SONG PREMIERE: James Hyland Translates History Through Country Rocker “Today’s A Good Day To Die (Battle of the Greasy Grass)”
James Hyland got his start in music as a member of cult favorites the South Austin Jug Band, who made a name for themselves in the Texas music scene in the early 2000s with their good-hearted bluegrass-inspired Americana. Eventually the band members went separate ways, embarking on other musical endeavors. Hyland decided to pursue his […]
Session Musician Extraordinaires Waddy Wachtel & Danny Kortchmar Reflect On A Lifetime Of Famous Guitar Parts (INTERVIEW)
They are legends but if you’re a normal everyday listener to music, their names may not be as familiar to you as the people they have played with and the hit records they have played on. Know that guitar part that intros Stevie Nicks’ “Edge Of Seventeen”? That’s Waddy Wachtel. Happen to hear Don Henley’s […]
Dweezil Zappa Gives ‘Hot Rats’ & Other Hot Stuff A Ride In Tucson (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Dweezil Zappa brought forth a searing concert of his father’s music to Tucson’s Rialto Theatre on February 19th. The show embraces the legacy of Frank Zappa’s 1969 Hot Rats album that was Frank Zappa’s first studio album released after the Mothers of Invention dissolved. The album was very jazz-influenced consisting of many instrumental solos and […]
Drive-By Truckers Give Webster Hall a 28 Song Ass Whuppin’ (SHOW REVIEW)
The five-piece Drive-By Truckers pulled into New York City on Friday night February 21st to play a show at the recently renovated Webster Hall as they tour behind their excellent, politically motivated record, The Unraveling. The group seemed revved up walking out to the stage and while there was a clear focus on their new […]
King Krule Digs Into A Grey Psyche On ‘Man Alive’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Man Alive! is the third album from the London based artist King Krule (real name Archy Marshall) and it’s a gloomy mix of everything from hip-hop to noise rock to jazz. Marshall walks a fine line between artistic experimentation and somber passages he combines disparate elements into an urban grey rain cloud of a record. […]
The Hold Steady Plan 2020 Constructive Summer Shows
The Hold Steady have announced 2020’s Constructive Summer performances. The dates begin with sold out shows in Minneapolis, MN on Friday, April 3 at First Avenue as part of the legendary club’s 50th Anniversary celebration, and a two-show doubleheader on Saturday, April 4 at 7th St Entry. In June, the band will then head to […]
Judas Priest Reveals 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour
One of heavy metal’s all-time greats, Judas Priest will be celebrating their 50th anniversary this year with a world tour coming to the US in the fall. The 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour will also feature Sabaton as openers and is being fueled by the highest-charting album of Priest’s career ‘Firepower’ which peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200. “Judas Priest are primed and ready to deliver the […]
WATCH: Jimmy Fallon Join Joe Russo’s Almost Dead For Neil Young’s “Fuc#in Up”
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead joined forces with The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon and Band of Changes front-man Chris Harford for a rousing take on Neil Young’s “Fuckin’ Up” at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester, NY on Sunday evening, February 23rd. The comedian made his surprise appearance during the encore when he sauntered on stage, […]
Ed O’Brien of Radiohead Plans North American Tour
Fresh off triumphant sold-out intimate pre-tour events in Toronto, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, Ed O’Brien of Radiohead has announced his first full scale North American tour under his EOB banner. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday at 10am local time. Fans who pre-order EOB’s upcoming album Earth will be treated to […]
Pet Shop Boys and New Order Confirm Co-Headlining ‘The Unity Tour’
Pet Shop Boys and New Order today confirm a co-headlining tour of North America. The two British electronic bands have announced that The Unity Tour kicks off September 5 in Toronto and sees stops in select cities including Madison Square Garden in New York, Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and more. Both bands will play a full set with the headliner alternating each night. Full list of dates below. Tickets […]
The Drive-By Truckers Bring ‘The Unraveling’ to Somerville, MA (PHOTOS/SETLIST)
The Drive-By Truckers hit the Boston area on Saturday, February 22nd for a show at the Somerville Theatre in Somerville, MA. The band is currently on tour in support of their new album The Unraveling. Setlist: Made Up English Oceans Rosemary with a Bible and a Gun Slow Ride Argument Heroin Again 3 Dimes Down […]
The Black Keys Announce “Lets Rock” Summer Tour with Allah-Las, Gary Clark Jr., Marcus King Band, Yola, Jessy Wilson
Today, The Black Keys have confirmed their 35-date “Let’s Rock” summer tour with performances in cities including Seattle, Dallas, Boston, New York, Tampa & Jacksonville (full dates below). Each date on the tour will feature special guest Gary Clark Jr., with the exception of the July 10th Berkeley show which will feature support from Allah-Las. […]
Kraftwerk Returns To U.S. For Summer 3-D Concert Tour
The multi-media project Kraftwerk was started in 1970 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. They set up their electronic Kling Klang Studio in Düsseldorf, Germany where they conceived and produced all Kraftwerk albums. By the mid-1970’s Kraftwerk had achieved international recognition for their revolutionary electronic‚ soundscapes and their musical experimentation with robotics and other […]
30 Years Ago Today – The Byrds’ David Crosby, Roger McGuinn, and Chris Hillman Reunite at Roy Orbison Tribute Show
SONG PREMIERE: The Holy Knives Achieve Cinematic Sound With Fusion of Dark Synth and Western on “Cathedral”
The Holy Knives is composed of brothers Kyle and Kody Valentine, whose music layers baritone vocals over Western soundscapes with downtempo grooves. Born and raised in New Orleans and now residing in San Antonio, The Holy Knives are gearing up to release their new EP Always Gone. Instead of a traditional release, the duo is […]
‘Better Call Saul’ Returns with Delicious Slow Burn of an Opener (TV REVIEW)
The best show on television finally returns.
SONG PREMIERE: The Matinée Delivers Explosive Soulful Rock Via “Trouble Is”
Every great story is like a long winding road, no matter where it leads, it has to start somewhere. It’s been a decade since singer Matt Layzell and guitarist Matt Rose spent a few hazy days writing songs in a rustic cabin on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast. Since then, The Matinée has evolved from its […]
Ozzy Osbourne Breaks From Expected Metal Formula On ‘Ordinary Man’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
The joke of the title of Ozzy Osbourne’s Ordinary Man, his 12th solo album, and first in almost a decade, is that there’s nothing ordinary about the 71-year-old metal icon. And it’s true. Who else could release an album featuring Elton John, Slash and Travis Scott? But the title also speaks to Osbourne’s accessibility. Sure […]
JJ Wilde and The Blue Stones Pour A Rock Exhibition at Brooklyn’s Rough Trade (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
February 19th at Rough Trade in Brooklyn was a night for straight-up rock and roll – no hip hop toss-ins, no pop sentiments, no funk bass lines; just unapologetic, in your face rock and roll. The night started off with JJ Wilde and her band. Wilde is from Ontario, and at only 27, commands the […]
Joe Bonamassa Shares Summer Tour Dates
Two-time GRAMMY-nominated blues-rock sensation Joe Bonamassa announces U.S. tour dates for summer 2020, as he heads out on the road for his extensive spring U.S. tour. The newly announced dates will include performances at the coveted Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, two nights at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, and a selection of […]