Wannabe Reviews The Specials’ ‘Encore’
In the latest Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle offers his illustrated commentary on Encore, the first new album from legendary British band The Specials in 37 years, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):
29 Years Ago Today- The Black Crowes Release Debut Studio LP ‘Shake Your Money Maker’ (Watch Live Linkpop ’90)
SONG PREMIERE: Travis Hayes Drops Defining Emotional Anthem ‘Harrowed Hearts”
Travis Hayes’ sophomore LP, Sleepless, encompasses many restless nights where the San Francisco singer-songwriter found himself grieving until all hours of the night. “Two years ago, I had the wind knocked out of me,” Hayes explains. “One of my closest friends was hit and killed by a drunk driver.” Hayes found that in order to abate the fear, frustration, […]
Ryan Bingham Offers “Classic Bingham” With 15 Song Journey ‘American Love Song’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Ryan Bingham has a distinctive voice. It has an underlying weariness like maybe he spent the previous night trying to be heard in a loud room, but it also has an electric resonance, like he’s somehow able to amplify himself without the need for electronics. That kind of immediately-recognizable vocal character can become a prison […]
The Motet Transfer Their Modern Funk To Philadelphia’s Fillmore (PHOTOS)
The Motet transported their modern take on whimsical 70’s disco funk to Philadelphia’s Fillmore on February 8th. The band is touring in support of their most recent album Death or Devotion. Photos by Cathy Poulton
Mavis Staples Announces Trio of 80th Birthday Shows
Mavis Staples is thrilled to announce three celebratory shows commemorating her 80th birthday this year. Presented by Newport Folk, the shows will take place this May at New York City’s Apollo Theater, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and Los Angeles’s Theatre at Ace Hotel. Called ‘Mavis & Friends: Celebrating 80 Years of Mavis Staples’, the trio of shows […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Native Harrow Let’s It All Go With Soulful Folk Tune “Happier Now”
Devin Tuel may consider herself to be an artist meant for a different time, but she now finds herself inhabiting her own true place. The singer-songwriter is at home in Upstate NY reflecting on her third album, Happier Now, released under her nom de plume, Native Harrow, as well as the difficult sojourn the former […]
Beirut Kicks Off ‘Gallipoli’ Tour at Brooklyn Steel with Helado Negro (PHOTOS)
Beirut kicked off the tour behind their latest release Gallipoli with a sold out show at New York City’s Brooklyn Steel on Saturday, February 9th. Helado Negro opened.
Jason Isbell & Father John Misty Team Up For Summer Tour
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit and Father John Misty are teaming up for a Summer co-headline tour. Both bands will be playing about 60 minute sets each night, and the shows will be opened by Jade Bird (June 6th – June 25th) and Erin Rae (June 27th – June 29th). Tickets go on sale to the general public this […]
