Five Years Ago Today – Van Halen Reforms With David Lee Roth On ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ (Watch “Tattoo” Video)
Film Bits: ‘Iron Fist’ Unveils New Trailer; ‘Friday the 13th’ Reboot Pulled from Release Schedule
Also, Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn are kidnapped in Snatched trailer.
Mark Lanegan Band Reveal New Album ‘Gargoyle’ Out 4/28 – Guests Inc. Homme, Dulli, Garwood
Heavenly Recordings has announced the release of Gargoyle, the new album from Mark Lanegan Band on April 28th. The 10-track LP features guest appearances from long-time collaborators Josh Homme, Greg Dulli and Duke Garwood. Lead track ‘Nocturne’ can be heard below… Early in 2016, Mark was at home in LA, working on some ideas for what might turn into his next […]
Tedeschi Trucks Band Announce Live Album & Concert Film ‘Live From The Fox Oakland’
On March 17th, 2017 Tedeschi Trucks Band will release their second live album and first ever concert film, ‘Live From The Fox Oakland’ on Fantasy Records. Led by the husband-and-wife duo of guitar master Derek Trucks and singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi, the 12-piece ensemble’s breathtaking live show is captured here over 15 blistering tracks. Filmed and […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Marc Ford’s “Devil’s in the Details” Captures West Coast Ventures
Within the often turbulent history of the Black Crowes, their guitarist of longest standing, Marc Ford wasted no time initiating solo projects. In fact, his latest, The Vulture, is his fifth such effort under his own name, and no one should be surprised this latest work of Ford’s suggests he was as responsible for the sound of the Crowes […]
SONG PREMIERE: Garrett Owen Keeps It Honest and Catchy on “Good Luck”
The young singer-songwriter Garrett Owen may not be known to many yet, but in the Dallas-Fort Worth area he calls home there is already a considerable buzz with local outlets like the Dallas Observer describing him as an “agile, intricate, accomplished guitar player who sings honey-dipped melodies about devastating turns of events.” Indeed, Owen often turns […]
SONG PREMIERE: Kate Grom Shares Country-Tinged “Whiskey Eyes”
New York City-based singer-songwriter Kate Grom explored music in performance and application through more formal outlets like church choir, chamber choir, and women’s choir, and later studied formally at Belmont University in Nashville. Ultimately though, she ended up pursuing a path on her own terms and well outside the confines of formality. Her aesthetic encompasses […]
Renowned Sideman Gurf Morlix Offers Tattered Well Worn Sentiments With ‘The Soul & The Heal’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=8.00] Known primarily as a reliable session hand heralded for both his guitar playing and his behind the boards prowess, Gurf Morlix is also a seasoned solo artist whose no-nonsense approach has made him one of Austin’s most reliable practitioners. The Soul & The Heal is a fine example of that signature sound, a tattered […]
The Black Lips, Boogarins, and Ezra Furman Rock Portland (SHOW REVIEW)
The Black Lips have kept a fairly low profile as of late. It’s been three years since their last release, Underneath the Rainbow, and tours have been done in small bursts of dates. Maybe it’s OK that the Atlanta band is resting on their laurels after non-stop touring, recording, and partying pretty much since the […]
A Few Words About Melissa McCarthy’s Surprise ‘SNL’ Appearance Over The Weekend
Melissa McCarthy’s instantly iconic Sean Spicer impression was the genius satire everybody needed this weekend.