement. This juxtaposition is more prevalent than ever on the stand-out track “Shotgun”, the funky bass line draws you in while Soccer Mommy’s stark yet potent lyrics paint a vivid portrait of bottled anger. She took […]

Legendary jazz pioneer Creed Taylor passed away today as confirmed by Verve Label Group, he was 93. He leaves behind a storied legacy in the genre of jazz working on hundreds of works from the likes of John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, and Stan Getz. His career spans over 40 years and his name is cemented […]

Thanks to streaming services and the internet as a whole, discovering new music is easier than ever. Sites like Bandcamp are dedicated to introducing you to the newest faces in any genre and there are countless social media accounts that pride themselves on their underground music taste. While new music is in abundance, the sheer […]

If you’ve been following along with the career of Julia Jacklin, you’ve seen a young, hopeful songwriter blossom into a full-blown rock star. Her 2016 debut introduces us to the Australian’s alt-folk, minimalist sound that can switch from hushed melodies and lone guitar plucking to more full-sounding rock anthems. She continued to expand her sound […]

Throughout most of 2022, The Killers have been on the road bringing their latest effort, 2021’s Pressure Machine to life on stage. Along with their latest single “Boy” and their plethora of indie hits, the band has been touring classics and new material along with the help of legendary guitarist/songwriter Johnny Marr. Marr has been […]

After three years of COVID postponements, the forefathers of emo My Chemical Romance are finally heading out on their long-awaited reunion tour. They kicked things off in Europe back in May but after their long overdue return to Europe the band finally started the North American leg of their tour last night (August 20) at […]

Last night (August 16) LCD Soundsystem began a short residency at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California. This is the first of four shows for the New York electronic band at the Fox Theater before they move to the Warfield in San Francisco next weekend for another short-lived residency. These weekend stays follow a string […]

The phrase “history repeats itself” is tossed around frequently and when CDs took over as the main way to consume music in the 90s, no one ever thought that phrase would apply to vinyl. Fast forward to the modern day and vinyl LPs are making an unpredictable resurgence over the past decade, hitting a new […]

Elvis Costello is having one hell of a 2022. He is currently touring with his band The Imposters in support of their album A Boy Named If which was released at the top of the year. In June, he resurrected his band Rusty, the duo of himself and Allan Mayes who first performed together back […]

The duo of Run The Jewels has been crossing genres with their avant-garde approach to classic hip-hop. Most recently they have been on tour with nu-metal forefathers Rage Against The Machine and released an instrumental version of their critically acclaimed 2020 album RTJ4 last year. Last night (August 10) El-P and Killer Mike stormed onto […]

Not too long ago, Glide put together a list of artists we wanted to see return to live one last live performance, and at the very end of that list, we mentioned Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush. We’re not sure if manifestation works but our prayers were answered last night (8/10) at of […]

Since he exploded into the realm of hip-hop in 1995 as the lead vocalist of the world-famous Roots, Black Thought has been one of the most underrated rappers of all time. His intelligence and wit are delivered with fierce venom and unforgettable charisma. He has provided song-stealing features for some of rap’s most current superstars […]

Coming off of their terrific debut album NOT TiGHT, the innovative jazz duo of DOMi & JD Beck was the latest act featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series. The famed series started back in 2008 with folk artist Laura Gibson and now has more than 800 concerts under its banner and has hosted acts […]

Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, Colorado is one of the world’s premier concert venues. Just recently comedian Bill Burr shot his new special at the scenic concert hall and over the summer Erykah Badu made it a stop on her short 6-city summer tour. Last night (8/9) though, a more unconventional show took over the […]

Tones and I is no stranger to the late-night stage, the ever-evolving vocalist made her U.S. TV debut on Fallon back in 2019 with a performance of her hit “Dance Monkey”. Just last year she made an appearance on Colbert where she performed “Cloudy Day” backed by a full children’s choir. Last night (August 9) […]

The great debate of quality vs quantity has never been more relevant, especially in the current landscape of the music industry. Thanks to the internet and streaming, fans have immediate access to music but people tend to forget that these platforms are a two-way street. It is also easier than ever for artists to release […]

It’s a big-time bummer when your favorite band or artist is breaking up, except if you hear that your favorite band is going on an “indefinite hiatus”. That’s just a tease and borderline rude, and when that artist goes on indefinite hiatus no matter how long, fans still hold out hope that their social media […]

Earlier this year, Glide posted an article detailing some of 2022’s most exciting reunions in music. High up on that list were the alternative rock heroes Pavement. Diehard fans were in awe as the whole band took the stage together for the first time in over two decades on May 23rd at the Fonda  in […]

Lamont Dozier of the heralded Motown songwriting trio Holland-Dozier-Holland died yesterday August 9th at age 81 as confirmed by an Instagram post from his son, Lamont Dozier Jr. The prolific Dozier scored a total of 12 U.S. number ones and worked on some of the most essential albums from the Motown era. He worked on […]