LISTEN: Pixies Share Potent New Song “Human Crime”
Pixies – Black Francis, Joey Santiago, David Lovering, and Paz Lenchantin – have announced “Human Crime,” a brand new digital-exclusive single and music video – and their first new release since September 2020 – both set for release on Wednesday, March 2 (Infectious/BMG). Written by Charles Thompson, the track was produced and mixed by Tom Dalgety, […]
50 Years Ago Today – Stevie Wonder Releases ‘Music Of My Mind’ LP
Landon Lloyd Miller of The Wall Chargers Focuses on Folk and Americana with Solo Debut ‘Light Shines Through’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
As frontman for Louisiana-based band The Wall Chargers, Landon Lloyd Miller played an eclectic mix of self-described “space western” music with nods to psych rock, shoegaze, folk, and soul. It’s a bit surprising, then, that his first solo effort, Light Shines Through, would strip away many of those influences for a more slimmed down focus […]
SONG PREMIERE: Jefferson Ross Makes Good With Twangy Soft Rocker “High Times in the Low Country”
Southern folk artist, Jefferson Ross, is a songwriter, singer, guitar slinger and painter weaving stories for the ears and the eyes. Based in The Peach State, Jefferson travels throughout the U.S. and Europe performing his original music and displaying his art at festivals and galleries across the South. For years, Jefferson lived in Nashville playing for a number of recording artists […]
Sugaray Rayford Mixes Old and Contemporary Soul Sounds on ‘In Too Deep’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Sugaray Rayford is an artist who has been nominated for a Grammy and won multiple Blues Music Awards, including the B. B. King Entertainer of the Year in 2020. He has long operated with one foot firmly planted both in soul and the blues. Some of his previous albums have been very blues-heavy with sounds […]
James Gaiters Soul Revival Pays Tribute to Organist John Patton’s 1968 Blue Note Classic With ‘Understanding Reimagined’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Understanding Reimagined is the third installment in this writer’s self-dubbed “2022 – the year of the organ-oriented bands.” Ah, you may recall “organ-led” but in this case, the bandleader is Columbus, Ohio-based drummer James Gaiters, who leads a quartet featuring saxophonist Eddie Bayard, guitarist Kevin Turner and organist Robert Mason, the James Gaiters Soul Revival […]
Wannabe Reviews Bob Fleming & The Cambria Iron Co.’s ‘Remnants’
In the latest Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle offers his illustrated commentary on Remnants, the new album from Bob Fleming & The Cambria Iron Co., in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):
Karate Returns With First Tour In 17 Years
While Karate might have missed a new generation with its blend of jazz and punk, the Boston band has recently been having a reissue spree by Numero Group. The band will be boing on tour this summer for their first outing in 17 years – which features eight shows total in all indie rock favorited […]
Calexico Shares “Harness The Wind” Off ‘El Mirador’ & North American Tour Dates
Calexico recently announced their 10th studio album ‘El Mirador’ and today they are sharing the album track “Harness The Wind”, which features backing vocals from Iron & Wine’s Sam Beam. Listen below. “When we recorded “Harness the Wind” it felt like we tapped into a spark of bright light and positivity,” said singer and Calexico co-founder Joey Burns. “Everything […]
S.G. Goodman Announces Second Album ‘Teeth Marks’ – Shares Title Track
Kentucky Rock N’ Roll truth-teller S.G. Goodman today announced the release of her forthcoming sophomore album Teeth Marks. Released June 3 via Verve Forecast, it is steeped in her caustic wit and social commentary, specifically exploring the various and often painful indelible marks that love can leave behind. Mining garage rock, Appalachian folk and post-punk influence, […]
Feist Announces ‘Multitudes’ Shows in Denver, LA, Seattle, Stanford- Intimate Performance Of New Songs
In an unconventional production, Feist invites the audience to reclaim the stage with Multitudes; an intimate performance of new songs. Following its development in Hamburg and subsequent tour in North America in 2021, Multitudes makes its United States premiere this April & May with limited capacity performances in Denver, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Stanford. Tickets for Multitudes will go on […]
WATCH: Jim James Perform Solo Acoustic Version of “In Color” On ‘The Tonight Show’
Last night, Jim James of My Morning Jacket performed a solo acoustic version of “In Color” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The performance was filmed at the famed RCA Studio A in Nashville, TN by Danny Clinch. “In Color” is the current single from My Morning Jacket’s critically acclaimed self-titled album from 2021. Check it out below!
Tyler The Creator, Kali Uchis & Vince Staples Bring Ambitious ‘Call Me If Your Get Lost Tour’ To Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
With thousands of screaming fans shaking Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on February 28th, Tyler, the Creator staged his most ambitious live show yet as part of the “Call Me If You Get Lost Tour.” The last time Glide covered Tyler, the Creator was at his standout headlining spot at Outside Lands. This time around, […]
The Fearless Flyers Live Out Their Jazz Pop Calling (FEATURE)
It would be understandable if someone who’s never listened to The Fearless Flyers thinks their instrumental post-modern funk might be nerdy, or that it perhaps falls into the Jamband category or that it’s experimental Bitches Brew-type jazz, but the band’s songs are written with catchy pop-length arrangements that hook listeners and take them through the changes, […]
On ‘ Wild Loneliness’ Superchunk Cooks Up Effective Batch Of Diverse Tunes (ALBUM REVIEW)
On 2018’s What A Time To Be Alive the long-running outfit Superchunk delivered their most aggressive and successful album in years with a powerful lashing out of the failing world around them. They are still dealing with collapsing institutions but on Wild Loneliness they trade in their punk angst for sweet-sounding indie rock that manages […]
Scintillating Live 1978-2016 Live Performances From John McLaughlin Represented in ‘John McLaughlin: The Montreux Years’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Unlike some of the Montreux Years series, of which this is the fifth installment, John McLaughlin: The Montreux Years presents six different bands and/or configurations as opposed to one continuous concert, as it marks the iconic guitarist’s performances from 1978 through 2016. Fans will immediately recognize that these are all date later than the early […]
SONG PREMIERE: Anya Anastasia Shares Dreamy and Reflective Art-rock Tune “Spinning Heads”
Anya Anastasia’s new music is a powerful blend of experimental folk and West-African inspired desert rock. The originality of the songwriting and captivating melodies draw you in to the strange and dreamlike landscapes the music evokes. Anya’s lush arrangements, intricate guitar work and intriguing vocals weave together to create beautifully crafted songs featuring Gareth Chin […]
35 Years Ago Today: Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris Release Debut Album As ‘Trio’
LISTEN: Jeff Cormack Builds & Bridges Sublime Melodic Passages Via “Modern Love”
Jeff Cormack is a multi-instrumental writer, producer, designer, and creative director. Cormack is the founder of Staycation Records and its creative services partner Audiohook.io. He has collaborated with everyone from major labels, agencies, content creators, artists, and leading global brands to create an award-winning sound for content. Check out Cormack’s uplifting and colorful new single, “Modern Love.” The […]
LISTEN: Maya Rain Lays Down Some Sweet Neo-Soul Grooves On “O.Y.H (Hold Me)”
Maya Rain is a Brighton, UK based Singer Songwriter/R&B artist, her music incorporates elements of Jazz & Hip Hop grooves that accompany her striking melodies & lyrics. With a smooth and effortless complexion, Rain delivers neo-soul wonderment on her new single, “O.Y.H (Hold Me).” Her voice propels the track, a top a low-end groove touched by experimental […]