Nikki O’Neill is an artist who was born and lives in Los Angeles, but spent her childhood in Stockholm in a tri-lingual household. The record player in that house in
The term ‘avant-garde blues band’ is an intriguing one, because it doesn’t immediately bring very many names to mind. In their own experimental style, Churchwood has carved out a rather
The members of Yo La Tengo are no strangers to covers. Whether it’s their three cover albums, Fakebook, Fuckbook and Stuff Like That There, their fundraising efforts for WFMU in
When one sees the band name Bahamas on an album, they could be forgiven for the confusion they may feel about what type of music it would be. However, the
Celebrating fifteen years since their debut release, The Budos Band is keeping the party rolling with their newest offering on Daptone Records, the eleven-song collection titled Long in the Tooth.
Take Me Back marks the return of harmonica/vocalist/songwriter Kim Wilson to M.C. Records after 17 years. It was on that label that he recorded Smokin’ Joint and Lookin’ for Trouble,
Atlas Vending, the newest release from the Canadian noise trio METZ, aims to broaden their style and appeal while staying true to their junkyard screeching, wailing, and car crusher power.
When this writer first heard Colorado-based cornetist Ron Miles it was with the bluesman and fellow Coloradoan Otis Taylor with whom Miles appeared on at least six, if not more,
With projects as varied as Armchair Martian and Drag the River, it’s pretty clear that Jon Snodgrass is comfortable in some different musical arenas. His new album Tace isn’t really
The folk ensemble Darlingside impresses in their live shows by their versatile musicianship, keening four-part harmonies, and witty banter between songs. Seeing the four of them clustered tightly singing through
