They have often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Whoever assumed this was possible never looked through the lens of Jimmy Steinfeldt’s camera as he stood in
This week Joseph Arthur unveiled The Ballad Of Boogie Christ. Fans of the chameleonic singer-songwriter have been waiting for this record, waiting to see what has been on his mind
South By Southwest (SXSW), or “South By” to many, is a 2 week-long festival encompassing technology, film and music that takes place in Austin, TX. After last year’s record numbers,
South By Southwest (SXSW), or “South By” to many, is a 2 week-long festival encompassing technology, film and music that takes place in Austin, TX. After last year’s record numbers,
There are many reasons for the Joy Formidable to be basking these days. They released their sophomore album, Wolf’s Law, in January to a string of positive reviews, played on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, charted just outside Billboard’s Top 50 albums and their lead single, “This Ladder is Ours,” has reached the top 25 on the U.S. Alternative charts. They have also just embarked on a North American tour which included a series of gigs at SXSW and will take them clear into the middle of May. And to think, to some degree this album’s early success owes a lot to a canceled gig.
The passing of founding Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek, who died on May 20th of complications from his battle with bile duct cancer in a Rosenheim, Germany hospital at age 74, has sent waves of shock and sorrow across four generations of rock fans who sought the rapture of electric wonder through his Vox Continental combo organ during his band's iconic nine-year run. Here are ten videos Glide has unearthed on YouTube chronicling the many twists and turns in the career of this true genius and innovator.
Unlike the unavoidable celebratory roots rock sound of GPN, Ver La Luz is an album of experimental sounds focused around themes of darkness and pain with an overshadow of optimism- not so much different than the desolate yet innovative sound of The National. Although Tournet notes George Harrison’s solo work was a prime influence, there are bits of Wilco and modern leaning soundscapes that give Tournet an essential voice as a front-man and singer-songwriter from the pop charm of “Lights Go Down,” Americana twang of “Demons” and the psychedelic rock thriller “Stand By You.” Just prior to the record’s release, we had a chance to talk with Tournet about his revolving world of success, isolation and solo artistry.
One of the beacons of heart-warming, soul-searching and downright beautiful musicianship continues to be Tift Merritt, whose writing has never shied away from approaching difficult subjects with honesty and willingness to engage, but never has she been so vulnerable and calm than on her new record Traveling Alone.
With Cris Kirkwood's return to health and the addition of Shandon Sahm on drums, the Meat Puppets have only grown stronger over the years. But Curt Kirkwood still remains nonchalant – about how he creates music, how he lives his life and his dogs that are barking in the background during our interview last month. It is what is.
The 7th annual Record Store Day is just days away, and the list of exclusive releases for the 2013 season is longer than the line for Guns ‘n’ Roses’ Use Your Illusion back in the day. But Glide has scoured the RSD release schedule to cobble together a list of 50 picks for you to keep an eye out for when you venture into the doorway of your favorite local record shop this coming Saturday, a wild and wooly hodgepodge of CDs, cassettes, 7-inches, 12-inches, heavyweight vinyl and NO DOWNLOADS that should cater to the tastes of just about everyone who has clicked on this page. So get your pen and paper or notepad app for your iPad ready, list up and make sure you get up early for your record run because these things are going to go super quick.
