Tempe, Arizona pop-punk band The Maine formed when they were just in high school and quickly released two EPs, signed to Fearless Records, and released their debut album. Can’t Stop
In the latest Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle offers his illustrated commentary on History Books, the new album from the Gaslight Anthem, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image
Everyone loves a comeback story. Witnessing a relatable personality rise above adversity awakens a fighter’s spirit in us all, and an unquenching thirst for prosperity and achievement reaches a fever
There are prolific artists, then there is Aesop Rock. The intellectual emcee allows his loftiest concepts to come to life via his sleek rhyme schemes and diverse production style. While
Afton Wolfe is the son-in-law of veteran Nashville songwriter L.H. Halliburton and thus has better access to that burgeoning catalog than others. He selected just these seven, a prime crop
Daniel Donato clearly has two dominating musical influences: Cosmic Cowboy greats like Gram Parsons, and The Grateful Dead. And the two blend together remarkably well as proven with Reflector, Donato’s
Formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California, Social Distortion emerged from the Orange County hardcore scene to become one of punk rock’s most persevering bands. Frontman Mike Ness’ drug and alcohol
Ian Sweet’s newest offering, and fourth studio album Sucker, deals with relationships in various stages as the lithe vocalist whispers and weaves around electro intrusions and pop-focused sounds. Feeling stuck
Formed in 1979, the same year as the Stray Cats, The Blasters were one of the only American bands still hoisting the flag for Rockabilly throughout the 1980s when every
The Blue Note/Third Man partnership may well have saved their best for the fifth and final installment – Grant Green’s late arriving but nonetheless legendary Live at Club Mozambique. The
