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 […]