Archive: 2022

Even though Chicago’s newest venue The Salt Shed has only been open for less than a calendar year, it has already made a huge impact. Built-in the historic, 100-year-old Morton Salt complex right on the water, The Salt Shed has already hosted Fleet Foxes, Iron and Wine, Sharon Van Etten and Jorja Smith to name […]

December 15, 2022, marks three decades since the thunderous release of Dr. Dre’s solo debut, The Chronic. The certified west coast classic acts as a turning point for hip-hop as Dre’s use of high-pitched keys and dense drum patterns would soon turn into a blueprint for any future album coming out of Los Angeles. Originally […]

A year after Covid forced the cancelation of their NYC concerts in 2021, the East LA institution Los Lobos returned to town, kicking off their three-night engagement at the gorgeous City Winery on the Hudson River on Monday night December 19th.

Casinos have always enchanted people. Over time, they opened their doors to normal people as well and not just the rich. Although today everyone can enter, casinos continue to be mysterious, interesting, and extraordinary. Their unique ambiance has made them a popular movie subject for decades. Nowadays, there are even movies where online gambling halls […]

The holidays are a season of tradition and Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl is in the midst of creating his own tradition with the help of producer Greg Kurstin and a cast of Jewish artists from all walks of the industry.

Led by interdisciplinary artist and musician Erica Enriquez, CHOO CHOO is a band primarily situated in the realm of indie rock, but draws influences from various genres such as hip-hop, R&B, jazz, antifolk and punk. Bound together by the energetic pocket of drummer Isaiah Hazzard, bassist Conner Duke, and secondary guitarist Peter Enriquez, CHOO CHOO […]

At the start of track two, “As 4 Me”, MIKE claims to be the “best rapper in the world” and after hearing Beware of the Monkey, it’s a hard claim to refute. 

Named after the elusive tiger found only in the French Alps of South Wales, they like writing music that reminds them of being kids and playing shows that remind you too. Mixing fun energetic rhythms with raw melodies, wavey guitars and lyrics about your mum.  “Life” from French Alps Tiger says it all in its […]

Willi Carlisle is a poet and a folk singer for the people. Like his hero Utah Phillips, Carlisle’s extraordinary gift for turning a phrase isn’t about high falutin’ pontificatin’; it’s about looking out for one another and connecting through our shared human condition. On his anticipated second album, the magnum opus Peculiar, Missouri, Carlisle makes […]

Margo Cilker played a sold-out show at Mississippi Studios in Portland, Oregon on December 15th.

On February 24, Matador Records will release SHOOK, the fourth album by Algiers. This spring, the band will embark on a North American tour, which will kick off in Austin, TX at SXSW and conclude in Toronto.

Since 1996’s Sex, America, Cheap Trick boxed set, fans have been clamoring for this.

Cooper Stoulil’s early exploits into performing were with the Seattle-based alt-folk duo, Dravus House, fronted by Elena Loper. Loper would write, sing, and play beautiful, fingerpicked melodies, while Stoulil wove sparkly electric guitar riffs throughout.

The Allman Family Revival Tour now in its sixth iteration, led by Devon Allman, rocked The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on December 16, 2022. 

Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in the world, with millions betting on the action on a daily basis.  However, research is a huge part of the sport, with bettors needing to put hours of work into finding winners and broadening their knowledge of racing, enjoying profitable horse betting promotions.  But, one […]

Coming in like “Love Me Do” era Beatles on ether, Toronto-based Waterfowl’s new single “Open Up”, goes on to display a plethora of past and current pop influences like, Daft Punk and Pond all wrapped up in a warbly psychedelic package. The delivery of deadpan motivational quips disguised as 1984-esque corporate speak is brought to a host of […]

With “Cheerios”, Florida DIY trio Kid2  brings a tightly executed garage rocker driven by thick guitar riffs and laid restrained vocals that, when combined, bring together classic elements of Yo La Tengo and Dinosaur Jr. The “live in one room” recording approach pays off on this track, showcasing an energetic live band and capturing an honest lo-fi sound […]

On December 14, Radiohead side project The Smile played a sold out show at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon.