Strand Of Oaks Return With ‘Hard Love,’ Out Feb. 17/Share Lead Single “Radio Kids”
Strand Of Oaks, led by Philadelphia’s Tim Showalter, will release its new album Hard Love on February 17 on Dead Oceans. On the highly anticipated follow up to 2014’s ‘HEAL’, Showalter confronts the struggle between overindulgence and accountability; while he yearns for rock ‘n’ roll transcendence, he is also forced to confront the damage that pursuit inevitably […]
Run the Jewels Announce Third LP ‘RTJ3’ Out 1/13
Run The Jewels, the firebrand rap duo of El-P and Killer Mike, have announced their hugely anticipated third album RTJ3 will have a worldwide digital release date of January 13 with physical editions available on that date in North America and on January 20 internationally. The new full length will be self-released in partnership with RED Distribution. The album will be available in several formats, including free […]
‘T Bone Burnett A Life in Pursuit’ By Lloyd Sachs Reveals (BOOK REVIEW)
Lloyd Sachs adopts just the right tone in his book on the life and times of eccentric genius T Bone Burnett. Writing A Life in Pursuit, the author remains ever cognizant of his subject’s idiosyncratic tendencies in both his personal life and his work. And, also knowing full well Burnett’s penchant for high-minded philosophical declarations, […]
Tami Neilson Shows Soul & Sass On ‘Don’t Be Afraid’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=8.00] Canadian songstress Tami Neilson delivers a powerful blend of soul and sass on her sophomore LP, a combination that’s compelling enough to convince anyone who was heretofore unawares just how powerful her potential is within the realms of blues and soul. Despite having accumulated a substantial amount of kudos in New Zealand, her adopted […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Stay True To Name With Reggae Romp “Walk Right Talk Right”
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad have spent fifteen years enlightening us with their colorful, eclectic take on reggae. With their respect for tradition and ability to let songs drift off in their own directions, GPGDS have won over the hearts and ears of traditional reggae fans while earning their place in the jam band scene. […]
John Wesley Coleman III Announces New Album, ‘Microwave Dreams’
Super Secret Records is proud to announce the upcoming release of John Wesley Coleman III’s new LP Microwave Dreams with a street date of January 27, 2017. The title insinuates a continuation of what has been proven true over the years by Coleman, both as a member of popular garage rock band The Golden Boys […]
Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears Return With New LP ‘Backlash’ And Tour Dates, Share Fired-up First Single “PTP”
Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears has reclaimed their original moniker and announced their fourth full-length album Backlash, out February 10, 2017 on INgrooves. Hear the fed-up and fired-up first single “PTP” here, and watch the album teaser via YouTube here. Known for their can’t-miss, full-throttle live show, they have also announced a 2017 North American headline tour, the band’s first comprehensive run since […]
Alex Cameron and Thee Oh Sees Satiate Portland With Synthy Grooves and Heavy Psych (SHOW REVIEW)
At first it seemed an odd booking choice – an eccentric Australian crooner opening for one of the loudest, most intense psych rock bands around. Somehow though, the combination of Alex Cameron and Thee Oh Sees playing on a Sunday night in Portland, Oregon was strangely appropriate. Though Alex Cameron isn’t a big name at […]
Bob Weir, Widespread Panic, Gov’t Mule Lead Stellar 2017 Wanee Festival Lineup
In the midst of festival announcement rolling around during this holiday period – some good/some bad – we can always count on Wanee Music Festival to hit a homer. Wanee Music Festival will return to the Spirit of the Suwanee in Live Oak, FL with a lineup headlined by Bob Weir and his Campfire Band along […]
KWahtro (Keller Williams ) Releasing First Studio Album January 20th & Keller Acoustic Solo LP
Sync, the first studio album from KWahtro, the most recent ensemble from genre hopping multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Keller Williams, will be released on January 20. Led by Williams on guitar and vocals, KWahtro features the superb musicianship of bassist Danton Boller (Jazz Mandolin Project, Roy Hargrove), guitarist and longtime Williams’ collaborator Gibb Droll (Brandi Carlisle, Bruce Hornsby) and […]
Film Bits: New Prince Documentary in the Works; Netflix Unveils Download Option
Plus, Joaquin Phoenix and Gus van Sant find a potential reunion project.
Son Volt Plans U.S. Tour In Support of ‘Notes of Blue’
Son Volt will release their new album, Notes of Blue, on February 17 via Thirty Tigers and the Jay Farrar led outfit will be playing their first full on tour tour in quite some time to support it. The 10 songs on Notes of Blue are inspired by the spirit of the blues, but not the standard blues as most […]
Nikki Lane Embarking On Stagecoach Spotlight Highway Queen Tour
Nikki Lane will release her anticipated third album, Highway Queen, via New West Records on February 17th, 2017. The 10-song set sees the young Nashville rebel emerge as one of Outlaw Country and rock’s most gifted songwriters and was co-produced by Lane and fellow singer-songwriter Jonathan Tyler. Recorded in Denton, TX at Matt Pence’s Echo Lab Studio […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Blair Crimmins & The Hookers Get The Dixieland Jazz Party Going With “Top of the Class”
Atlanta band Blair Crimmins and The Hookers have been catching ears and gaining fans with their unique blend of ragtime and 1920’s style Dixieland Jazz with a contemporary twist and a touch of rock and roll. Crimmins inserts a fresh energy into all of these styles that lents itself to spontaneous, rowdy live performances. On […]
Wannabe Reviews Amanda Shires’ ‘My Piece of Land’
In the newest installment of Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle reviews My Piece of Land, the new album from singer-songwriter and fiddle player Amanda Shires, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop): [youtube id=”d1tvmSPD6mc” width=”630″ height=”350″]
Mötley Crüe Wraps Up an Era With ‘The End: Live In Los Angeles’ (DVD REVIEW)
It’s been almost a year since Mötley Crüe ended their farewell tour. Tommy Lee, Mick Mars, Vince Neil and Nikki Sixx have moved on to other projects while the dust settled over the grave of the band that began thirty-five years ago in a seedy section of Hollywood. As a thank you to fans, they are […]
Trey Anastasio Announces 2017 Tour Dates- Two Nights At Capitol Theatre
Trey Anastasio has announced a run of 2017 tour dates behind his 10th solo full-length Paper Wheels (Rubber Jungle/ATO Records). These dates will include a performance at Morrison, CO’s famed Red Rocks Amphitheater on May 31, 2017, as well a two night stand at Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre, a headlining slot at Atlanta, GA’s Sweetwater 420 Festival and […]
Film Bits: ‘Moonlight’ Sets Awards Season Tone at Gotham Awards; Kevin Smith Walks Away From ‘Buckaroo Banzai’
Plus, Dan Trachtenberg in consideration for a big new project.
Frank Ocean, Chance The Rapper Lead 2017 Hangout Festival Lineup
Some festival’s have certainly gone the way of the mainstream and The Hangout is another one that has turned its lineup side to more of the overground vs underground sounds of late. The 2017 Hang Out Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama which is scheduled to take place May 19th -21st has announced its initial lineup. […]
Metallica, Soundgarden, Primus Top Rock On The Range 2017 Lineup
An unprecedented lineup has been announced for the 11th annual Rock On The Range, May 19, 20 and 21 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, OH. Rock legends Metallica, Soundgarden and Korn will each headline one night of America’s largest and most-acclaimed rock festival. Overall, Rock On The Range 2017–fueled by Monster Energy–will feature over 50 bands performing on three stages, plus rock’s favorite comedians in the ROTR Rolling Rock Comedy Tent, […]