Billy Strings Covers Em All- 11 Must Hear Cover Songs From The Skilled Picker
While Billy Strings has garnered a well-deserved reputation as an incredibly talented songwriter, selling out venues across the United States and becoming a must-see Americana/bluegrass artist. Strings and his band have also managed to put its own unique stamp on a number of cover songs, running the gamut from traditional bluegrass to modern-day pop songs […]
Hiss Golden Messenger Confronts Tough Questions with Uplifting Possibilities in Portland, OR (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
In September, Hiss Golden Messenger released a sweet new album, Terms of Surrender, on Merge Records. On Wednesday, October 9th, M.C. Taylor brought his band to the Aladdin Theater in Portland, Oregon to explore his groove-infused ruminations. If you can know a man by the company he keeps, it might be worth mentioning that a […]
X Release “Delta 88 Nightmare” – First New Song In 30 Years
Legendary punk rockers X have today released via Fat Possum, “Delta 88 Nightmare,” newly recorded music – and their first new song in 30 years. The band has also released a video directed by Henry Mortensen, which can be seen below.. The 7” will be released on November 29, fans can pre-order and stream the […]
The Music Of Cream Announces 2020 Disraeli Gears Tour
The Music of Cream, the pedigree of hallowed ’60s trio Cream: Kofi Baker (Ginger Baker’s son), Malcolm Bruce (Jack Bruce’s son) and Will Johns (Eric Clapton’s nephew), have announced an exciting new tour for 2020. Honoring the legendary band’s landmark album Disraeli Gears, the 40-date North American outing will feature Disraeli Gears performed in its entirety followed by a set of additional hits and rarities from Cream, Clapton, Blind Faith […]
The Milk Carton Kids Continue Time Honored Sound On ‘The Only Ones’
The 2018 release from Eagle Rock, California folk duo All the Things That I Did and All the Things That I Didn’t Do, found The Milk Carton Kids expanding their sound with minimal pianos, extra layers of strings and drums. For their follow up, however, the duo retreats to just the voices and acoustic guitars […]
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Nominees Revealed: Dave Matthews Band, Depeche Mode, Soundgarden & More
The Nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 have been revealed and its a diverse bunch made up mainly elder rock veterans that include: Pat Benatar Dave Matthews Band Depeche Mode The Doobie Brothers Whitney Houston Judas Priest Kraftwerk MC5 Motörhead Nine Inch Nails The Notorious B.I.G. Rufus featuring […]
Angel Olsen Evolves with Impressively Cohesive and Resoundingly Huge Sound on ‘All Mirrors’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
All Mirrors, Angel Olsen’s fourth full-length album, out now on Jagjaguwar, belongs in the canon of essential break-up albums, but more Exile in Guyville than Rumours or Blue. It wasn’t so much her own heartache that Olsen studied and mined for the album, but the act of facing herself and the self-acceptance and forgiveness she […]
13 Years Ago Today – Final Concert at CBGB Staged by Patti Smith (Watch “Elegie” Live ’06)
2020 Oscars: An Early Look at Best Picture Nomination Chances
While it feels as though Oscar season is far away, studios begin ramping up their campaigns for awards around this time each year. The buzz has already begun and the excitement is starting to build. Already, betting sites are laying odds on what films from this year we’re likely to hear more about come nomination […]
Yacht Rock Revue Announces “Hot Dads In Tight Jeans” U.S. Tour
The Atlanta-based torchbearer of lite-rock culture Yacht Rock Revue has announced their 2020 “Hot Dads In Tight Jeans” U.S tour. In partnership with Live Nation and SiriusXM, the group will take their acclaimed show back on the road beginning in January. Tickets will be available starting October 18th at 10AM local time An immersive and fan-oriented live experience, […]