ALBUM PREMIERE: Ryan Joseph Anderson Creates Pure Americana Songbook On ‘City of Vines’
Like many a confident musician, Ryan Joseph Anderson isn’t too concerned how people define him. With so many genres and sub-genres floating around, categorization these days is far from an exact science. But if there ever was an artist that earns the Americana tag solely and squarely it’s Anderson’s sophomore solo release City of Vines, premiering in […]
SONG PREMIERE: Seth Glier Drops Exquisite “I’m Still Looking” From Just Announced New LP ‘Birds’ Due 8/25
On August 25th, 2017 GRAMMY®-nominated singer/songwriter Seth Glier will release Birds, the follow up to his 2015 critically acclaimed If I Could Change One Thing. In early 2016, Seth gave a TEDx Talk in which he discussed how gratitude is not a state of peace for arrival, but a bitter battle for balance and reason. This […]
SONG PREMIERE: Pickwick Up The Ante With “Touch Spines” off Forthcoming ‘LoveJoys’ LP
Listen to LoveJoys, the sophomore release from Seattle, WA’s Pickwick, and you’ll hear a band that has pushed aside external pressures and expectations, overcome internal demons, and plugged directly into their own creative center. Slinky, sinewy, and articulate, the record pulses with a palpable confidence. Hypnotically intricate, just-right sonic ornamentation shimmers around a thick, undulating […]
At The Drive In Make Relentless Command of Sound at St. Paul’s Palace Theatre (PHOTOS)
At the Drive In brought their A game and relentless stage dynamic to The Palace Theatre in St Paul, MN on 6/17/17. Photos by Billy Briggs.
SONG PREMIERE: Tom Irwin Brings Sly and Soulful Hooks To John Stirratt Produced “Welcome to Loneliness”
Born a sixth-generation central Illinois resident, singer-songwriter-musician Tom Irwin, uses his long-standing local roots as a sound base for a worldwide view of a life in the music arts. The 50-something, guitar playing guy, called “a modern day troubadour” by John Stirratt of the Grammy-award winning rock band, Wilco, spent a lifetime making a living […]
Rodrigo y Gabriela Touch Down In Philly Celebrating 10 Years of Self Titled Debut (Photos)
Rodrigo y Gabriela played Philly’s Electric Factory June 10th. They are touring in celebration of the 10th year anniversary of their self titled debut album. This internationally acclaimed six-string duo has come a long way since then. Not only did they play the music from their debut but they mixed in some new stuff and […]
Old 97’s and Shooter Jennings Join Forces to Rock Austin (PHOTOS)
On Thursday, June 8th the veteran alt-country band Old 97’s brought their tour through Austin, Texas for a show at Stubb’s BBQ. They were joined by country rocker Shooter Jennings.
Metallica & Avenged Sevenfold Take on Denver’s Sports Authority Field at Mile High (PHOTOS)
Metallica along with Avenged Sevenfold took on the large confines of the Bronco’s home field – Sports Authority Field at Mile High – full of heavy sounds and metal imagery all around. Photos by Todd Radunksy.
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Go Above & Beyond at Xcel Energy Center (PHOTOS)
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers brought their colorful career spanning show to the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN on 6/3/2017. Of particular notice Petty and his band made a terminally ill fan’s dream come true with a preshow visit and dedicating “Walls” to her. Photos by Billy Briggs.
SONG PREMIERE: Joanna Lee’s “Drinking By Myself” Boasts Wondrous Pipes & Stunning Soul
Joanna Lee is readying her much-anticipated debut album So Free on Cutmore Records. From the albums empowering title track ‘So Free’, the heartwarming ‘Sunshine’ to the flirtatious ‘Back To You’, So Free is a remarkably confident debut brimming with ear catching, beautiful melodies and heartfelt, memorable lyrics. Possessing an astonishingly, explosive voice, JoAnna lee brings […]