Jill Scott, FKA Twigs, Kamasi Washington, Santigold, Gary Clark Jr. Lead Loaded AFROPUNK Brooklyn Festival
AFROPUNK, the world-renowned festival and movement, has announced the lineup for its critically acclaimed, weekend-long, annual celebration, AFROPUNK BROOKLYN, which will take place onAugust 24 and 25 at Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn, NY. AFROPUNK BROOKLYN’s 2019 edition continues to display one of the most exciting and inclusive festival lineups in the world. Headlining the festival this year […]
Robert Randolph and the Family Band Announce New Studio LP ‘Brighter Days’
Robert Randolph and the Family Band announced today that they will release their new studio album, Brighter Days,on May 31st, 2019. A preorder for the album and a lyric video for the first single, “Second Hand Man” (below), are live as of today as well. Randolph chose to work with producer Dave Cobb on Brighter Days who is best […]
Bryan Ferry To Perform With Original Roxy Music Members Andy Mackay and Phil Manzanera.
Celebrating their inclusion in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Bryan Ferry confirmed that he will be performing at the March 29th New York ceremony with original Roxy Music band members Andy Mackay and Phil Manzanera. The band will be accompanied by a selection of musicians who have played with Bryan and Roxy Music […]
35 Years Ago Today – Run–D.M.C. Bring New School Hip Hip With Release Of Self Titled Debut LP (Watch “Sucker MCs”)
VIDEO PREMIERE: Bencoolen Achieve Guitar Rock Splendor Via “Daydream”
Bencoolen achieves their bold, signature sound by weaving blues, funk and soul through songs, teetering on the edge of mainstream pop and rock. Featuring soaring vocals, swift saxophone lines, and massive guitar tones, the band was started in 2014 by college friends Paul Gregg and Teddy Scott. As time has progressed, the focus of the […]
White Denim Hit Pop/Prog/Garage High Point With ‘Side Effects’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
White Denim never seems to stop making music, their combination of engaging, thought-provoking; off the wall bat shit pop/prog/garage rock successfully rolls on with their newest release Side Effects. It arrives only a few months after 2018’s Performance but is a throwback to their earlier days as demos; outtakes and lyrics from the group’s past […]
SONG PREMIERE: Rock and Rollers The Pinx Embody Elegance and Chaos on “Mercy!”
Atlanta, Georgia-based ROCK band (all-caps for a reason!) The Pinx are gearing up to release their third album Sisters & Brothers on April 12th. The album follows-up 2016’s Freedom, which PASTE called “an authentic tribute to classic American rock and roll.” The basic tracks for this new collection of songs (save for the closing 42-second lock […]
Phil Cook Announces Instrumental Album ‘As Far As I Can See: Instrumental Recordings 2009-2019’
Today, prolific songwriter, instrumentalist and producer Phil Cook releases an instrumental album called As Far As I Can See: Instrumental Recordings 2009-2019. The collection combines Cook’s favorite moments from out of print releases, as well as four unreleased recordings, into a brilliant companion to his more widely released output. The compilation is available today digitally […]
Drive-By Truckers Announce Summer Tour With Six Night Brooklyn Bowl Run
Drive-By Truckers have revealed a summer tour that includes a six-show run in NYC, a three-show run in Toronto and dates in Hartford, CT and Beverly, MA. The NYC run is two consecutive weekends at Brooklyn Bowl on June 20-22 and June 27-29. Tickets for the summer shows go on sale Friday, March 29 at 10 AM […]
The Raconteurs, Brandi Carlile, Old Crow Medicine show Lead Inaugural Railbird Festival
Railbird Festival, a new world-class music festival led by AC Entertainment coming to The Grounds at Keeneland in Lexington, KY August 10-11, 2019, is proud to present its inaugural lineup, ticket levels, premium festival experiences and more. Those topping the weekend’s bill include American rock supergroup The Raconteurs (Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler) and singer-songwriter Hozier, […]