2011

Grouplove: Never Trust a Happy Song

Jeremy Lukens October 17, 2011 No Comments

Three years after meeting up, Grouplove has released their full-length debut, Never Trust a Happy Song. This indie pop effort has all of the passion and intensity that inspired the individual musicians to join up originally. The album’s title may bring to mind introspective, shoegaze songs about loss and rejection to the tune of bitterness. However, Grouplove delivers songs that are anything but downers.

Jonathan Tyler of Northern Lights (INTERVIEW)

Leslie Michele Derrough October 17, 2011 No Comments

Hailing from the Dallas area, Northern Lights is beginning to really catch fire via their latest CD Pardon Me, which actually came out in 2010. But it is a young band’s rite of passage to keep humping the clubs and festivals 24/7 to get their music heard and Jonathan Tyler is no different. With a spirit and excitement to their music, it shouldn’t be much longer before they are raising hell high on the music charts.

My Brightest Diamond: All Things Will Unwind

Peter Zimmerman October 17, 2011 No Comments

On All Things Will Unwind, Shara Worden delivers a tour de force that stands far above the majority of contemporary music. It’s a masterpiece that will prove quite difficult to surpass, but the fact that this is only her third album as My Brightest Diamond makes the future look even more the brighter.

Hidden Track Celebrates Five Years With Redesigned Site

Scott Bernstein October 16, 2011 14 Comments

Hidden Track celebrates our fifth anniversary by unveiling a redesigned site.

Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears Announce Fall Tour

October 16, 2011 No Comments

Austin band Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears are proud to announce tour dates in November and December. The band will kick off the tour Friday, November 11 in Santa

Kim Gordon/Thruston Moore Separating

October 15, 2011 No Comments

Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore have announced the end of their 27-year marriage. The split leaves an uncertain future for the pioneering alternative rock band, who formed three

Trey’s New Musical to Debut in April

Scott Bernstein October 14, 2011 4 Comments

Phish front man Trey Anastasio’s first foray into the world of Broadway musicals, Hands on a Hardbody, will debut soon.

Review: Durham’s World Beer Festival ’11

Bryan Rodgers October 14, 2011 No Comments

Bryan Rodgers sampled Banana Split Chocolate Stout and other craft beers as he tells us all about Durham’s World Beer Festival.

Friday Mix Tape: Sun-Day Funday

Luke Sacks October 14, 2011 No Comments

Luke Sacks put together a mix of sun-centric songs for your listening pleasure.

Furthur NYE ’11 – ’12 in San Francisco

Scott Bernstein October 14, 2011 No Comments

Furthur has revealed their New Year’s plans as the band enters yet another year of action.

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