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VIDEO PREMIERE: Son of the Velvet Rat Embrace Uncertainty with Folk-Soul Noir on “Beautiful Disarray”
Son of the Velvet Rat is the solo musical endeavor and masked identity of Georg Altziebler and his wife, Heike Binder. In 2013 the duo left their hometown of Graz, Austria for the endless highways of America, finally settling along the edge of California’s Mojave Desert, in Joshua Tree. Their new album, Solitary Company, will […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Lorenzo Wolff Collaborates with Bartees Strange on Soul-pop Rendition of Judee Sill’s “The Pearl”
Producer and multi-instrumentalist Lorenzo Wolff first encountered the beguiling music of Judee Sill back in 2010 on a playlist created by tour-mate Henry Wolfe during one of those long, typically dull, drives between gigs. He still recalls how the late, much lamented singer/songwriter’s music stood out “like a briar patch in a line of palm […]
LISTEN: Emerging Pop Artist Charlie Houston Possesses Pop Dynamic Wisdom on “Calls”
Each song from 19-year old emerging Canadian indie-pop artist Charlie Houston is an emotional time capsule with relatable self-discovery storytelling and breathy, androgynous vocals. Freshly signed to Arts & Crafts, the genre-bending artist has announced her forthcoming debut I Hate Spring EP out April 23. Check out Houston’single “Calls” (below) a ringer that stands out with its own […]
LISTEN: Aaron Espe Delivers Poetic Children’s Song For Grownups Via “Free”
Check out the lovely and focused new single “Free” (below) from Nashville based singer-songwriter Aaron Espe. With a straightforward and inviting vocal musing, Espe has a strong grasp on bashful and poetic lyrical design. Set to a restrained bed of a twinking piano and lightly finger-picked acoustic guitar, Espe combines witty wordplay to create a welcoming […]
30 Years Ago Today – Motörhead Released ‘1916’ LP – Last To Feature Phil “Philthy Animal” In Entirety
The Kinks Present ‘The Moneygoround,’ One Man Show Live Stream on 1/29
Continuing the 50th celebrations and following December’s special multi-format release of Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One, The Kinks return again with the unveiling of The Moneygoround one-man show live stream – available to watch as a one time broadcast HERE at The Kinks’ YouTube channel on January 29th at 8PM (GMT). Subscribe to the channel now to set a reminder. Ray Davies […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Yosh & Yimmy Take Heartful Turn on Number Written About Tom Petty’s Death: “The Day You Learned To Fly”
Two independent Texas songwriters, Josh Glenn (San Antionio) and Jimmy Willden (Corpus Christi) teamed up in the Spring of 2016 at Yosh & Yimmy and began playing shows together. Shortly thereafter they started writing music and agreed to focus their attention on the very heart of folk music: thoughtful lyrics, harmonizing vocals, and bushy beards. […]
SONG PREMIERE: Jack Keyes Lends Intimate and Whispery Vocals to Enchanting Folk Single “Ferdinand”
The human condition strives for transcendence—anywhere we are, we want to be somewhere else. These days, though, there is no place else to go. For us earthbound folk, Louisville, Kentucky-based singer-songwriter Jack Keyes offers his debut full-length, The Moon Is Too High. It’s a getaway album, featuring 10 songs of sublimely intimate experimental folk. It […]
LISTEN: Shayfer James Evokes Carnival Spirited Whimsicality On “Good Life”
NYC based Shayfer James weaves surprisingly genuine musical landscapes that evoke the gauzy, sweaty sexuality of gulf-coast barrooms and the fantastical, narcotic mysticism of a Lewis Carroll-inspired three-ring circus. Mr. James’ noir-infused, piano-driven music swaggers from dark danceable anthems to harrowing ballads with jazz lilted satire and whiskey-dirt grit. Check out “Good Life,” (below) the […]
LISTEN: Winnipeg Trio Virgo Rising Create Crafty Tribute to Julia Jacklin Via “Headlights”
Winnipeg indie-rockers Virgo Rising likes to describe themselves as “three sad girls making songs in Winnipeg,” but those familiar with the band know that this undersells the scope and depth of their vision. Emily Sinclair and sisters Lauren and Jenna Wittmann carefully construct bedroom pop unconstrained by convention; while weaving together themes of growing up, […]
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LISTEN: Bad Religion Share Celebration of Enlightenment: “Emancipation Of The Mind”
Preeminent Los Angeles band Bad Religion have just released “Emancipation Of The Mind,” an outtake from the band’s critically acclaimed 2019 album Age Of Unreason. The track’s upbeat messaging calls for reason and open-mindedness as a new administration is welcomed into the White House today. Bad Religion have always advocated for humanism, reason, and individualism, which has never […]
Black Pumas Release Spotify Singles Featuring Cover of Rodriguez’s “Sugar Man” + “Colors” with Hypnotic Brass Band
Today the GRAMMY®-nominated Austin duo Black Pumas release their Spotify Singles – a cover of the iconic 1970 Rodriguez song “Sugar Man” and a reworking of their hit single “Colors,” which is currently nominated for Record of the Year at the 2021 GRAMMY AWARDS®. The new version of “Colors” features the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, the incredible Chicago octet of brothers who have previously collaborated with Prince, Gorillaz, […]
Fantastic Negrito To Perform ‘Have You Lost Your Mind Yet?’ Livestream at The Downtown Theatre
Fantastic Negrito is bringing Black Roots Music to a worldwide audience on Saturday, January 23, 2021. The two-time GRAMMY® Award-winner will be streaming a live concert to fans all around the world at 6:30 pm PT / 9:30 pm ET. Tickets are available exclusively through Frazier Trager Presents HERE. “I can’t believe I wrote an album […]
Bahamas Collaborates With Musicians and Acclaimed Artists For New ‘Live To Tape’ Online Series
Canada’s Bahamas has announced the brand-new online video performance series, Live To Tape. Each pre-recorded episode of Live To Tape features Bahamas (aka Afie Jurvanen) performing live from Halifax, Nova Scotia with celebrated artists performing with him remotely live from Nashville, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Perth and Toronto. Jurvanen recently released the news via his Instagram. Live To Tape […]
WATCH: Fleet Foxes Share Video For “I’m No My Season”
Fleet Foxes have shared a new video for “I’m Not My Season” off their latest album Shore, which was released digitally last fall via Anti- and will be released on all physical formats (vinyl, CD and cassette) on February 5, 2021. Preorder the album HERE). Shot at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn, NY, the performance […]
SONG PREMIERE: Run Katie Run Favors Passion Over Fame with Americana-Pop Single “15 Minutes”
Run Katie Run is a roots rock band that is a combination of Kate’s addiction to Dolly Parton, The Chicks, and Grace Potter, with a healthy smattering of Corey’s Eric Clapton-inspired guitar solos, Adam’s Shakey Graves-influenced picking, Stephen’s love for Vulfpeck-inspired bass lines, and Ian’s energized, Avett Brothers-like drumming. From 2011-2016, Kate Coleman and Corey […]
Wannabe Reviews Less Than Jake’s ‘Silver Linings’
In the latest Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle offers his illustrated commentary on Silver Linings, the new album from punk legends Less Than Jake, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):
LISTEN: Genre Benders Saint Djuni Lay Out Cinematic Crusher “Favorite Place”
Saint Djuni is the exciting new Estonia & France based genre-bending music group created by Clifford Goilo (Bone Thugs N Harmony) & Rasmus Viberg (Next To Neon). Viberg and Goilo started the project when the pandemic hit and have not been able to stop collaborating since. Check out the epic and cinematic new single “Favorite Place” (below) from the duo Saint Djuni. An orchestral introduction sets a stunning scene […]