Archive: 2012

Ben Folds Five are at work recording their first studio album since 1999’s The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner . Ben Folds Five consists of Folds, bassist Robert Sledge and drummer Darren Jesse, and the trio recently reunited to record three tracks for Ben Folds’ The Best Imitation of Myself: A Retrospective. Listeners are encouraged […]

When I first saw Anna Rose open for local legend, Edward Rogers sometime last year, she had more of a pop singer/songwriter sound. But in that year Anna Rose has gone through a remarkable transformation sonically and visually – still diminutive (which would never change), she’s noticeably mature, wiser and womanly. In other words, she’s confident, knowing, brash, even playful but still awkward.

After more than a decade, dozens of releases, a personal battle with cancer and touring relentlessly, Andrew McMahon should be ready to settle down as a retiree on a Florida golf course at the ripe old age of 29. But he’s not. His band, Jack’s Mannequin, brought its unrivaled energy to Kansas City’s Beaumont Club support of its latest album People and Things.

Photos and thoughts from moe.’s album release party in NYC.

Watch Helicopters and win the Disco Biscuits’ new DVD/Blu-Ray release.

Chuck Klosterman’s examination of tUnE-yArDs album draw criticism

Three members of God Street Wine are set to perform with guests on Saturday.

Brian Bavosa shares three musical wishes for 2012.

Portland’s Unknown Mortal Orchestra released a humorous video for Thought Bellune.

Widespread Panic’s unplugged tour started last night.