2017

‘Table 19’ Charms its Way Out of Pitfalls (FILM REVIEW)

Danielle Houtkooper March 3, 2017 No Comments

Anna Kendrick leads a delightful cast in this fun, if forgettable, indie rom com.

Flawed But Not Terrible, ‘Before I Fall’ a Solid Entry into Young Adult Cinema (FILM REVIEW)

James Roberts March 3, 2017 No Comments

Director Ry Russo-Young guides a potentially disastrous movie towards something almost remarkable.

Chicano Batman Hits On All Cylinders With ‘Freedom Is Free’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Shawn Donohue March 3, 2017 3 Comments

[rating=9.00] Not only is Chicano Batman’s newest album the most soulful, emotionally moving/political album of their career, it is also their most complete. Freedom Is Free finds the group continuing

Russ Lawton & Ray Paczkowski Brew Ideal Chemistry on Soule Monde ‘Must Be Nice’ LP (ALBUM REVIEW)

Doug Collette March 3, 2017 No Comments

[rating=8.00] Comprised solely of percussionist Russ Lawton and keyboardist Ray Paczkowski, the simplicity of the Soule Monde lineup belies the density of sound they conjure up. As a result, the title of

Natalie Cressman Explores Dance Vibe on ‘Traces’ EP (ALBUM REVIEW)

Shawn Donohue March 3, 2017 No Comments

[rating=7.00] The singer/songwriter/trombonist Natalie Cressman has already had a whirlwind career and she is just twenty-five years old. Having been a key member of the Trey Anastasio Band Cressman has

Justin Townes Earle Announces New LP ‘Kids In The Street’, Shares Tour Dates With The Sadies

Glide March 3, 2017 1 Comment

Justin Townes Earle has signed to New West Records and is set to return with Kids In The Street on May 26th. The 12-song set was produced by Mike Mogis

Los Straitjackets Announce New LP ‘What’s So Funny About Peace, Love And Los Straitjackets’, Tour With Marshal Crenshaw

Glide March 3, 2017 2 Comments

Following three holiday tours with Nick Lowe, America’s foremost instrumental guitar combo Los Straitjackets couldn’t help but ask the question, “What would Nick Lowe’s songs sound like as instrumentals?” On

Slightly Stoopid Announces 2017 Sounds of Summer Tour

Glide March 2, 2017 No Comments

Slightly Stoopid have unveiled the initial dates for their 11th annual summer tour. The 2017 Sounds of Summer tour will route the California natives to amphitheaters and pavilions across North America and take

Rich Robinson, Marc Ford & The Magpie Salute Press On With Lengthy Summer Tour

Glide March 2, 2017 No Comments

On the heels of four back-to-back sold-out shows at the Gramercy Theatre in New York this past January, The Magpie Salute is back for more shows. Following the prior announcement of shows in Chicago (July), San Francisco(September), Boston (August),