SONG PREMIERE: Queer Trailblazers ‘Karen & The Sorrows’ Rekindles Old Timey Lonesome Bar Scenes On “Everything We Had”
SONG PREMIERE: Queer Trailblazers ‘Karen & The Sorrows’ Rekindles Old Timey Lonesome Bar Scenes On “Everything We Had”
Paul Gilbert of Mr. Big Talks His Longtime Relationship With All Guitars (INTERVIEW)
Paul Gilbert of Mr. Big Talks His Longtime Relationship With All Guitars (INTERVIEW)
Matt Pond PA Closes It All Out With Stellar Finale’ ‘Still Summer’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=9.00] “Let’s remember how it could be,” Matt Pond, the ubiquitous namesake of the band that bears his name, sings on “Union Square,” a song that emits an upward glance and all the optimism Pond seems able to muster. A tepid look towards the future surrounded by songs that reflect dreamily on the past, it […]
Paul Kelly’s ‘Life Is Fine’ Proves As Durable Any Of His Previous Work (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=8.00] Paul Kelly’s Life Is Fine may not rise and fall on the chime of electric guitars as loudly as his 2015 live double CD with Neil Finn Goin’ Your Way. But that collaboration must’ve inspired Kelly’s latest solo album nonetheless because, in comparison to other recent and decidedly more arcane projects of his (original […]
The Afghan Whigs Plan Vinyl Reissues of First Three Sub Pop Releases ‘Up In It,’ ‘Congregation’ and ‘Uptown Avondale’ EP
The Afghan Whigs‘ first three releases on Sub Pop Records – Up In It, Congregation and the Uptown Avondale EP – will be released on 180-gram vinyl on September 8th via the Sub Pop Megamart and at the merch table for all upcoming Afghan Whigs North American shows. Retail stores will begin carrying these titles on September 22nd. Both Congregation and Up In It have been out […]
King Khan Announces First-ever Solo Album ‘Murder Burger’, Backed By The Gris Gris
Khannibalism / Ernest Jenning Record Co. are thrilled to announce Murder Burgers, the first-ever solo album from legendary psychedelic soul iconoclast King Khan. The album features renowned psych rock combo The Gris Gris as Khan’s backing band. “It’s A Lie,” the first single from the long-gestating collection is available to stream below…. Murderburgers by King […]
25 Years Ago Today – Flaming Lips Release ‘Hit to Death in the Future Head’ LP (Listen to “The Sun”)
4 Quotes From ‘The Spoils Of War’ To Keep In Mind Heading Into Episode 5
The last episode of Game of Thrones was on fire..
Guided by Voices Notch Up The Spirit On 25th LP ‘How Do You Spell Heaven’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=8.00] What’s your favorite debut album by an artist, ever? How about a sophomore album? Well, Robert Pollard has released one hundred albums, culminating in August by Cake (2017). Yet, he miraculously still has more to say with his one hundred and first. How Do You Spell Heaven is revelatory less for its sound than […]
Tough Women Own the Stage As Garbage, Blondie, Deap Vally Hit Orlando (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
“It’s not easy for women in rock,” Garbage singer Shirley Manson told the capacity crowd at Orlando’s Hard Rock Live on August 9th. “You have to put up with a lot, but those who can deal with it are some of the toughest women.” She then spoke about what an honor it is to be […]
Suds & Sounds: Shmaltz Brewing Company Serves Up Funky Schtick and Tasty Beer
In Suds & Sounds we turn the spotlight on breweries, focusing on the role of music in that brewery’s history, packaging, tastes, and in its city or town as a whole. The idea is to get beer and music lovers to connect with a side of the brewery that may often go overlooked, but one that we think […]
Scare Up Some Fun with ‘Annabelle Creation’ (FILM REVIEW)
This entry into The Conjuring universe is pointless, mindless, and an all around blast.
‘Ingrid Goes West’: A Scathing Update Of The Stalker Genre For The Digital Age (FILM REVIEW)
This social media satire cuts in all the right ways.
Will Hoge Shares Despair & Redemption With The Best of ‘Em On ‘Anchors’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=9.00] There’s no shortage of troubled troubadours documenting the legacy of America’s rural environs and the places where dreams and desire are frequently spawned. For his part, Will Hoge recognizes that even the most indelible epics are essentially born from individual ordeals. Nevertheless, for all the ache and desperation these narratives entail, Hoge’s resolute attitude, […]
15 Years Ago Today- The Lingering Lead, Michael (Mikey) Houser of Widespread Panic Dies at 40 (Watch “Airplane” 11/22/00)
Spoon’s ‘Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga’ 10th Anniversary Reissue Set For 10/20 Release Via Merge
To celebrate its ten years of existence, Merge has announced a double vinyl reissue of Spoon’s Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga. Remastered by Howie Weinberg, it features the studio album on one LP and the 12-track Get Nice! EP—previously available only as a bonus CD—on the other, both packaged in a gatefold jacket with updated art. The reissue will be in stores on October […]
SONG PREMIERE: Susan Cattaneo Shares Rootsy Rambler “Ten Kinds of Trouble”
New England songstress Susan Cattaneo has had a wide ranging career – both as a solo artist and a member of beloved Massachusetts group the Boxcar Lilies – due to the special way she blends folk, rock, and blues with a strong dose of twang. Over the years she has garnered attention for her powerful vocals […]
8 Years Ago Today – Them Crooked Vultures (Grohl, Homme, Jones) Make Debut Performance (Listen to “New Fang”)
SONG PREMIERE: Arrica Rose & the …’s Get Dreamy and Soulful On “Mostly Blue”
Arrica Rose & the …’s are a Los Angeles-based collective playing a unique brand of California folk-pop. Drawing inspiration from timeless records made long ago, Rose’s music hints at dream pop, Americana, and vintage rock ‘n‘ roll all dressed up in dreamy vocals and ethereal soundscapes. Arrica Rose coined the name The …’s (say Dot […]
Bruce Springsteen Heads To Broadway For 5 Shows A Week Through November 26
Bruce Springsteen will make his Broadway debut this fall with “Springsteen on Broadway,” a solo show at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street). Performances for “Springsteen on Broadway” begin Tuesday, October 3, with an official opening on Thursday, October 12. Springsteen will perform five shows a week through November 26th. Tickets for “Springsteen […]