LISTEN: Kramies Spin Imaginative Story Over Cinematic Melodies On “Goodbye Dreampop Troubadour”
As the summer scurry fades and autumn winds drift eastward, the days grow shorter, the lights dimmer—and Kramies returns. Three years after his critically acclaimed self-titled LP—which earned multiple “Album of the Year” accolades and saw Billboard christen him The Dream Pop Troubadour—Kramies pens a new chapter: a collection of songs steeped in wonder, drifting […]
Puscifer Announces New Album ‘Normal Isn’t’, Shares North American Tour Dates
Puscifer, the multi-dimensional band featuring Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell and Carina Round releases Normal Isn’t, their first new album in over five years, on Feb. 6 via Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG. The record channels the post-punk influences that shaped the members’ early musical experiences while pushing into darker, more guitar-driven territory. “We’re definitely leaning into our […]
Tuesday’s Gone: Watch KISS Make National TV Debut in 1974
Continuing our tribute to the late great Ace Frehley, who passed away last week, for today’s Tuesday’s Gone, we’re throwing it all the way back to KISS’ very first live performance on national television. The date was March 29, 1974, to be exact, and the band had only just released their self-titled debut album the […]
RUSH Extends Fifty Something Tour With 17 Additional Cities
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® Inductees, GRAMMY® Award-nominated icons, and RUSH Co-Founders Geddy Lee [bass, keys, vocals] and Alex Lifeson [guitar, vocals] today announce 17 additional cities on their 2026 headline tour, Fifty Something, due to incredible demand. The tour, in celebration of RUSH’s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart, has new dates in cities including Philadelphia, […]
Manic Monday: Ace Frehley Shows All Future Rockers How It’s Done With “Shock Me” Live ’77
By now no doubt most everyone has heard the news that Ace Frehley, lead guitarist for the iconic band Kiss, passed away last week at the age of 74. And while the Spaceman may have departed us for that great gig in the sky, fortunately he left behind a plethora of epic performances over the […]
LISTEN: Bear, Man Dangerous Brings Theatrical Flair To Post-Punk On “When We Cease to Understand the World”
Bear, Man Dangerous is a Seattle project fusing shoegaze, post-hardcore, and post-rock. Known for politically conscious lyrics, the band draws inspiration from Fugazi, Shellac, Russian Circles, and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Their sound combines widescreen sonics with urgent storytelling. “When We Cease to Understand the World” is the latest single from Bear, Man Dangerous, and […]
LISTEN: Proteins Of Magic’s “Bayou” Is Ethereal Folk With Immersive Storytelling
There isn’t a single genre that describes the musical output of Proteins of Magic, but in broad terms, it embodies the realm of Gothic; from the use of voices from elsewhere, layered upon one another, to the drama of art pop melded with eerie post-punk, accompanied by videos that morph from the natural to the […]
Tame Impala Shatters Expectations With Glistening Electronic Danceability On ‘Deadbeat’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Artistic evolution comes for every memorable musician, whether you like it or not. To selfishly ask an artist to stick to the elements of their sound that made you a fan would be a detriment. How else do you expect greatness if repetition is involved? Where can an artist go when fans and critics have […]
Turnpike Troubadours, Kaitlin Butts, Shane Smith & The Saints Top Jackalope Jamboree 2026 Lineup
Jackalope Jamboree has revealed the initial artist lineup for its 2026 festival, taking place June 25-27 at the historic Happy Canyon Arena in Pendleton, Oregon. Headlining the bill is a powerhouse trio —Turnpike Troubadours, Shane Smith & The Saints, and Kaitlin Butts—showcasing some of the strongest voices shaping the modern country and Americana landscape. Beyond […]
Legendary KISS Gutarist Ace Frehley Dies at 74
Kiss founding guitarist Ace Frehley has died today (10/16/25) at the age of 74 following a brain bleed following a recent fall at his home. He was 74. According to a statement from Frehley’s family, the musician passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey. “We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his last […]