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For the hump of the weekend on Saturday at Newport Folk, the festival saw guitar duo Hermanos Gutierrez mesmerize on the Fort Stage followed by a technically troubled but consummately professional set by multi instrumental warrior Rhiannon Giddens. LGBTQ+ acts were the highlight of the day as Bertha: Grateful Drag drew an overflow crowd to […]

The first day of the 2024 Newport Folk Festival on July 26th didn’t waste any time kicking into high gear. A Surprise set from Beck chronicled the post-war history of folk music following a performance by Molly Tuttle that paid homage to the new and old. Allison Russel, who is on tour opening for Hozier, […]

Every time we hear from the multi-faceted and genre-defying artist Joe Samba, another layer of his artistry is revealed. Over the past few years, Samba has been building a diverse catalog centered around the artist’s deep musical roots. Today (July 25), Samba announces the next chapter in his musical journey with Lifeline, his third studio […]

Slash’s performance at his very own S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival in Denver on was a standout event, showcasing the legendary guitarist’s mastery and deep connection to blues music. Keb Mo supported and he too was extra special.  Held at The Mission Ballroom, the concert was part of a nationwide tour Slash’s latest album, Orgy of the Damned. […]

Hiss Golden Messenger gave Portland, Oregon fans a special experience by playing two nights at The Old Church, a historic landmark in downtown Portland built in 1882 that’s on the National Register of Historic Places. The intimate space, sublime acoustics, and unique nightly setlist with no repeats made for some truly special performances. Glide was […]

Since the start of their musical journey, Naked Giants has avoided falling into one genre. The trio of vocalist/guitarist Grant Mullen, bassist/vocalist Gianni Aiello, and drummer Henry LaVallee started the band when they were 18. The project has evolved into an all-encompassing rock outfit that touches on the frantic nature of punk just as much […]

On Friday, July 12th, Red Fang wrapped up the U.S. portion of their summer tour with a raucous hometown show at Portland, Oregon’s Crystal Ballroom. The band played material covering the entirety of its nearly 20-year existence. In August, Red Fang takes their sludge stoner rock show to Europe. Garage psych rockers Spoon Benders opened […]

A heat wave settled in over much of the West Coast just in time for this year’s Independence Day weekend, putting a damper on many a celebration, but not dampening spirits. For Portland, Oregon, America’s 248th birthday also marked the opening of the city’s 37th Waterfront Blues Festival. Despite water refill stations, misters, and even […]

“The two most significant influences on this song were Bruce Springsteen and Tyler Childers.  I grew up listening to a lot of Springsteen through my dad, and I was captivated by the Nebraska and Born in the USA albums,” says Garrett Hendricks about his new single “Adrift in the American Dream,” that Glide is premiering […]

While New Wave peaked in the ’80s, its synth-based sounds continually reappeared in different formations in the following decades: even Nine Inch Nails and the Industrial movement were an after-effect of bands like Depeche Mode and Tears for Fears. For producer/musician Evan Frankfort of The Spiritual Machines, that sound has always surrounded his creative being. In 1999, […]

“We chose a mix of classic tunes by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli and some modern pieces that we jazzed up in gypsy style,” says Lincoln Nebraska’s The Wildwoods about their latest track, “Cherry Pickin’.” While that bygone style is often difficult to conquer, this trio presents a polished sound that awakens with a fervently […]

While nobody can touch Chris Stapelton’s vocal bravado, a little-known singer from a band called Heart of Pine might come close, though. Steven Bagwell’s powerful baritone immediately makes the most casual song an impact listen, yet this Athens, GA-based musician definitely isn’t taking the easy way out, Heart of Pine was formed in 2015 by […]

During a week-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Prince and The Revolution album and film Purple Rain, The Revolution played two sold-out shows at Minneapolis’ legendary First Avenue, where the 1984 movie was filmed. OG members of The Revolution performed, including Wendy Melvin, Brown Mark, Lisa Coleman, Matt “Doctor” Fink, Bobby Z, and […]

While the Pixies have never scored a bonafide hit in their 38 years, they have continually out-indie-rocked most of their college rock peers. The most recent era of the fearless band continued this year as new bassist Emma Richardson took over four-string duties. The band visited Minneapolis’ Surly Field on 6/20/24 – photos by Billy […]

Orville Peck continues to twang under his own fearless rules, which has led the masked artist to reap the rewards of sellout headline shows. The mystery man performed at the Minneapolis Armory on June 11th for a diversified set that included a cover of the Twin Cities’ own The Replacements (Can’ Hardly Wait). Photos by […]

Burning Spear (Winston Rodney) might be the last of the remaining original Jamaican roots reggae artists still touring, yet at 79 years old, the words and flows still remain as poignant as ever. The legend visited Minneapolis’ First Avenue on June 9th to keep the positive motions rightfully in place. Photos by Billy Briggs.

This Friday (June 14), Annie Bacon & her OSHEN will release Storm, their fourth LP. The anticipated release wouldn’t be complete without a monstrous opener, and today, the band shares that statement piece. Glide is proud to premiere “Secret Broken Heart,” the latest single from Storm, and your introduction to what is shaping up to […]

While the world waits for Robert Plant to return to another Zeppelinish format as he enters his mid-’70s, he continues his Roots/Americana foray that’s been thriving since 2007. With Alison Krauss, the duo has perfected the high, lonesome, and bluesy howls that reminisce of all eras of country and folk. Their show at Mystic Amphitheater […]

Matt Hunter & The Dusty Fates are just hours away from releasing their latest album, Reindeer Soul (released date 6/7/). Still, before we receive the new album in its entirety, Glide is premiering the final single and video for the title track from the band’s latest effort. “Reindeer Soul” features a raw vocal performance over […]

Frankie and the Witch Fingers headlined night one of the Sabertooth micro psych festival at Portland’s Crystal Ballroom. Before the Witch Fingers threw down, the audience was loosened up with powerful sets from Fluid Druid, Death Valley Girls, and Black Mountain. Check out some photos from night one of the festival: