Until now we haven’t had much use for MTV-wannabe, The Fuse Network. That’s changed thanks to an interesting new series called Videos That Rocked The World, a show which profiles
I don’t care if this sounds racist, but the following video is living proof that black people are just inherently cooler than everyone else. Tell me you wouldn’t want to
We turn once again to Uncle Neddy for our end-of-week shenanigans, allowing him to direct you towards some kickass new jazz that isn’t quite jazz: “Technically, probably not one of these tracks is really jazz at all, but what the hell! Here’s a hastily thrown together mix of some newish instrumental music for ya. I highly recommend all these albums, so try and then buy if you’re so inclined.”
01 His Girl — The Budos Band: The Budos Band II
02 Swamped — Bill Frisell/Matt Chamberlain: Floratone
03 Bamako Blues — Bob Brozman Orchestra: Lumière
04 King Rig — Erik Friedlander: Block Ice & Propane
05 Kingda Ka — Groundtruther: Altitude
06 Welcome, Ghosts — Explosions In The Sky: All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone
Mike Gordon and Bill Kreutzmann will continue their trend of playing in lush tropical locales on January 5th in Costa Rica. Steve Kimock will be busy sailing the seas on
Wilco have announced the dates of a US tour this spring. The band will hit the road in support of their most recent album ‘Sky Blue Sky’ beginning February 22
Kate Nash is returning to North America for a handful of live shows in January. The London-based singer will play just four shows, supporting the US release of her album
Following his April exit from Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell released the highly praised Seasons of the Ditch. In support, Isbell has announced a lengthy 2008 tour, covering all corners of
Kanye West leads the field for the 50th annual Grammy Awards with eight nominations, followed by Amy Winehouse with six and the Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and T-Pain,
The Perishers made great inroads during a North American tour with Sarah McLachlan. The Swedish outfit then created some perfect, timeless and melodic pop songs on 2005’s Let There Be Morning, that left many wanting more. And while there is always the thought of on Victorious with the tender, earnest opener “Midnight Skies” that builds into a rich pop tune.
Formerly Random Stabbings & Artless Critique, The Shotgun is a monthly series of shotgun album reviews by Glide contributor Eric Saeger.
