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The time has finally arrived for everyone’s favorite holiday tradition: The Best of Caustic 2024! It has been a long journey with plenty of magical releases that made the soundtrack to this year a beautiful and diverse one. Of all the Caustics done this year, picking 15 of the best is no easy task, and […]

It’s not every day that a group of pro athletes trades helmets and mouthguards for headphones and microphones, but for the Philadelphia Eagles’ Jason Kelce (retired), Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata, it’s become an annual holiday tradition. But this year’s A Philly Special Christmas Party, the group’s third and final record, isn’t your typical jock […]

On The Map is where we highlight famous, and not as well-known, musical sites that you can visit. This month, we drop down into Las Vegas, home of The Punk Rock Museum. Let’s explore! THE SITE Nothing in Vegas is quiet or stereotypical. It’s big lights, big shows, big noises and big attractions. So why […]

For our 22nd version of The Glide 20- best albums of the year list, the names that came up were suddenly ones of artists we didn’t think might ever appear on a year-end again: The Cure, David Gilmour to ones we know won’t be for the final time: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Ty […]

Maryland has a rich history of athletes who have not only excelled in their respective sports but have also ventured into the world of music, showcasing their versatility and creative talents, particularly former NFL wide receiver Darnerien McCants. Darnerien McCants: From NFL Wide Receiver to R&B Artist Darnerien Richard McCants, born on August 1, 1978, […]

Finding the perfect wedding band is significant in celebrating love and commitment. Therefore, you must select a gem to make you feel good and enhance the wedding experience. For that reason, moissanite wedding bands offer a unique blend of elegance, affordability, and durability, making them a preferred choice for many couples. The brilliance of moissanite […]

If you make new music and want to protect your intellectual property, then it might seem a difficult task, especially if you’ve already made your music freely available via social media sites, streaming platforms or by self-publishing. In the professional world of music making, publishers will tend to take the necessary steps to prevent unauthorized […]

This guide is shorter than our usual article on archival releases. Still, it summarizes ten never-before-released jazz and blues recordings that will be available on Black Friday, November 29.  While Sun Ra and Bill Evans have appeared either on Black Friday or Record Store Day in April, we feature Al Jarreau, Emily Remler, Charles Tolliver, […]

Since its launch in 2021, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have been an industry game-changer. According to Meta, the latest generation of this advanced eyewear is pulling in significant sales across the board.  In 60% of Ray-Ban’s physical stores in key locations, like Asia and the Middle East, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are outselling […]

Las Vegas can often be described as the “Entertainment Capital of the World”. Indeed, while most will often read about the iconic location on news sites like New Zealand Daily for its casinos and Strip, or perhaps even the recent F1 Grand Prix race which saw Max Verstappen be crowned the World Champion once again, […]

It would be fair to say that the overbearing influence of American culture stretches way beyond the nation’s geographical borders. The Gaming industry is among the most noteworthy sectors which has been unable to resist its charms, particularly when it comes to game design. Rocking the Gaming World American music has been integrated into gaming […]

The holiday season is inching closer and closer as the weather turns grey and ominous. With the joy and merry of seeing loved ones comes the fridged winds of Winter, and with those winds comes another excuse to stay in and browse some of the releases you might’ve missed this year. This week’s Caustic might […]

Online blackjack has seen a remarkable transformation. It merges the thrills of traditional card games with cutting-edge technology and cultural influences to form an unparalleled entertainment experience for players. One fascinating aspect is how it has attracted many people—music enthusiasts and gaming fans alike. This article investigates how online blackjack bridges these interests while creating […]

Building muscle isn’t just about hitting the gym hard; it’s also about understanding the science behind muscle growth and how your hormones play a pivotal role in the process. Testosterone, in particular, is a key hormone that drives muscle synthesis and overall strength. But did you know that certain supplements can help optimize your testosterone […]

While the weather begins to hit new lows, New Music Fridays are reaching new highs. Just when we thought the year would slowly trickle to the bottom of the hourglass, we get an explosive plethora of new music. This week’s Caustic is nothing short of a maze meant to be navigated slowly, taking in the […]

Hearing Ballad of Easy Rider from a fifty-five-year perspective no doubt evokes the same reaction as it did at its original release: ‘This doesn’t sound like the Byrds!?!’ And indeed, with the only remaining original member, Roger, nee Jim, McGuinn, sharing lead vocals with his three bandmates and mere flashes remaining of the signature chime of that […]

With over a half-century retrospect, it’s altogether mind-boggling that Live/Dead is the first of what would subsequently become a plethora of concert recordings by The Grateful Dead. And, in the density of intelligent reasoning customary for the group, the rationale behind Live/Dead lies in the band’s aim to minimize recording costs while simultaneously capturing their stage sound with greater […]

This has been a weird week, to say the least. With social media exploding with opinions and think-pieces on the future, and while these discussions are important, it is equally essential to give yourself a break from it all. While the world around us falls into a divided and tense atmosphere, throwing on headphones and […]

Can you imagine walking into a busy casino with bright, glittering lights, fancy felted tables, and colors popping everywhere, but without music? You probably cannot because, for a long time, music and casinos have gone hand in hand. Other than the chime of slot machines and the clink of chips, some music often plays in […]

With fifty-five years’ hindsight, the relatively minimal impact of The Allman Brothers Band’s self-titled debut record (released 11/4/69) was out of proportion to the band’s potential, eventual commercial success, and artistic influence. Famed producer Tom Dowd—Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and Eric Clapton, among others—was to oversee the sessions, but the band’s subsequent long-time collaborator ran […]