LISTEN: Wynonna & Bob Weir Share New Rendition of “Ramble On Rose”
Last week Wynonna & The Big Noise teamed up with Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead for an exciting show at the legendary San Francisco venue The Fillmore. During the set they covered many classic tracks by both acts, including “Why Not Me” by The Judd’s and “Ramble On Rose” by the Dead. “Well OK, this is a train that’s […]
John Moen Talks New Eyelids LP ‘The Accidental Falls’, Collaborating with Larry Beckett, Power Pop Inspirations (INTERVIEW)
It’s sad to say that in the realm of power pop, the word underrated comes to mind with far too many acts. It’s hard to pinpoint the reason, but the genre has always seemed to fall below the radar of the mainstream. Of course, there are exceptions like Cheap Trick, Elvis Costello, XTC, and R.E.M., […]
Cody Jinks Honors and Evolves Country Music in Nebraska with Alex Williams and Nikki Lane (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Before Cody Jinks and The Tone-Deaf Hippies performed the last song of their show at Nebraska’s Ralston Arena on Friday, February 7th, Buck Bennett had a few words to say. Bennett, who runs Buck’s Bar and Grill in the tiny town of Venice, Nebraska, said he’s been a fan ever since Jinks walked into his […]
20 Years Ago Today- Legendary Badass Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Dies at 70 (Watch Live In Tokyo ’90)
The New Pornographers Deliver Career-Spanning Set in Austin, TX (PHOTOS)
On Monday, February 10th, The New Pornographers brought their winter tour to Emo’s in Austin, Texas.
Puss N Boots (Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson, & Catherine Popper) Hits On Originals & Covers Via “Sister” (ALBUM REVIEW)
Most often female trios are associated with three top-notch vocalists, who get instrumental support from others, usually session players. After all, the album Trio from Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt was the blueprint for this kind of aggregation. Puss N Boots is different. Not only do all three members, Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson […]
Wannabe Reviews Spanish Love Songs’ ‘Brave Faces Everyone’
In the latest Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle offers his illustrated commentary on Brave Faces Everyone, the new album from punk rockers Spanish Love Songs, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):
Marty Stuart Celebrates Pivotal 1999 Concept Album ‘The Pilgrim’ with ‘The Pilgrim: A Wall-to-Wall Odyssey’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
One of the most telling aspects of Marty Stuart’s 1999 concept album The Pilgrim is that it essentially moved his style into a totally new direction, from chart-topping hits, into some of the best concept albums we’ve heard in any genre over the past two decades. They include Souls Chapel, Badlands, Ghost Train, and Way […]
Iconic Electronic Duo Underworld Reveal North American May Tour
British electronic pioneers Underworld (Rick Smith, Karl Hyde) announce a triumphant return to North America – their first series of shows here since selling out the Hollywood Bowl 5 years ago. This tour coincides with the 40th anniversary of Smith and Hyde meeting and setting out on one of the longest lasting creative partnerships in electronic music. Underworld will […]
Legendary Noise Rock Duo Lightning Bolt Announce West Coast Tour
Following the release of their new album Sonic Citadel, legendary duo Lightning Bolt have announced a tour throughout the US west coast, including a set at Eric Andre’s Block Party. Ahead of the shows, Lightning Bolt are reissuing two of their lauded albums, Ride The Skies and Hypermagic Mountain in special deluxe editions. Lightning Bolt […]
Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Stephen Stills, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Lead Light Up The Blues 6 —Concert to Benefit Autism Speaks
Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Stephen Stills, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Lucius, Fantastic Negrito, Chris Stills, Oliver Stills, and emcee Jack Black, plus many special guests, will return to Los Angeles on Saturday, May 30 at The Greek Theatre for the Light Up The Blues 6 —Concert to Benefit Autism Speaks. Hosted once again by Kristen and Stephen Stills, the event will feature performances by three […]
Charley Crockett, John Doe & Exene, Pokey Lafarge Top Roots Roadhouse Festival 2020 Lineup
Formed in 2010, the Roots Roadhouse Festival celebrates its annual season of roots music on March 29th, 2020. Roots Roadhouse is an all day festival that takes place on the legendary Echo and Echoplex stages in addition to their patio stages. The festival’s programming is characteristically musically multifarious, blending elements of roots music including outlaw, […]
Sheryl Crow, Nickel Creek, Billy Strings, Dawes and More to Play Moon River Festival 2020
After revealing its return to Chattanooga, TN’s Coolidge Park on September 12 & 13, 2020, Moon River Music Festival presented by Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors in partnership with AC Entertainment shares its full lineup today. The 2020 list of performers includes Sheryl Crow, Nickel Creek, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Ben Rector, Billy Strings, […]
Nap Eyes Announce New LP ‘Snapshot of a Beginner’, Share Video for “Mark Zuckerberg”
Nap Eyes will release their new album, Snapshot of a Beginner, their most concentrated and hi-fi effort to date, on March 27th via Jagjaguwar / Royal Mountain, in partnership with Paradise of Bachelors. Throughout the album, there’s an immediately noticeable leap in arrangement and muscle, one that still holds the raw, nervous energy and the […]
The 66th Edition of Newport Jazz Festival Reveals Lineup: Norah Jones, Wynton Marsalis, Diana Krall, and more
Incredible ensembles, global superstars, legendary instrumentalists and genre-bending up-and-comers make up the first wave of artists announced today for the 66th edition of Newport Jazz. Curated by Artistic Director Christian McBride and founder George Wein, the Festival takes place August 7-9 at Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the […]
Nicole Atkins Announces New LP ‘Italian Ice’ via Single Lock Records
The wild magic of the Jersey Shore boardwalk has inspired musicians across generations, but it takes a uniquely distinct vision to go find that slice of regional wonder in Northern Alabama. On Italian Ice (April 17 / Single Lock Records), that’s exactly what Nicole Atkins has done, taking over the hallowed Muscle Shoals Sound Studio […]
Dwight Yoakam Sticks to Honky Tonk and Hits at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City, OR (SHOW REVIEW)
Being in a casino for a concert is a surreal reminder that, at its core, music is entertainment. Country star and actor Dwight Yoakam is a tried and true entertainer, so it makes sense that these days he spends much of his time playing the casino circuit. This is also often a sign that one […]
The Decemberists Setting Sail On 20th Anniversary Summer Tour
The Decemberists have announced a special Summer 2020 North American tour to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the band which was first formed in 2000 in Portland, Oregon. Ticket and VIP package pre-sales are underway with a public on-sale beginning Friday, February 14 at 10:00am local time. The band has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from each […]
The Strokes Announce New LP ‘The New Abornormal’ Out 4/10
The Strokes announce the release of their first new album in seven years, The New Abnormal, on April 10, 2020 via Cult/RCA. The band debuted the first new song and Mike Burakoff-directed video, “At The Door,” during their performance at Senator Bernie Sanders’ University of New Hampshire rally last night. Listen to “At The Door” below. The band, who rang in the new year […]
SONG PREMIERE: Witch’s Wall Takes Mac DeMarco Styled Chill Indie To Creative Peak Via “Witch’s Wall”
Witch’s Wall crafts a seamless brew of dreamy indie pop and psychedelia-shaded experimental rock. Beginning in northeast Alabama, lead songwriter David Smith was raised in a large family of music enthusiasts. Upon discovering 311 in middle school, and Radiohead in high school, Smith shifted focus to music before relocating to Birmingham. As his tastes changed, […]