Archive: 2017

The wait is over, Return To The 37th Chamber is El Michels Affair’s highly anticipated follow up to 2009’s underground cult classic Enter the 37th Chamber. Churning out classic records since then for the likes of Lee Fields, The Arcs, The Shacks, and tons more, it is clear that EMA’s signature sound is stronger & sharper than ever. El Michels […]

Pimps of Joytime puts the needle in the groove with its fresh collection of 10 funk anthems ready to put a smile on faces across the globe. An intersection of Brooklyn’s indie music scene, New Orleans funk and San Francisco soul, the Pimps’ new studio release Third Wall Chronicles (Sugar Road Records: March 24, 2017) unites us around a […]

Plus, Paul Thomas Anderson begins work on a secretive new film.

Plenty of people go to see bands when they come through their town, but most people don’t think about everything that it takes to get those bands to their favorite club. Being on tour for a musician is both enlightening and daunting, as physically and mentally draining as it is stimulating. And no matter what, […]

[rating=9.00] It’s no small mark of distinction when you’re able to enlist superstars like The Mavericks to participate in an early outing. Yet it’s far more impressive when the sound you produce yourself sounds so assured and confident, even the initial time out. That was the case with Canada’s Whitney Rose, whose previous album, somewhat […]

Within certain circles, Natalie Cressman is already a household name for the role she plays as a band member of the Trey Anastasio Band. Beyond that, the eclectic musician has only continued to diversify and expand her musical universe. These days the trombonist/composer/vocalist has been channeling much of her musical energy into her new EP Traces, which comes […]

[rating=8.00] At a Hiss Golden Messenger show last year, front man MC Taylor said of Tift Merritt (who stood by his side providing backing vocals), “This woman has the kind of voice I want to write songs for.” And though her voice wasn’t alone on stage that night, longtime fans of Merritt’s understood. Her lived-in, […]

GRAMMY nominated Hot 8 Brass Band is set to release their fifth album, On The Spot out March 31 on Tru Thoughts, and embark on an extensive world tour including select markets in the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Australasia. Stirring up excitement ahead of the album and tour, lead single “Working Together”/“Keepin’ It Funky” released on Dec. 16, 2016, has been gaining support from Jamie Cullum […]

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Blondie will release their 11th studio album entitled Pollinator on May 5th via BMG – a remarkable album that stands alongside any in their celebrated and trailblazing career. Listen to “Fun,” a euphoric track that plays like the best party ever thrown amidst a symphony of synths, driving percussion and Debbie Harry’s icy cool vocals […]

Trombone Shorty has signed with Blue Note Records and will make his debut for the iconic jazz label this April ahead of his appearance at the 2017 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, where he has inherited the festival’s prestigious closing set in the legacy of great New Orleans artists like the Neville Brothers and Professor Longhair. Trombone […]

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival and Canadian indie folk band The Strumbellas  are premiering a LIVE version of their #1 hit track “Spirits” and video on Glide (below) as part of the festival’s 2016 Pilgrimage Sessions. The video was recorded live at the second annual Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival in Franklin, TN, which featured the […]

Going on 18 Years, Lotus has evolved with more proficiency than most bands within the instrumental improvisational scene. Most importantly, the band has gradually built its fan base strong,  where today its live shows continue to be an anything goes must hear affair that now draws to Red Rocks and most prestigious of venues  No […]

After the breakout success of 2014’s Singles, synth rockers Future Islands has announced a new album called The Far Field due out out April 7 via 4AD. Although another theatrical (is that Marlon Brando?) Letterman performance would be fitting, the band seems to now have a solid footing with or without late night television. Find the tracklisting and cover art […]

Since the release of its eponymous sophomore album last autumn, The Marcus King Band has generated a groundswell of recognition for itself with almost constant roadwork. The group’s appearance at Nectar’s in Burlington on January 26th suggested the precocious group will be headlining shows regularly before too long. It was poetic justice of sorts that […]

[rating=7.00] In 2012 the Canadian duo Japandroids (Brian King and David Prowse) struck rock and roll gold with Celebration Rock, an album that did exactly what the title promised. They toured the world on its anthemic tracks that were invigorating to shout along to and when the tour ended the band simply went silent. Five […]

In the newest installment of Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle reviews Let There Be Chaos, the latest album from English poet and rapper Kate Tempest, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop): [youtube id=”STdUu-A2veU” width=”630″ height=”350″]