Archive: 2013

These kids are absolute bad-asses.

It’s immersive in exactly the way instrumental music should strive to be — it doesn’t insist upon its own epic qualities.

Check out John Keith’s review of ‘Sleepy Hollow’s solid second episode.

“The Seven-Headed Beast of Crim is in Go! Mode,” says Robert Fripp.

[rating=8.00] On the cover of his new record, Good Graces, singer-songwriter Johnathan Rice, bearing a strong resemblance to a handsome movie star from a bygone era, sits alone, staring longingly into the abyss. Despite this visual imagery of solitude, the songs on the musician’s latest album reveal two things that are in stark contrast with […]

[rating=7.00] The Blind Boys of Alabama have been recording albums for over 60 years, and been together for over 70, so they are clearly doing a few things right. One of those things is maintaining the same spirit and fervor for gospel music that has characterized the band for so long, even if only one […]

So you’re tellin’ me there’s a chance? Yes, we are.

Check out John Keith’s review/recap of ‘Coming Back,’ the second episode of the show’s ninth and final season.

As the term super-group gets used more often to describe bands that are composed of already successful musicians, it has started to lose its meaning. However, in regards to The Rides, donning it with such a title wouldn’t do it justice. This band touts a muti-generational composition of extremely talented singers, songwriters and musicians. Rock […]

Phish returns to Madison Square Garden in New York for a four-night New Year’s Run to close out 2013. The band has played twenty-seven shows to date at Madison Square Garden since December 1994. As with last year’s run, the floor at these four Madison Square Garden shows will be general admission. An online ticket […]

Check out John Keith’s recap/review of “The Locket,” the premiere episode of ‘How I Met Your Mother”s ninth and final season.

Saratoga Springs, NY got the lucky ticket to host the annual Farm Aid concert, September 21st 2013 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, with all 25,000 + tickets selling out. Farm Aid has come a long way since its inception in 1985 when Champaign, Il hosted its first event. Farmers from all around New York […]

The family-friendly Life is Good festival which raises funds for the Life is good Kids Foundation – took place this past weekend in Canton, Massachusetts at Prowse Farm. Mather Nature blessed the festival, its guests and the weekend itself with two days of glorious sunny weather with just a splash of rain on Sunday morning. […]

Dr. Dog has just announced their 2014 headline tour, starting in January in support of their new album B-Room due October 1. The presale starts Tuesday, September 24 at 12pm local time. General on sale starts Friday, September 27 at 12pm local time. The band is currently in the midst of opening for the Lumineers […]

[rating=8.00] Kings of Leon’s sixth studio album’s title is very fitting ride as the 11 tracks run the gamut from ballsy dive bar rockers to arena worthy sing alongs. The Followill family band took a lengthy break from recording and touring and returned to record one of their most eclectic and poignant albums. It was […]

Godspeed You! Black Emperor is the winner of the 2013 Polaris Music Prize for the album, ‘ALLELUJAH! DON’T BEND! ASCEND!. The winner was decided and announced during the 8th annual gala event at The Carlu in Toronto. Godspeed You! Black Emperor was awarded a $30,000.00 cash prize. “Godspeed will use the prize money to purchase […]

The Kentucky festival featured high-profile sets from Youth Lagoon, Blonde Redhead, and Clinic.

[rating=8.00] Gov’t Mule has never made a record that sounded more like a Warren Haynes solo album than it previous studio work, By A Thread. In contrast, the band’s debut on Blue Note Records, Shout!, is a seamless piece reminiscent of their best work on stage and in the studio. In fact, The Mule almost […]