VIDEO PREMIERE: The Deslondes Perform “Déjà Vu And A Blue Moon” at Willie Nelson’s Studio for the Luck Sessions

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Deslondes Perform “Déjà Vu And A Blue Moon” at Willie Nelson’s Studio for the Luck Sessions

If you were lucky enough to make it out to Willie Nelson’s fabled old west ghost town Luck, Texas during SXSW this year, then you would have experienced one hell of a party. Billed as the Luck Reunion, the inclusive gathering brought in a slew of acts like Valerie June, Margo Price, Conor Oberst, and […]

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‘Thank You, Friends: Big Star’s Third….And More’ Captures LP’s True Essence (ALBUM REVIEW)

‘Thank You, Friends: Big Star’s Third….And More’ Captures LP’s True Essence (ALBUM REVIEW)

‘Thank You, Friends: Big Star’s Third….And More’ Captures LP’s True Essence (ALBUM REVIEW)

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‘Unforgettable’ is the Least Apt Title Ever (FILM REVIEW)

‘Unforgettable’ is the Least Apt Title Ever (FILM REVIEW)

Please, god, let us forget this waste of film.

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Happy 70th Birthday Iggy Pop (Watch Live at ACL 2016)

Happy 70th Birthday Iggy Pop (Watch Live at ACL 2016)

Happy 70th birthday today to Iggy Pop who was born on 4/21/47 as James Osterberg Jr., but of course transformed himself into something iconic. The leader of the Stooges is one of the seminal punk figures who released a handful of legendary albums and went on to a remarkable solo…
‘Their Finest’ A Loving Ode to Film and Britain (FILM REVIEW)

‘Their Finest’ A Loving Ode to Film and Britain (FILM REVIEW)

Director Lone Scherfig helms a hilarious and moving love letter to the power of the cinematic form.

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‘Silicon Valley’ Pivots Its Focus For Season Four, And It Pays Off Big Time (TV REVIEW)

‘Silicon Valley’ Pivots Its Focus For Season Four, And It Pays Off Big Time (TV REVIEW)

The fourth season of HBO’s hit sitcom promises new directions and bold decisions.

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The Lost City of Zzzzzzz (FILM REVIEW)

The Lost City of Zzzzzzz (FILM REVIEW)

The only thing The Lost City of Z truly inspires is an early bedtime.

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The Black Angels Come To Life With ‘Death Song’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

The Black Angels Come To Life With ‘Death Song’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

[rating=8.00] It’s been four years since The Black Angels released their last full length, 2013’s Indigo Meadow.  Paying further homage to their namesake, the band’s latest album Death Song is a solid reminder of the influence of the Velvet Underground (the Velvets debut album features the song “The Black Angel’s Death Song”).  Remaining faithful to […]

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Matthew Sweet Returns From Six Year Hiatus With ‘Tomorrow Forever’

Matthew Sweet Returns From Six Year Hiatus With ‘Tomorrow Forever’

Matthew Sweet returns after a six-year hiatus to release his new album, Tomorrow Forever. The expansive 17-song work, available in CD, double 180-gram-vinyl LP and digital configurations, will be released on June 16 via Sweet’s own newly launched Honeycomb Hideout label through Sony’s RED Distribution. The album is an introspective collection inspired by Matthew’s move to his native Omaha […]

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Jason Eady Establishes Credence With Self Titled LP (ALBUM REVIEW)

Jason Eady Establishes Credence With Self Titled LP (ALBUM REVIEW)

[rating=8.00] Jason Eady is one of those middle-aged musicians who already has an old soul. Or at least that’s the impression he conveys on this self-titled sixth album. He’s been around for awhile, a fact reflected in the weary narratives and the tattered observations he shares on several of its songs. Eady takes a weathered […]

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