Somehow I find myself typing this post from a hotel room in Little Rock, Arkansas. Yeah, I’m on the road again, and this time there’s no Vegas. Work, she is
The latest FIFA football rankings are out, and a scrappy Northern Ireland side has risen four places to 32nd in the world. That’s three spots ahead of the Republic of
We’ve noticed some striking similarities between two of our favorite shredders and two of our favorite villains. Any doppelganging in your nape of the neck? Above: RAQ’s Chris Michetti and
Here’s a survey that must be flawed: “The poll by Harris Interactive…showed that…83 percent of people earning $150,000 or more had a music education.” Then how do I know tons of poor folk that’ve played the skin flute for years?
The beginning of the year is generally considered the leanest part of the live music calendar, yet January tour dates have been flying into Hidden Track headquarters faster than Ricky
It shouldn’t come as a big surprise that White Chalk is another interesting slice of Harvey that is calmer but just as pleasing beginning with “The Devil” and continuing on with “Dear Darkness.” Perhaps the album brings to mind her “Dance Hall At Louse Point” period most clearly during the carnival-tinged “Grow Grow Grow” that is quirky, unsettling and yet strong. Throughout it all, Harvey plays the light, airy vocals to a tee, especially on the haunting, retro-laced title track.
But after seeing Van Halen in concert, without all the overdubs and with a "a little space" between the instruments, you are immediately struck by how great they are musically. Eddie Van Halen is still a guitar-wielding behemoth. Beyond the quotes of "Magic Bus" and "Dazed And Confused," you could really hear a wide variety of influences in their sound, in particular the blues and Latin elements. Who knew that a self-described good-time party band had more to them.
Ryan Adams has announced plans to continue his extensive world tour supporting his latest album ‘Easy Tiger’ in the New Year. The singer will play several US shows with The
Beck gave a rare small club performance at the EchoPlex in Los Angeles last night (November 25). The singer looked dapper in a hat and vest and seemed completely at
