Archive: 2019

Shane Palko brushed thick, red dust off of a cloth guitar bag and unzipped a side pocket to see how many Ugandan Shillings were left. They exchanged so weakly into Tanzanian Shillings that he’d be surprised if there would be enough to get to his concert at the Slow Leopard in Dar Es Salaam. Having […]

While you’re reading this, Mourning Routine’s Lucas Kamal is a little nervous about his future. He’s leaving behind his teenage years and entering college, facing all the anxiety, alienation, and struggles of that crucial post-high school time. Mourning Routine’s debut EP, Hello, From Earth, captures this time of floating between adolescence and adulthood with heart-on-his-sleeve […]

Ariana Grande is one of the two primary inspirations for Girl, the sophomore album from Girl Ray, out now on Moshi Moshi. The North London trio of Poppy, Sophie, and Iris (they don’t bother with last names) will be the first to tell you that this full-length follow-up to 2017’s then-teenaged Girl Ray’s earnestly twee […]

Mr. Elevator, the ever-expansive project of Oh Sees’ Tomas Dolas is gearing up for the release of its new album Goodbye, Blue Sky out Jan. 17 via Castle Face Records. With this pending release, the band has released an  album art video for “Down” (below), which Glide is premiering. The band slings together slow blues lava of […]

Relevancy is an ambition that countless artists strive for, yet so few actually achieve. Iconic pianist Bruce Hornsby can proudly count himself among those fortunate few. With a storied musical career that has spanned 45 years, the Williamsburg, VA native continues to be a prominent influence on many modern artists – from Spike Lee to Bon Iver – that […]

During our lifetime, most of us will wear many hats as we go through different phases. For former teen heartthrob Leif Garrett, he’s had more than his share of labels: actor, singer, superstar, junkie, has-been, inmate, boyfriend, best friend and now author. Idol Truth, Garrett’s recently released memoir, is an attention-grabbing quick read through his […]

We all know that Sammy Hagar is a prolific classic rocker; the news is, he will not slow down for a second, even at the ripe age of 72. Hagar rolled into DTLA recently, joining Scott Goldman, the Executive Director of the Grammy Museum, for a lively conversation on November 19, 2019, at the museum. […]

CA-based supergroup, THE THIRD MIND, featuring an all-star line-up of players –Dave Alvin (guitar, vocals), Victor Krummenacher (bass, vocals), David Immergluck (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Michael Jerome (drums, percussion) with special guest Jesse Sykes (guitar, vocals)—will release their self-titled debut album on February 14, 2020 via Yep Roc Records. The six-song collection features one original composition […]

Throughout history, philosophers, politicians, thinkers, leaders, and artists ponder the same question. At one point, they all query, “Why are we here?” Michael Doucet offers what might be the answer… “To have a good time,” he grins. “That’s why we’re here. It’s pretty simple when you break it down.” The GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, artist, […]