Lord of the Files Music: Best Songs Inspired by Timeless Masterpiece
The Lord of the Flies by William Golding is a Literary Phenomenon. Millions of people all across the world have read it, and it has been a must reading in educational institutions for over fifty years. Furthermore, this book has been adapted into a movie twice, in 1963 and 1990. William’s work pervades today’s popular […]
CBD and Music – Can It Fuel An Artist’s Creativity?
Whether it’s for the antidepressant properties or vocal cords care, CBD is getting more and more popular. But how can it improve creativity?
LISTEN: Sam Saint Jones Delivers Garage Rock 101 Via “Little By Little”
Sam Saint Jones is the project of Sam Muir, a Sydney based artist who delves into all forms of music across several projects. Sam Saint Jones is his passion project, pouring his heart and soul into the music he creates and tells intimately of his deepest emotions. The soundscapes find themselves floating between shoegaze and folk-rock, creating a very […]
LISTEN: Soft Cheese Smoke Up Must Hear Genre Slice Up On ‘Raspberries’
Born out of a solo project, songwriter, Hugh Jepson started Soft Cheese to move in a new musical direction – a challenge to exercise more restraint and write more intentionally. The result is Jepson’s distilled pop sensibilities entwined with a melody focused garage rock approach that reaches fans of an array of genres. Check out […]
LISTEN: Wet Leather Break Out 80’s Toto Echoing Power Pop Rock ala “Temporary”
Wet Leather are stuck between stations. The odd-band out and the perpetual underdog, they’ve stayed around the New York scene long enough to see their favorite venues shuttered, to watch great bands form and break up. These were spaces where they managed to feel at home and never managed to blend in with the scenery, and they never […]
WATCH: Drive-By Truckers Share Video For Ramones’ Cover of “The KKK Took My Baby Away”
Drive–By Truckers are celebrating the physical release of their acclaimed second album of 2020, The New OK, by sharing the official music video for their fiery cover of The Ramones’ classic “The KKK Took My Baby Away,” featuring vocals by bassist Matt Patton. The New OK will be released on CD and limited red vinyl via ATO Records this […]
SONG PREMIERE: Bobcat Rob & The Nightly Howl Bring On Righteous Melodic Flow Via “Beauty In The World”
Bobcat Rob croons with a voice likened to honey drizzled over burning coals. His songs are as uplifting as they are haunting, drawing on visceral truths and common threads to weave captivating tales. From quiet to loud, reserved to explosive, each song carries its own weight and settles deep into the listener. ‘Engineer’, ‘Drainpipes’ and […]
SONG PREMIERE: The Boxcar Suite Cover the Gamut of Rock and Roll on “Lit Hunk”
Write-up by David Haynes Every city seems to have its own sound, influenced by its flora and fauna. For L.A., it’s the ocean breezes and Sunset Strip. For N.Y.C., it’s the crowded streets and the constant glow of a city that never sleeps. For Dayton, OH, it’s the converted warehouses and factories – which is […]
SONG PREMIERE: Terry Klein Shares World Of 1917 Meets 2020 Folk Original “The Last Great Christmas”
Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter Terry Klein draws inspiration from musical heroes like Hank Williams, John Prine, and Lightnin Hopkins, but also from literature, film, and painting. His debut record, Great Northern, was produced by Walt Wilkins. Great Northern appeared on multiple 2017 Top Ten lists and garnered praise from Rodney Crowell and Mary Gauthier. Klein and Wilkins teamed up […]
LISTEN: We The Commas Deliver Soul Music Redesign On Courageous “THE RZN”
Southern California has long been known for its beach culture and zen lifestyle, and We the Commas is bringing a fresh perspective to its hometown mantra. The emerging San Diego-based band is comprised of three brothers: Lenny (the oldest who recently graduated college where he studied film), Jordy (the middle sibling and current psychology major […]
LISTEN: Glom Graciously Layers LCD Electronic Tones On Fuzzy New Single “Fomo”
A six-piece band of multi-instrumentalists, Glom is a classic alt-rock inspired act formed in Brooklyn, New York. The group started when childhood friends Sean Dunnevant, Peter Beiser, Sahil Ansari, and Jonathan Harwood got together in high school to play Beatles and Strokes covers. Now also including Jordan Wolff and Jonathan Crandall, Glom is gearing up […]
LISTEN: Viagra Boys Share John Prine Cover “In Spite Of Ourselves” Feat Amy Taylor
Stockholm post-punk band Viagra Boys have dropped a new single from their forthcoming album Welfare Jazz out January 8th via YEAR0001. “In Spite Of Ourselves” (below) featuring Amy Taylor of Amyl and the Sniffers and originally written by the late John Prine, rides the twangy country duet through an apocalyptic thunderstorm. Of the song Sebestian […]
Jimmy Eat World Announce ‘Phoenix Sessions’ Stream Covering Three Different Career Chapters
A year, a week and a day from their last live performance at KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas, critically acclaimed alternative rock band Jimmy Eat World are excited to announce Phoenix Sessions, a global stream performance series in partnership with Danny Wimmer Presents. Watch the trailer below… To kick off 2021, the band will come together for one-of-a-kind performances of three […]
25 Years Later: Phish Hits The Big Time At Philly’s Spectrum: Looking Back at Hometown Game Changer
Phish in the mid ’90s was largely a secret community. Dorm rooms and high school cafeterias pulsed with talk about Phish… what the hell was Gamehedge?, what do they say in You Enjoy Myself? and why does the drummer wear a dress? Nothing congealed into a tangible understanding of who this band was, it simply […]
45 Years Ago Today – Parliament Lands The Funk With ‘Mothership Connection’ LP (Watch Live ’76)
SONG PREMIERE: The Dawn Drapes Stir Up Big Psych Pop Sound on “You Are The One”
The Dawn Drapes are Michael Sanzo and Daniel Rice. Formed in Harrisonburg, VA in 2010, the duo have been writing, recording, and touring with an incredible cast of musicians. Their sound is extremely eclectic and changes from song to song while still maintaining a cohesive mentality. Their newest release is a fine example of how […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Space Kamp Look on the Bright Side with Stony Upbeat Single “Sunrays No Shade”
Space Kamp, comprised of Oskee and Adoo, recently released their album Electric Lemonade and topped the charts at #7 on the Google Music Reggae Album Charts, #15 on iTunes Reggae Album Charts, and #80 on Neilson’s Rap Charts! A critic and fan favorite, the new album has received accolades from tastemakers at UndergroundHipHop Blog, TopShelf […]
Eels Balance Quiet Moments and Upbeat Indie Pop on ‘Earth To Dora’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
While I don’t think anyone would ever characterize Mark Oliver Everett’s music as optimistic, his latest effort, Earth To Dora, is probably the closest he has come in decades. Recording under his longtime moniker Eels, this LP features plenty of drum loops and electronic flourishes but is much less sterile than his 2018 album The Deconstruction. […]
‘Somewhere You Feel Free:Tom Petty And Los Angeles’ Covers Petty’s Pivotal So Cal Experience (BOOK REVIEW)
Christopher McKittrick’s previous book, Can’t Give It Away On Seventh Avenue: The Rolling Stones in New York City, is an adoring if ultimately academic chronology of the iconic British band’s love affair with The Big Apple. Somewhere You Feel Free: Tom Petty And Los Angeles is somewhat similar in its concept, but the author delves […]
LISTEN: RESPONS Offers Straight-Talking R&B Flows On Crisp New Single “Maise”
Hailing from the quiet suburbs of Leighton Buzzard, England, at R&B artist Billy Crabtree aka RESPONS has a vulnerable approach to vocal delivery with a future-facing commitment to speaking his truth. Whether it’s mental health, self-empowerment, or introspective musings on family life, RESPONS is straight-talking. Making waves in 2020 with his recent collaboration with Samm Henshaw and Barney Artist, […]