SONG PREMIERE: Aussie Joel Taylor Proves Soon To Be Hitmaker Via Big/Soulful “Give Myself Away”
When the world was first introduced to up and coming Australian singer/songwriter Joel Taylor in 2017, he debuted with his double single Two Sides. His unique blend of American soul music with modern touches driven by his deeply, emotional and soaring voice made his presence known as one of the new and exciting faces in […]
Mount Kimbie Announce North American Tour Dates, Share Previously Unreleased “Turtle Neck Man” feat. King Krule
2017 saw Mount Kimbie reach new heights. They released their critically lauded album Love What Survives and took their newly formed four piece live show to sold out venues across the world including stand out shows at London’s Roundhouse and Paris’s Trianon where King Krule joined them on stage. 2018 is set to follow on this theme, with newly announced […]
SONG PREMIERE: Elk City Shine With Infectious Power Pop on “25 Lines”
Blending rock, folk, soul and jazz, NYC outfit Elk City have garnered something of a cult following that started back in the early 1990s and hasn’t used its safe word yet. From humble, noisy beginnings to a sonically rich sound that is full of depth and detail, Elk City’s soundscapes encompass galaxies while retaining intimate […]
Willie Nelson, Kurt Vile, Waxahatchee, Josh Ritter and More To Play Luck Reunion During SXSW
Luck Reunion is proud to reveal the highly-anticipated lineup for its 2018 festival taking place at Willie Nelson’s ranch in Luck, Texas. In partnership with presenting sponsor Southwest®, the boutique collective unveiled its eclectic artist roster with a guest-packed video shot at the famed World Headquarters in Luck, TX. To see the lineup announcement and […]
ALO and Monophonics Bring the Love to Portland With Tour d’Amour (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
ALO (a.k.a. Animal Liberation Orchestra) brought their 12th annual Tour d’Amour to Portland, Oregon’s Wonder Ballroom last Friday, February 9th, as they spread the love up the West Coast from their Bay Area home. For this swing, they brought along the Monophonics to get the crowd limbered up. Built around the powerful, soulful vocals of […]
Wannabe Reviews Ruby Boots’ ‘Don’t Talk About It’
In the latest Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle offers his illustrated commentary on Don’t Talk About It, the new album from country rocker Ruby Boots, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop): Read Glide’s written review of the album HERE.
Car Seat Headrest Revisit 2011’s ‘Twin Fantasy’ Via Low-Fi/Hard Rock (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=9.00] After gaining considerable critical acclaim and picking up new fans with 2016’s Teens of Denial, the band’s second album released under a record label, Car Seat Headrest follows up with the effort with a re-issue of its best self-released album, Twin Fantasy. Originally released only on Bandcamp in 2011, Twin Fantasy has been painstakingly […]
Belle and Sebastian Mold Quintessential British Pop (Again) On ‘How To Solve Our Human Problems’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=8.00] You have to give Belle and Sebastian credit for their sheer perseverance. Over the course of their 22 years and umpteen numbers of albums and EPs, they’ve kept their consistency when it comes to a sound that’s so unfailingly effusive. They remain at the forefront of those that set the standard when it comes […]
Trampled By Turtles Return with New LP ‘Life Is Good On The Open Road’ Out May 4
Celebrated Minnesota sextet Trampled By Turtles have announced the May 4th release of their long-awaited new album Life Is Good On The Open Road. After an indefinite hiatus, the group returns with their first new album in four years, consisting of 12 new songs that feature Trampled By Turtles’ signature blend of rock, folk, punk, country […]
‘This Close’ Portrays The Universal Truths About Friendship, For Better And For Worse (TV REVIEW)
Sundance Now presents a bold and original new series with nuanced portrayals of the deaf community.