Age Ain’t Nothin’ But A Number For Swamp Dogg (INTERVIEW)
Photo Credit: Robert Matheu For half a century Jerry Williams Jr. has been forging his own path through the music industry. His early R&B recordings as Little Jerry Williams and his work producing and writing songs for other artists is impressive in and of itself, but Williams is perhaps best known for his work under the […]
Jam Cruise 13- Day 4 Photos & Highlights – Snarky Puppy Kills It
Glide’s Andrew Bruss is providing day to day coverage of Jam Cruise 13 as it makes its way around sea over the course of five days. Here are the highlights and photos from day 4 aboard the ship. While Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid was sitting-in with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band in the Divina’s […]
Jeff Austin Band Announces Winter Tour
The Jeff Austin Band will start the new year with a series of shows in Colorado before hitting the road in earnest in 2015. The initial tour dates in January and February focus on the Midwest. In March the band teams up with the Travelin’ McCourys featuring Bill Nershi for The Road to DelFest mini-tour; […]
Jam Cruise 13- Day 3 Photos & Highlights – Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires Amaze
Glide’s Andrew Bruss is providing day to day coverage of Jam Cruise 13 as it makes its way around sea over the course of five days. Here are the highlights and photos from day 3 aboard the ship. Dry Land: After a day and two nights on the seas, Day Three started out docked at […]
Foxygen Blow David Letterman’s Mind In Late Night TV Debut (VIDEO)
Closing out a momentous year opening for the Flaming Lips in San Francisco on New Year’s Eve (REVIEW), psychedelic rockers Foxygen kicked off 2015 by blowing the mind of a certain late night talk show host on Thursday night. Hitting the stage on the Late Show with David Letterman, the band delivered a rowdy version […]
Most Overlooked Artists For Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction (LIST)
If there is anything as expected as the announcement of the new year’s inductees into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, it is the massive blowback it receives from the supporters of those who remain overlooked from consideration. After careful mulling over the holidays, it has been surmised that these ten artists rank at […]
Hiss Golden Messenger performs “Lateness of Dancers” for Yours Truly
Jam Cruise 13- Day 2 Photos & Highlights – The Nth Power & London Souls Triumph
Glide’s Andrew Bruss is providing day to day coverage of Jam Cruise 13 as it makes its way around sea over the course of five days. Here are the highlights and photos from day 2 aboard the ship. Vote Nikki Glaspie for Captain: This Berklee College of Music-trained drummer has kept the beat for artists […]
The Flaming Lips, Phantogram & Foxygen Dazzle at the Warfield for NYE (SHOW REVIEW)
A night of aesthetic excess and glamour, The Flaming Lips two night residency at The Warfield, concluding on New Years Eve, was a night of confetti explosions, balloons, costumes, colors, and a psychedelic blur that was compounded with performances by Foxygen and Phantogram. With the the recent release of With a Little Help from My […]
Jam Cruise 13- Day 1 Photos & Highlights
Glide’s Andrew Bruss will be providing on-going coverage of Jam Cruise 13 as it makes its way around sea over the course of five days. Without further ado, here are the highlights and photos from Day 1. Super groups: The theater in the ships bow hosted two of the hottest super groups of the year […]
Wakarusa Announces 1st Round of Acts for 2015
The initial lineup for this year’s Wakarusa Music Festival is here and features a slew of eclectic acts. This year’s first round of artists includes The Roots, STS9, Rebelution, Young the Giant, The Devil Makes Three and many more. The 12th annual Wakarusa will take place on the majestic Mulberry Mountain June 4-7, 2015 near Ozark, Arkansas. In addition to the first rounds of artists, Wakarusa recently revealed their Mulberry Mountain is […]
Jonathan Byrd Talks About “Working Offshore” (INTERVIEW)
When a distant relative casually mentioned to North Carolina songwriter Jonathan Byrd that he’d worked on an offshore oil rig for a year as a teenager, he planted the seed of a song for Jonathan. He had been thinking about writing a song about the oil industry but didn’t want to be insulting or say […]
Neil Young’s Pono Player Finally Launches
Neil Young’s Pono music player has finally been launched, with its online store now live. The device, which according to Young will offer high-quality audio and will be capable of storing 1-2,000 high resolution songs, is now available for order online for a price of $399 and will be delivered to customers in February. The […]
The Flaming Lips To Perform at the 25th Annual Tibet House U.S. Benefit Concert
There are a select few cultural events that stand the test of time in the ever-changing Big Apple, and the annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert is one of them. Celebrating its Silver Anniversary this year, the concert will be held on March 5, 2015, at NYC’s iconic Carnegie Hall. The line-up for the 25th […]
White Stripes Live Album ‘Under Amazonian Lights’ Set for Release
A new White Stripes live album and DVD is set to be released. The package will focus on the band’s 2005 tour of South America and come as part of the Third Man Records subscriber-only service, The Vault. It will include the double LP ‘Under Amazonian Lights’, which was recorded live in Manaus, Brazil on June […]
Five Band Reunions We’d Most Like To See In 2015
Everyone lost their minds earlier this year when the rumor of a Led Zeppelin reunion first started circulating. They lost their minds again, this time in a bad way, when it was announced that Robert Plant tore up a lucrative $800 million contract, effectively ending any talks of the reunion. While both the reunion and […]
Whitey Morgan and the 78’s – Born, Raised and Live From Flint (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=9.00] To put it simply, if you’re fan of classic outlaw country, you’ll really dig Whitey Morgan and the 78’s. Their new record Born, Raised and Live from Flint is pure honkytonk goodness, with lap steel that’ll run circles around you and harmonica that sounds like it’s leaving flames in its wake. Recorded live in […]
Björk, Black Keys, Ryan Adams, My Morning Jacket Lead 2015 Governor’s Ball
Founders Entertainment is excited to announce the lineup for the 2015 Governors Ball Music Festival. The fifth annual edition of New York City’s premier live music event will celebrate a half decade of good times and great music in the Big Apple, from Friday, June 5th through Sunday, June 7th in beautiful Randall’s Island Park. […]
The King Khan & BBQ Show Announce New Album, ‘Bad News Boys’
The pioneering rock’n’roll legend that is The King Khan & BBQ Show announce their first full-length album in over 5 years entitled, Bad News Boys out February 24th on In The Red Records. In anticipation of their latest release, the duo have shared a new track “Alone Again.” Bad News Boys is riddled with 13 hits that will take you on a journey through the steamy annals […]
AC/DC, Jack White, Drake, Steely Dan, Ryan Adams, the Weeknd Top Coachella Lineup
The lineup for the 2015 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, taking place April 10-12 and 17-19 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. This year’s headliners include Jack White, Drake, and AC/DC, who will be performing their only festival appearance in 20 years. Other acts of interest include Ryan Adams, St. Vincent, Interpol, Tame Impala, alt-J, Alabama […]