Alexis Evans Shines With Old Soul Sound on ‘I’ve Come a Long Way’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Soul music is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Bordeaux, France. On his new album I’ve Come a Long Way, Alexis Evans set out to record songs inspired by the sounds of Bobby Womack and other soul giants. It doesn’t take long to notice that he did a […]
UK Jazz Trio, The Comet Is Coming, Bring Spiritual Jazz to the 21st Century on ‘Trust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep Mystery’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Not only are the British coming, but make no mistake, The Comet Is Coming (TCIC) too. The spiritual music made by John and Alice Coltrane and Pharaoh Sanders in the late ‘60s is surely an inspiration for the UK jazz trio, and, like those iconic figures. TCIC is on the same Impulse! label, pushing the […]
Ex Hex Mix Buzzing Garage Rock & Thin Lizzy On “It’s Real’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
2014’s debut record from Ex Hex was titled Rips and it did just that. That album is a mix of 60’s buzzing garage rock, 80’s glam attitude, and power pop bliss. For their follow up titled It’s Real the band slowed down and focused on arena-ready mid-tempo tunes in the vein of Thin Lizzy. The […]
Oh Sees Share North American Tour Dates
Oh Sees have announced a run of Fall North American tour dates. You can check out where they are playing below and also check out their forthcoming Spring/Summer shows that include stops at Shaky Knees Fest and Solana Beach. May 3-5 Atlanta, Georgia Shaky Knees Fest 18 Manchester Albert Hall 19 Glasgow QMU 20 Belfast […]
Mavis Staples Announces 12th Studio Album ‘We Get By’
Living legend and vocal powerhouse Mavis Staples is proud to announce her 12th studio album We Get By, featuring eleven tracks written and produced by Ben Harper. Harper’s conscious, expressive writing and thoughtful production captures Staples at this moment in time as she offers up love, hope and history during a politically divided era. Listen to the […]
The Wood Brothers Extend U.S. Tour With Colter Wall Co-Headlining Dates
The Wood Brothers have extended their U.S. summer tour with the addition of nine shows in July and August, including three co-headline dates with Colter Wall in Northern California and the Northwest. Also among new performances announced today is a two night stand at Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh’s Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, CA. As previously announced, The Wood Brothers’ […]
55 Years Ago Today – The Temptations Release Debut LP ‘Meet The Temptations’ (Listen to “Just Let Me Know”)
Wannabe Reviews The Bouncing Souls’ ‘Crucial Moments’
In the latest Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle offers his illustrated commentary on Crucial Moments, the new album from New Jersey punk rockers The Bouncing Souls, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):
SONG PREMIERE: Jimmie Vaughan Offers Swinging Blues Take on Eddie Bo’s Classic “So Glad”
When it comes to the blues today, there are a handful of guiding lights to make sure the music stays true to its powerful source. The sound of pleasure and pain that first sparked musicians to create such a sound is a force that can never be underestimated. The mojo has to be there. Texas […]
FULL EP PREMIERE: King Shelter Hits Instrumental Apex On Thralling ‘Sellout’
On SELLOUT, Los Angeles, CA King Shelter drive intricate, crystalline melodies headlong into swirling squalls of guitar noise. Born of the frustration inherent in navigating an uncaring industry, Sellout is both a meditation upon and a howling indictment of the entertainment business in the new millennium. Taylor Hecocks grew up playing music in South Florida; […]