2017

Film Bits: ‘Spider-Man’ Swings in ‘Homecoming’ Trailer; ‘IT’ Creeps with Teaser

James Roberts March 28, 2017 No Comments

Plus, get ready for more True Detective.

Yonder Mountain String Band Welcome Special Guests and Creative Covers in Portland (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)

Greg Homolka March 28, 2017 1 Comment

Portland, Oregon’s Crystal Ballroom came alive Friday night as Yonder Mountain String Band brought their progressive bluegrass party to town. Nearly 20 years into the band’s existence, they continues to

Will Johnson Creates Tense Narratives With ‘Hatteras Night, A Good Luck Charm’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Maeri Ferguson March 28, 2017 No Comments

[rating=7.00] Will Johnson is having a dark night of the soul, and lucky for us, it sounds pretty damn gorgeous. Though he’s known for being a member of Centro-matic and the

Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors Make The Quintessential Combo on ‘Souvenir’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Lee Zimmerman March 28, 2017 1 Comment

[rating=9.00] Drew Holcomb has always been a passionate performer, making records that have been consistently satisfying since day one. Like Springsteen and Mellencamp he is, at his core, a well-traveled

Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly and James McAlister Form Planetarium – Share First Track “Saturn”

Glide March 27, 2017 1 Comment

Planetarium, the new collaborative album Planetarium, the new collaborative album co-composed by Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly and James McAlister is set for release June 9 via 4AD. Album track

Film Bits: ‘Justice League’ Looks Great but So Did its Predecessors

James Roberts March 27, 2017 No Comments

Meanwhile, Beauty and the Beast continues to thrash the competition at the box office.

Guitarist Chris Spedding Talks Bryan Ferry Tour & Six Decades Of Rockin’ (INTERVIEW)

Leslie Michele Derrough March 27, 2017 No Comments

Just three shows into Bryan Ferry’s new tour, the atmosphere backstage was quite giddy in New Orleans. There was singing in the halls, laughter, the vibe of excitement that always

Magnetic Fields, Deerhoof Highlight Big Ears Festival Saturday & Sunday (FESTIVAL RECAP)

Hunter Moore March 27, 2017 No Comments

Big Ears Day Three once again featured artists sharing a passion for innovation. Few wind up creating a new form, but each demonstrated the wide variety that musical innovation can

Lumerians, The Kills, Teenage Fanclub, Black Mountain, Cat Power Light Up Starry Nites Festival (PHOTOS)

Glide March 27, 2017 No Comments

The Starry Nites Music Festival took place Live Oak Campground in Santa Barbara on March 18th and 19th. The two-day event was nestled atop a hill with four stages and 37

Norma Jean Modernizes Metalcore at Austin’s Grizzly Hall (SHOW REVIEW)

Corey Deiterman March 26, 2017 No Comments

Touring in support of their newest record, Polar Similar, metalcore veterans Norma Jean rocked Grizzly Hall Friday night with a set that embraced the power of change and the transition into