LISTEN: Eve Adams Creates Wonders With Whimsical & Intimate Folk On “Blues Look the Same”
Hailing from Los Angeles, Eve Adams weaves timeless folk-noir tales, unveiling “dark, domestic dramas unfolding behind closed doors.” Adams spent her formative years traveling to and from her family farm in the tiny town of Colcord, Oklahoma. Inspired by the pastoral landscapes and the nuanced characters she grew up around, her whimsical voice illustrates a […]
The Roots’ Groundbreaking Second LP ‘Do You Want More?!!!??!’ Gets Deluxe Treatment
It’s been 26 years since Do You Want More?!!!??!, the groundbreaking second studio album and major label-debut by The Roots. Originally released on January 17, 1995 via DGC Records, Do You Want More?!!!??!, brought The Roots’ neo-soul bohemian zest to life and established them as leading figures of hip-hop-jazz. The album which peaked at #22 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart, features […]
Drive-By Truckers’ Jay Gonzalez Announces New LP ‘Back To The Hive’
Acclaimed musician, singer, and songwriter Jay Gonzalez has announced the upcoming release of his new album. Back to the Hive arrives everywhere via Gonzalez’s own Middlebrow Records on Friday, March 5; pre-orders are available now. Perhaps best known for his role as guitarist/keyboard player with the mighty Drive-By Truckers, Gonzalez is heralding Back to the Hive with today’s premiere of […]
James McMurtry Releases Two Live Digital EPs To Benefit Austin-Based Continental Club.
James McMurtry has released an exclusive solo digital EP entitled Soundcheck at the Gallery as a benefit for the legendary Austin-based Continental Club, to help cover the venue’s mounting costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new EP doubles down on efforts already in motion by the iconic singer-songwriter: his recent digital EP Blast From the Past also benefits the club. […]
LISTEN: Elliott Ok Leaves Little To Imagination On Debut Single “Snap! (The End)”
Elliott Ok (Burning Pictures, Bobcat Rob and the Nightly Howl, Joe Kaplow) is a kid whose years on this planet belie his old soul vibe. Elliott is more than just a musician or music appreciator, he’s a devotee. He listens to his influences deeply – deeper than a lot of the people around him. You […]
LISTEN: Elijah Wolf Releases Title Track To Forthcoming Album ‘Brighter Lighting’ Feat. Nels Cline
Brooklyn-based artist Elijah Wolf has released the title track from his upcoming album Brighter Lighting due out February 26 via Trash Casual Records. The track features contributions from Wilco guitarist Nels Cline, Josh Jaeger (drummer for Angel Olsen & Fleet Foxes) and Sam Cohen (Kevin Morby, Sharon Van Etten), who also produced the album. This song came so naturally and I had […]
LISTEN: Little Bird Flies High With Retro Rock/Funk Flair On “Mega Hot Super Babe”
Existing somewhere between happy and sad, spontaneous and intentional, thoughtful and random comes Charleston-based quintet, Little Bird. Enter Proxima, Little Bird’s latest compilation–a three-part, 23-track record, boasting influences of R&B, progressive jazz, psychedelia, and indie rock to create a sound that melds in the place where space meets time. Alpha, the first part of the […]
LISTEN: goodboy noah Drops Dynamic Flow On Soulful “tie down”
Feast your ears on the stifling new single “tie-down” (below) from Los Angeles based neo-soul artist goodboy noah. With a sick vocal style built on dynamic range and flawless phrasing, goodboy noah vocally struts across a synth-laden terrace of warmth and low-end thunder. “Tie Down” combines pop-sensible lyrical wizardry that will appeal to ears on […]
The Armed Announce New LP ‘Ultrapop’ Featuring Mark Lanegan
The Armed have announced a new album,ULTRAPOP, available April 16th via Sargent House – their first album with the company. Featuring work from Mark Lanegan and Queens of the Stone Age guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen this is the first album co-produced by the band’s own Dan Greene in collaboration with Ben Chisholm (Chelsea Wolfe). Kurt Ballou remains at the helm as executive producer. With the […]
Bob Weir and Wolf Bros To Perform Live From TRI Studios For Chinese New Year On 2/12
Following in the tradition of the legendary Grateful Dead concerts celebrating the holiday, Bob Weir and Wolf Bros will broadcast a live performance via FANS from TRI Studios in celebration of Chinese New Year, February 12 at 9 p.m. EST. Tickets are $19.99 in advance/$24.99 day-of-show; see HERE for more info. Weir is joined by a pair of familiar bandmates in the Wolf Bros: legendary producer Don Was on bass and Jay Lane (RatDog) on drums. […]
Jon Batiste Releasing New Genre-Defying Album ‘WE ARE’ – Shares First Single “I Need You”
Multi-Grammy & Emmy nominated recording artist, TV star and activist Jon Batiste has announces a new single “I Need You” from his forthcoming ‘black pop’ album WE ARE. The album is set for worldwide release on March 19 (Verve Records). On “I Need You” (below) Batiste showcases his vocal range, accompanied by his once-in-a-generation musicianship. Produced and […]
New Madrid Announces New Self-titled Album Out 4/30, Shares “It’s Ok (2 Cry)” Single
New Madrid is set to return with a self-titled new album on April 30, 2021 via Lemonade Records. Produced by Drew Vandenberg (Futurebirds, Bambara, Faye Webster), the 10-song set follows the band’s magnetkingmagnetqueen LP, which released on New West Records in 2016. The new music finds New Madrid revisiting the southern indie rock sounds of […]
Tom Jones Announces New LP ‘Surrounded By Time’
Tom Jones has announced his latest musical adventure, Surrounded By Time, will be released on April 23 via S-Curve Records. The announcement comes with the release of the album’s first single “Talking Reality Television Blues,” accompanied by an official music video that traces the impact and changing role of television throughout history. Check it out […]
Death From Above 1979 Announces New LP ‘4 Lovers’ – Shares New Track “One + One”
Death From Above 1979 (DFA), the boundary-pushing musical alliance of Sebastien Grainger and Jesse F. Keeler, have released their new single, “One + One.” Along with the first single, the band dropped a surprise announcement of their fourth LP, Is 4 Lovers, out March 26. It is available for pre-order here. The new album, which Grainger and Keeler […]
LISTEN: Houston Kendrick Dials In Frank Ocean R&B Styled Hip-Hop On “Look At Us”
Houston Kendrick is a new wave songwriter with the ability to craft powerful prose while blending gorgeous harmonies and catchy melodies. Check out “Look at Us,” (below) the graceful and fresh new single from Houston Kendrick. Kendrick vocally grooves over an atmospheric and vibrant beat with a dynamic vocal scope alongside a distinct style. An innovative genre-blender, “Look at Us” […]
LISTEN: Nisa Rocks Out On Crushing Guitar Track “Wheel”
Nisa is the solo project of New York based singer-songwriter Denisa Lumaj. Nisa was first inspired to begin writing songs after an old guitar teacher encouraged her to draw from the enchanting storytelling of fearless acts like PJ Harvey and the Cure in her own work. Born to Albanian immigrants in the Bronx and raised […]
Questlove’s Documentary ‘Summer of Soul’ Awarded Grand Jury Prize at Sundance
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s feature documentary Summer of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) has been awarded the U.S. Grand Jury Prize for Documentary and the Audience Award for U.S. Documentary at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In his directorial debut, Summer of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) explores the legendary 1969 Harlem […]
WATCH: M. Ward Release New Video For Billie Holiday’s “Violets For Your Furs”
M. Ward has released his new video for “Violets For Your Furs” today, a rendition of the Billie Holiday song that is featured on his latest album ‘Think of Spring’. Directed by Holly Andres, Ward performs the song on acoustic guitar in a dreamlike state – watch the clip HERE. The title Think of Spring comes from a poem written in […]
LISTEN: Willow The Cat Serves Up Vibrant Collaborative Indie R&B Via “Peach”
Willow the Cat is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, singer and rapper, Eric Thompson. Thompson was formerly the frontman of FLOTUS, a college band whose vibrant style catapulted them to the top of Syracuse University’s DIY-scene alongside artists like Charlie Burg. His solo project, however, centers around a form of artistic expression more in-tune […]
LISTEN: thomTide Embodies Synth/Drum Lofi Balance On “”zeroSum”
thomTide embodies balance and restoration. “Tide” is representative of the ebb and flow of life– balance, a cycle. It implies a relationship between the water on Earth and the sun and moon in the ether. Thomas is a name meaning twin, and also happens to be the middle name shared by thomTide founder, Lee Rutledge […]