Archive: 2013

On February 18, William Fitzsimmons will release Lions, his follow-up LP to 2010’s well-received Gold In The Shadow. Produced by Chris Walla (guitarist for Death Cab For Cutie with previous production credits with Tegan and Sara, The Decemberists and The Postal Service among others), Lions is a career-defining album that explores Fitzsimmons’ personal transformation over the last few years. “The last couple […]

Patty Griffin has confirmed tour dates for January and February 2014. Beginning in Denton, Texas on January 23rd, the dates go through February 8th, where she’ll perform in Fort Worth, Texas. All of the dates will be in college towns and all tickets will cost $20 or less. The full list of dates is below. This […]

Meloy left the crowd slightly nostalgic — but also curious as to what may be next on his agenda.

In the episode of the series to date, ‘Sleepy Hollow’ continues to alter American history by revisiting Paul Revere’s historic midnight ride.

It’s hard to imagine that we need another episode dealing with Ted’s feelings for Robin, but it’s worth your time for the Mother meeting and plenty of inside jokes.

Meric Long has been making music alongside Logan Kroeber for quite some time. The San Francisco- based duo The Dodos rock hard for a two-piece, with Long’s guitar arpeggios scattering around and through Kroeber’s pulsating and aggressively nuanced drum rhythms. Underneath the sound though, is Long’s songwriting, often ruminative, sometimes confessional, but always evocative and […]

Since 1959, the annual Newport Folk Festival has been a showcase and a springboard for many of the biggest names in folk and folk-influenced music, and on October 5th and 6th, the world-renowned Santa Monica Pier hosted the iconic event’s west coast expansion, Way Over Yonder. Lingering summer weather blessed the occasion and twenty acts […]

[rating=7.00] If you follow any of the social media channels from Anacortes, WA based four-piece, The Lonely Forest, you’ll know that they’re mighty proud of where they come from. It’s understandable – the place is beautifully situated on a jut of land surrounded by water, with a view towards far off islands as the Pacific […]

As philosopher George Santayana once wrote, “The Earth has music for those who listen.” Her song is as beautiful as the wind rustling through the trees and as chaotic as the waves bashing a shoreline. A dove’s coo, a bee’s hum, a kitten’s purr. All are part of nature’s serenade. If you take time to […]

Lotus, DJ Moxy and The Floozies at the Newport Music Hall, Columbus OH

Palma Violets performing at The El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles

In this installment, Ryan offers a primer for Italian prog-rock masters PFM.

[rating=8.00] Setlists may not tell the whole story of a performance (by a long shot), especially when it comes to an improvisational band like the Grateful Dead. Yet the absolutely galvanizing performance contained on the two cd’s of Dick’s Picks #22 reaffirm impression given by the song titles listed. This release, part of the Real […]

“The only thing I’ve heard from ’13’ is maybe 40 seconds of the first song, and then I turned it off,” Ward says.

Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings are set to return to the road for a full North American tour this Spring. This is the band’s first full US tour in over two years. The tour kicks off with a hometown show at New York’s Beacon Theatre on February 6. Special fan pre-sale begins November 12th […]

Matt Shultz has lost his wallet. As I wait on the line near the end of our interview, he scurries about his hotel room, muttering to himself as he searches. He has to hop into a waiting van downstairs that will whisk him off to a radio interview in Chicago in a matter of minutes […]

To win a vinyl copy of ‘Corsicana Lemonade,’ tell us what band or artist Jeff Tweedy should produce or collaborate with next.

Trace William Cowen speaks with Turner about musical inspiration, the “industry of art,” and how Cat Power “saved” her.

After an electrified Pearl Jam performance ended the activities of Day 1 at the Voodoo Music Experience, it was easily wondered if Day 2 could even come close. But there was a noticeable excitement blowing in the air as you walked onto the grounds Saturday morning, with people talking about the anticipated return of Nine […]

A lot of planning goes into a big festival: vendors, talent, permits, security and setup just to name some obvious things. If any of these are done poorly the whole festival can suffer. The Voodoo Experience has been known to attract younger more mainstream talent to New Orleans City Park for 15 years now in […]