L.A.-based Underground Songwriter/Producer Luther Russell Cranks Up The Amps Impressively On ‘Medium Cool’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
It takes some courage and gumption to make a blistering, vintage, all-out rock n’ roll record these days as many other genres have the edge in radio airplay and digital streaming. Luther Russell probably doesn’t care. He doesn’t offer classic rock (although he may someday fall into that category); he unleashes pure, straight ahead rock […]
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ALBUM PREMIERE: Blues Legend John Mayall Features All-Star Guests on ‘Nobody Told Me’
For over 50 years, John Mayall has served as a pioneer of blues music, rightly earning him the title, “The Godfather of British Blues”. In 2013, John signed with producer Eric Corne’s label, Forty Below Records, and has since been experiencing a true artistic and career renaissance, including a Blues Hall of Fame induction in […]
Carlene Carter Continues Her Vibrant Family Legacy (INTERVIEW)
If you have yet to see Carlene Carter perform, you are not doing yourself any favors. The woman knows how to put on a show. If you’re thinking, well, she’s too country or she’s too old-fashioned, then think again. Carter kicks up her heels, cusses, dances, tells jokes and stories and sings like there is […]
Tom Morello Reveals New The Atlas Underground Tour
Today, legendary guitar-god Tom Morello has announced he is hitting the road this summer on a brand new tour where he’ll be playing full songs of his recently released collaborative album, The Atlas Underground – available everywhere here – with an immersive live production designed by creative director Sean Evans. Of the tour, Morello describes, […]
Craig Finn Confirms U.S. Dates With The Uptown Controllers – Shares Live Video For “Blankets”
Craig Finn has announced live dates surrounding his soon-to-be-released solo album, I Need A New War. The shows – which see Finn backed by his touring band, The Uptown Controllers – begin June 6 at SPACE in Evanston, IL, and continue through the month. Fan pre-sales begin Wednesday, February 20 and all remaining tickets will be […]
Empire of The Sun Announces 2019 Ten Year ‘Walking On A Dream’ Tour
Today, Empire Of The Sun announced an extensive U.S. headline tour plus shows in Brixton, UK and Paris, FR. To celebrate the decade anniversary of their debut album, Walking On A Dream, the band will be playing intimate venues across the country, with two-night stands in numerous cities, including Chicago, New York, San Francisco and […]
Netflix Prepares to Release all ‘The Dirt’ On Motley Crüe
On March 22, Netflix subscribers will finally get the chance to “Shout at the Devil.” The streaming service is set to premiere the Motley Crüe biopic, The Dirt, based on the biography of the same name written by Crüe themselves (along with Neil Strauss). Director Jeff Tremaine, best known for his work on the Jackass […]
Violent Femmes Announce Co-headlining Tour With X
Violent Femmes have announced plans for a co-headline tour with the legendary X, set to get underway May 5th at Humphrey’s in San Diego, CA. Violent Femmes will perform at Brooklyn Bowl inLas Vegas, NV and BeachLife in Redondo Beach, CA ahead of the co-headline dates. For complete details and local on-sale information, please see vfemmes.com/tour. In addition, Violent Femmes and X will be among the top stars at Arlington, TX’s […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Sean McConnell Follows His Sign With Indie Folk Earworm “Here We Go”
As instant gratification becomes the norm and certainty is worn as armor, Sean McConnell is choosing patience and ambiguity––especially when it comes to himself. “I think embracing the blurry lines is a sign of getting older and just having more life experience,” he says. “It can be healthy to break your own boxes.” Sean is […]