2011

Cover Wars: I Gotta Get Drunk (Willie Nelson)

DaveO October 25, 2011 1 Comment

The latest installment of Cover Wars looks at covers of Willie Nelson’s I Gotta Get Drunk.

Umphrey’s Sets Anniversary Celebration in NYC

Scott Bernstein October 25, 2011 No Comments

The Best Buy Theater in NYC will host UM’s 14th Anniversary Celebration.

Hidden Flick: Rock ‘n’ Roll Drive-In Part Two

Randy Ray October 25, 2011 1 Comment

Randy Ray looks at music-related films in this special edition of Hidden Flick.

Video: My Morning Jacket – Off The Record

Scott Bernstein October 25, 2011 No Comments

My Morning Jacket performs Off The Record at the Southern Ground Festival.

Tour Dates: When Life Give You Lemons, Make Lemonheads

Jeffrey Greenblatt October 25, 2011 No Comments

Each week we compile links to the tour dates that have been announced in this handy column.

Matthew Mayfield Debuts Video, Offers Album For Free

October 25, 2011 No Comments

Singer-songwriter Matthew Mayfield recently debuted the video for his new single, "Fire Escape," which features Brittany Snow alongside Mayfield, online. Mayfield was originally signed to Epic Records in 2005, but

Kaki King Announces November Solo Acoustic Tour

October 25, 2011 No Comments

Kaki King will once again return to her acoustic roots this fall for a national tour that starts today in Japan, but hits stateside on November 3 in Carrboro, NC,

Nada Surf Return With New Record – The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy

October 25, 2011 No Comments

Barsuk Records is excited to announce the release of the new Nada Surf record, The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy, on January 24, 2012. NPR debuted the first track, "When

Kasabian: Velociraptor!

Jeff Demars October 25, 2011 No Comments

While the lyrics and background vocals leave much to be desired, with this album Kasabian are clearly taking steps to improve as a band and release a collection of songs illuminating their goals and plans for the future.

Ryan Adams: Ashes & Fire

Peter Zimmerman October 25, 2011 No Comments

This album may be a bit too accessible and/or soft for fans of the harder edged rock-leaning work from his mid-career, but Ashes & Fire reaffirms Ryan Adams as a leader among singer-songwriters, and after the turmoil of the past few years it’s delightful to see him back on top of his game.