Archive: 2016

[rating=8.00] During the course of their thirty year performing career, the Grateful Dead turned more than one cliche inside out, but the deeper into the vault  archivist David Lemieux dives, the more he reaffirms the veracity of the old saying “Hindsight is 20/20.” The various phases in and out of which this iconic band morphed […]

In the beginning of Lincoln Durham’s new song “Creeper” we’re greeted by possessed clapping and sinister slide guitar that seems to be emanating from that of a mad man. This is exactly what the one-man-band wants us to hear on this song and throughout the course of his new album, Revelations of a Mind Unraveling (Droog Records), […]

The 2016 metal calendar has officially begun with a skull-punch from the indomitable lineup of Lamb of God, Anthrax, Deafheaven, and Power Trip, who all came through Austin’s ACL Live on Monday night. After headlines detailing a truck full of LoG’s and Anthrax’s equipment overturned on their way to Austin from Corpus Christi, there was […]

What a difference a span of time can have on something. Last year, a DVD of The Who’s 1982 Shea Stadium concerts was released, revealing a bit of the frayed edges that a supposed farewell tour can have on a band that had been together since 1964. Townshend seemed bored at times and fairly new […]

[rating=8.00] Pushing through the weighty 4-track Ritual Spirit reminds us why Massive Attack were for the majority of their career innovators in trip-hop. The profoundly pushed the ways they concoct their sound through the years by whatever influences of the time; whether they be the Wild Bunch, the emergence of the underground electronic scene in […]

Founding member/drummer of Widespread Panic and Todd Nance has parted ways with Widespread Panic, according to a spokesman for the band. Nance’s spot will be filled by Duane Trucks who filled in for Nance during his personal leave of absence in September 2014 onward.  Truck’s official stint began Tuesday night (2/9/16) during the band’s hometown […]

Following Matt Berninger’s recent foray with El VY, The National have announced that they will play a number of shows stateside and across the pond this summer. The band has lined up festival gigs in New Zealand, Australia, and Europe. Following a  benefit show at MASS MoCA in North Adams, Massachusetts in June, they’ll hit the […]

Rogue Wave have announced their first new album in over 3 years entitled Delusions of Grand Fur, which will be released via Easy Sound on April 29th, 2016. The Bay Area band’s sixth studio album, Delusions of Grand Fur – a title chosen as a riff on the tendency of fresh-faced musicians to misperceive the reality of band life – marks the […]

Daryl Hall & John Oates have announced a summer shed tour that will see them playing some of the biggest venues they’ve played in years. For the “Kiss on my List” hit makers, their upcoming trek, which kicks off May 13th in Dallas features  special guests Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings and Trombone Shorty & […]

Before I’d seen Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins perform all of 2006’s Rabbit Fur Coat, I wouldn’t necessarily have considered it a canonical work that merited its own 10th anniversary tour. This wasn’t Rumours or Nevermind or even Garbage’s self-titled (which was recently performed in its entirety to coincide with a 20th anniversary), timeless works […]

If there’s a word that best defines British soul singer Lianne La Havas, it’s authentic.  She brought her blend of authenticity, charm, and soulful talent to her performance at Washington, DC’s The Hamilton Live on February 3rd, 2016. Though ​she played sans band, she commanded the stage with a ​humble demeanor and delightful ​performance style […]

[rating=8.00] Can punk rockers get old and still retain relevance and firepower? Yuppicide’s newest release Revenge Regret Repeat answers that inquiry with a resounding, Hell Yes! After raging to prominence in the New York hardcore scene during the early 90’s the Brooklyn based band has comeback in the late ‘10’s with one of the best […]

 Ray LaMontagne has announced that the following members of My Morning Jacket – bassist Tom Blankenship, drummer Patrick Hallahan, guitarist Carl Broemel and keyboardist Bo Koster well serve as the touring band for his upcoming 2016 North American Tour.  The band will join Ray on the 45 city tour will start in Cincinnati, OH on June 10th and […]

It is a well-documented fact that when Bonerama hits the stage and those triple trombones start humming, an entire room full of people will stand up and start moving to the rhythm. There is something very electrical about this band full of horns, something magical and unique. Their brand of funkified brass quenches the thirst […]

If The Pixies are generally considered to be the masters of the “loud-quiet-loud” format within the scope of a single song, then Yo La Tengo can likely be considered the same in terms of their approach to a single show. The longtime pride of Hoboken-guitarist Ira Kaplan, drummer Georgia Hubley, and bassist James McNew-rolled through […]

Coming off the announcement of its headlining Bonnaroo slot, Dead and Company tour plans have reportedly been revealed for 2016. The Grateful Dead offshoot is expected to bring its acclaimed show to several amphitheaters across the U.S., primarily along the East Coast with the same lineup from 2015 featuring original Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill […]

[rating=7.00] Sunflower Bean has had a quick ascent from a DIY New York buzz band, to reaching some of the highest echelons of music acknowledgement, garnering mentions in some prestigious publications without having released a record.  While their precociousness is admirable (all three members are under 21), they may have lost a piece of the […]