2012

Televised Tune: On the Tube This Week

Luke Sacks June 11, 2012 No Comments

Conan O’Brien brings his TBS show to Chicago this week.

Video: Fiona Apple – Every Single Night

Jeffrey Greenblatt June 11, 2012 1 Comment

Watch Fiona Apple’s new music video featuring the first single from her forthcoming studio album.

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals : The Lion The Beast The Beat

Jeremy Lukens June 11, 2012 No Comments

Earlier in the year, some fans were worried about the direction Grace Potter and the Nocturnals were heading. Bassist Catherine Popper had recently left the band. Then the band announced a tour opening for country artists Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw. The release of The Lion The Beast The Beat should alleviate those worries, though.

Bonnaroo 2012 Day 4 6/10/12

Bryan Rodgers June 11, 2012 No Comments

Summing up an event like Bonnaroo takes time for reflection and consideration, but by the time Phish’s closing set was over on Sunday night, it was clear and simple – Bonnaroo 2012 is going to be remembered as one of the great ones. Looking back over the music and surprises of the weekend, Sunday’s shows don’t necessarily stand out among the shock rock and superjams and sunrise sets (okay, Lionel Richie showed up and sang “All Night Long” with Kenny Rogers, but that wasn’t totally unexpected). But it was as solid as any of the festival’s four days thanks to solid if relatively unsurprising performances by veteran acts.

Silversun Pickups: Neck Of The Woods

David Hoffman June 11, 2012 No Comments

Neck of the Woods is a compelling reminder that bands can successfully blend personal expansion and experiments while paying homage to years gone by.

Shawn Colvin Remains Steady On With New Album All Fall Down

Peter Zimmerman June 11, 2012 No Comments

We sat down and discussed a lot about the new album, what it’s been like working with Buddy Miller, the process of writing her new memoir Diamond In The Rough, the future of Three Girls and Their Buddy and why she still loves Whole New You, among other things.