Archive: 2015

Paul Kelly may not be a household name here in America, but over the course of more than forty years the Australian singer-songwriter and musician has been nothing short of prolific. Numerous awards and a genre-crossing body of work has earned Paul Kelly the status of living legend, which is exactly why his upcoming release […]

In Vinyl Lives we spotlight and profile record stores around the country who offer music lovers an experience that goes beyond an iTunes purchase or a Spotify playlist. Vinyl has found a new resurgence and the good folks behind independent record stores are on the front line, directly responsible for curating a unique collection of […]

“That’s real music there,” a young man said to his friend as they exited the Hard Rock Live in Biloxi following a red hot Foreigner concert. A band that keeps on going with no signs of aging, Foreigner has been rocking & rolling since their seventies conception, producing big hits that remain a part of […]

Following the news of her forthcoming album Vulnicura, Björk announces some intimate shows this spring at Carnegie Hall on March 7 and 14 and at City Center March 25 and 28 and April 1 and 4. The series of shows culminates with a performance at the Governors Ball music festival in New York this June. […]

For a crowded evening at the Middle East Nightclub in Cambridge, the Upstairs lounge was converted into a jostling, whooping and jovial dance floor. That1Guy took the stage to an audience of receptive concertgoers who, for roughly 90 minutes, engaged in what could be considered a musical conversation. As the artist – also known as […]

The War On Drugs have announced a spring tour hitting cities in which they have not yet played throughout the Southwest and Southeast in support of 2014’s #1 album of the year, Lost In The Dream, plus festivals, including Coachella, Bonnaroo and Governor’s Ball. Check out their powerhouse performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy […]

Run the Jewels played “Lie, Cheat,Steal” from their universally acclaimed 2014 release Run the Jewels 2 on Conan 1/15/2015.

DRKWAV is Skerik (saxophones), John Medeski (keyboards) and Adam Deitch (drums). The three master musicians have come together for The Purge, an entirely uncompromising album debut that delves deep into the psychedelic corners of the human psyche. Due February 24 from Royal Potato Family, the recording was co-produced and mixed by venerated studio wizard Randall […]

Hacking thriller ‘Blackhat’ may not be entirely terrible, but it’s certainly not worth the ten-buck admission

The 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead has naturally led to loads of speculation over the last few months with fans wondering not only if the “Core Four” – Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann – would play, but who would be filling in the monumental role of handling the late guitarist Jerry Garcia. […]

The Black Crowes have disbanded, as evidenced by Rich Robinson’s business dispute with brother Chris (below). Rich Robinson, who founded the band with his brother Chris in their hometown of Marietta, released a statement early Thursday evening that said: “It is with great disappointment and regret that after having the privilege of writing and performing […]

“Out of place and out of time stress in your mind,        Sweet peace in the music let me ride,        Can’t stay behind the lines just cause of the skin that covers my bones,        Listen to the music …bear the weight of my soul” – Jen Durkin The west coast is about to […]

Jumping into 2015 with both legs kicking, Foreigner’s Jeff Pilson has a lot on his tablet for this year … which is actually not surprising since the man is a jumping bean of energy on and off the stage. A part of the Foreigner family since 2004, the other band members know to be on […]

It is no secret that music on the high seas has become a phenomenal trend for the concert and destination travel industries. Being able to combine a cruise vacation with the music festival experience has given travelers something to look forward to year after year. No concert cruise brings as much energy year after year […]

Stevie Wonder announced today an extended run of dates for his SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE PERFORMANCE tour due to popular demand. Wonder will bring the critically-acclaimed performance, which is a live adaptation of the iconic Songs in the Key of Life album, to more than 10 U.S. cities beginning March 17 in Denver, […]

CounterPoint Music and Arts Festival will host the South’s most exciting Memorial Day Weekend party, bringing headliners Widespread Panic, Zedd, The Roots, Kygo, Knife Party, Umphrey’s McGee and Dillon Francis to Kingston Downs, GA on May 22, 23 and 24. Also joining the bill are Zeds Dead, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Rebelution, RL Grime, Lettuce, […]

The lineup for the third annual Shaky Knees Festival has been announced and its one of the strongest announced of the recent festival lineup splurge of the last week. Fan of straight to the bone rock will enjoy this one as the people of Shaky Knees have forgone the ongoing presence of EDM.  The Strokes, […]

Fox Street is quickly gaining a reputation for being one of the hardest working rock and roll bands on the Colorado music scene. Voted Denver’s “Best Traditional Rock Band” at the 2013 Westword Music Showcase, the group also played raging headline shows for packed houses at The Bluebird Theater and Larimer Lounge. Fox Street boasts […]

The fine folks behind Mountain Jam have announced the lineup for this year’s festival at Hunter Mountain in Hunter, New York from June 4 – 7. The Black Keys, Gov’t Mule and moe. had previously been announced but have been joined by Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Alabama Shakes and Railroad Earth and […]

[rating=7.00] Through the creation of delectable and utterly infectious tunes, Guster have forged a pretty impressive career. Flying the flag for mainstream indie-pop, tracks like ‘Satellite’, ‘Architects & Engineers’, and ‘Do You Love Me’ are prime examples of the band’s unflustered style and mellow music. On the go for the best part of 24 years, […]