M. Ward is one of a few remaining artists whose music still sounds best on vinyl. The crackles and pops from a record on a turntable provide a fitting ambiance for the singer-songwriter’s timeless sound. A Wasteland Companion, Ward’s latest release, is no different.
On June 19, Clean Slate/Epic Recordswill release Fiona Apple’s first album in seven years. Apple will launch a summer headline tour that evening at the State Theatre in Ithaca, NY.
Dirty Projectors are pleased to announce a North American tour in support of their highly anticipated sixth album, Swing Lo Magellan. Dates kick off in July and include stops at
Dar Williams is set to release her ninth studio album In The Time of Gods later this month via Razor & Tie, but Glide Magazine recently had the pleasure of talking with Dar about everything from recording the album to her time touring with Joan Osborne, her passion for environmental awareness, the resurgence of vinyl and why Cry Cry Cry is pretty much done forever.
An in-depth look at the Grateful Dead’s April 7, 1972 performance in London.
Levon Helm’s back issues have forced the cancellation of tonight’s show.
Wyllys contributes this week’s Friday Mix Tape.
The Punch Brothers cover a classic Cars song for A.V. Club.
A look at the music on TV this week including Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears on Austin City Limits, Rodrigo y Gabriela on Jay Leno and Radiohead’s live performance of The King of Limbs.
Backed by a band of such high caliber, watching Mitchell do this while on stage is a pleasure not to be missed– because if her career is any indication, this may be your only chance to catch these songs in these distinct forms before they transform into entirely new beings.
