St. Vincent Performs ‘Masseduction’ In Entirety at Philadelphia’s Electric Factory (PHOTOS)
St.Vincent stopped in at Philadelphia’s Electric Factory on November 28th on her Fear the Future Tour. She is touring in support of her recently released album Masseduction which came out October 13th. This visually stunning two hour plus sold-out show started off with a screening of her short film The Birthday Party which she co-wrote […]
SONG PREMIERE: Meernaa Offer Warm Neo-Soul Embrace With “Good Luck”
Based in the lush, interconnected Oakland music scene, four-piece experimental band Meernaa – featuring members Carly Bond, Rob Shelton, Andrew Maguire, and Doug Stuart – have been longtime collaborators in a plethora of projects. Now, with renewed dedication and sights re-focused, the band is gearing up for some big things. The group’s upcoming EP Strange Life […]
Happy 35th Birthday Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’
I Was There When: Rockpile Stole Thunder from Van Morrison @ UVM, Burlington, VT 10/14/78
Memories of Rockpile creating a minor windstorm at UVM’s Patrick Gymnasium certainly validate a documented history in which Van Morrison ultimately became tired of following these rock and roll purists on stage: the Belfast Cowboy allegedly departed the Bottom Line in New York City between shows later in this very same autumn tour, leaving Dave […]
Film Bits: Marvel Releases First ‘Infinity War’ Trailer
Plus, new trailers for Love, Simon, All the Money in the World, and Mary Magdalene.
Wannabe Reviews Daniel Romano’s ‘Modern Pressure’
In the newest installment of Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle reviews Modern Pressure, the new album from Daniel Romano, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):
The National Deliver Emotional, Towering Rock Performance in Portland (SHOW REVIEW)
Since forming in 1999, The National have managed to forge their own path in indie rock, developing a loyal following of fans more interested in the consistently high quality of their albums and live performances rather than the spins they garner on mainstream radio. They have also managed to keep a steady pace, releasing a […]
An Extensive Examination Of Björk’s 10th Album ‘Utopia’
Björk’s albums have always exhibited a curious mix of sounds and styles. A single record could include explosive beats alongside gentle harps, guttural moans and shrieks buried among breathy coos; demonic choirs, atonal strings, and glorious orchestrations. As the years have passed, she has increasingly orbited a more avant-garde musical universe of long-form structures and […]
Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real & Nikki Lane Bring Petty Covers & Confidence To Music Hall of Williamsburg (SHOW REVIEW)
He may have been born with one foot in the door (being Willie Nelson’s son and all), but Lukas Nelson is one of the hardest working performers you’ll ever seen on stage. On tour for his stellar self-titled record with his band Promise of the Real, Nelson held the room at Music Hall of Williamsburg […]
War on Drugs Rely On Plentiful Guitars and Keys at Berlin’s Tempodrom (SHOW REVIEW)
Go to the Youtube video of The War on Drugs’ performing “Holding On”- the lead single to their new album A Deeper Understanding – on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and you’ll find a wonderfully droll top comment, “needs more guitars and keyboards”. It’s not being particularly critical or mean, just simply a humorous […]
Happy 55th Birthday Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam (Watch Live at Fenway ’16)
‘Logan Lucky’ Races Home (BLU-RAY REVIEW)
Steven Soderbergh’s latest heist film his now available to own.
Yo La Tengo Announces 2018 Tour
Following last week’s European tour announcement, Yo La Tengo have confirmed a lengthy run of North American headline dates for 2018. Commencing in Minneapolis on March 28th, the band will make its way through the Midwest and down the East Coast for the first two weeks of April, culminating with two Nashville shows on April […]
Hans Chew Creates Piano Based Americana Storm on ‘Open Sea’ (Album Review)
[rating=8.00] Hans Chew describes his work as piano-based Americana and R&B but that doesn’t go far enough. His music encompasses familiar rock strains from the 70s and even hints of jazz and classical. It’s hard to describe in just a few words or catchphrases. This is an adventurous, interesting listen. At its core, though, it’s […]
James Maddock Returns To Politically Charged Roots on ‘Insanity vs. Humanity’ (Album Review)
[rating=8.00] While James Maddock’s 2015 release, Green, was full of nostalgia and some feel-good gems, the veteran singer-songwriter reveals an angrier side on his latest effort Insanity vs. Humanity. Somehow, the album, which is been out for two months now, seems to have fallen a bit under the radar yet his honest statement certainly demands more […]
Rick Gets His Name In The Title Of This Week’s ‘The Walking Dead’ By Doing Something Incredibly Dumb
At this point, there’s less walking than there is aimless meandering.
Trey Anastasio Announces Solo Acoustic Tour
Trey Anastasio has announced solo acoustic tour dates for February 2018. The current itinerary is below, with more dates to be announced. Tickets will be available through a real time pre-sale beginning tomorrow, November 28 at 12pm ET and ending Thursday, November 30 at 5pm ET. General on-sale will begin this Friday, December 1 at 10am ET. Check out Trey performing as part of […]