Archive: 2022

Some shows have IT. Hanging out near section 104 last night (4/21/22), preshow, watching original Phish artist Jim Pollock sign various pieces of his work, raising money for the Waterwheel Foundation (Insert link), one couldn’t help but feel the vibes were tuned up for a special night. As it goes, when you walk into the […]

The second release by Son Volt, Straightaways, was released a quarter-century ago (4/22/97) and effectively furthered the distinction in direction between the two bands led by former members of alt-country pioneers Uncle Tupelo. In contrast to the more experimental approach begun by former partner Jeff Tweedy on Wilco’s Being There, Jay Farrar and his kindred […]

Amyl and the Sniffers appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers Wednesday night and demanded they go on a manic Sunday drive through the countryside with a frenzied performance of “Hertz.  Amyl and the Sniffers are making their current trip to the States count. With a packed touring schedule that sees the band visiting each coast multiple times […]

There are a few things you can be sure of at a King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard show: long merch lines, no cover songs, and absolutely no repeat songs from the night before. Like a few other bands that roast on spontaneity and show uniqueness and the feeding off a crowd’s energy, one can […]

Grocer is a multi-vocal guitar band from South Philly. Driven as much by art punk as they are by Britpop, they’re the type of band that demands context and attention. Featuring three distinct vocalists/lyricists, Grocer is a band that grooves, but never quite settles; a group that loves a good melody, yet remains moments away […]

It’s somewhat fitting that a band named after a Jack Kerouac poem release a “destination” album, rife with inspirational lyrics about legendary road trips and fallen comrades, which is exactly what beloved jamgrass pioneers Railroad Earth have done with their latest studio release, All For The Song. After suffering the tragic loss of founding member […]

Katmaz produces emotive, soulful music with a unique and emotional voice. In 2020, the artist left Brooklyn, NY, and went on a journey across the United States. The expedition of U.S. travels and self-exploration took three months and spanned twenty National Parks. The finale of his journey culminated in the recording of his debut album, […]

Rather than provide our usual detailed reviews of these never-before-released and/or reissued jazz recordings, we will instead provide a brief summary of each in alphabetical order by artist. Every one of these sets has terrific liner notes, historic photos, and remembrances from those who played or just admired the musicians. The Resonance and Elemental are […]

Singer-songwriter Jon Chi has a background in the jam band and world music scenes, high profile producer gigs with Galactic, Robben Ford, the Jayhawks, and others, as well as two singer-songwriter albums as a solo artist. In other words, he’s got quite a network of musician friends. And his Bay Area locale and regular appearances […]

Five years after their last LP, the UK-based Americana/folk band Curse of Lono turn in their moodiest album yet and it’s a triumph in Southern Gothic brilliance. For People In Cars, the group once again turned to producer Oli Bayston (if it ain’t broke…) and the album shows a subtle but strong evolution from 2017’s […]

Singer/songwriter John Moreland has announced his forthcoming album Birds In The Ceiling, to be release on July 22nd via Bad Omens/Thirty Tigers. Birds In The Ceiling is Moreland’s sixth album and finds the esteemed artist, and producer Matt Pence, building on the ambient sonic experimentation that was introduced on 2020’s critically acclaimed album, LP5. Moreland also expands the scope of […]

 Bartees Strange has announced his new album and 4AD debut, Farm to Table, plus a brand-new song, “Cosigns” and a stunning accompanying official video. Check it out below… Released digitally on June 17, Farm to Table, which also includes recent single “Heavy Heart,” is the second album from Washington D.C. resident Bartees Leon Cox Jr.. Where his 2020 debut record Live Forever introduced the experiences […]

Today, LA-based rocker Kate Clover shares her debut LP, Bleed Your Heart Out exclusively with Glide.  The record, produced by her boyfriend Brandon Welchez (of Crocodiles) and featuring members of Davila666, channels classic riot grrrl, post-punk, and even jangle-pop. Clover rocks out with a splash of punk’s raw noir and a blackened howl of garage rock reminiscent of Yeah Yeah Yeahs jamming with X. Clover kills […]

A shimmering new single featuring popstar Devan, “Already Know” is a stunning and infectious debut single from songwriter and acclaimed producer ELPENTHE. Known for his vast production work, ELPENTHE is here to share the first of his solo songs and announce his EP, Elpenthe I. Derived from the ancient Greek nepenthe, a potion used by the […]

Tenor saxophonist Doug Webb may have played more gigs than anyone, claiming to never have turned one down. He continues to be the go-to saxophonist on the Los Angeles film and television scene with over 30 years in the business, and over 500 recordings. (One publication claims that he has appeared on over one thousand […]

Four hours south of Portland, Oregon, the Rogue River flows right through the center of a small municipality called Shady Cove. This is where songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Sarah Rose and Sarah Nienaber, formerly of Candace, recorded the track that would become the name of their new project Shady Cove; this is where, in an unassuming […]

Bobby Halvorson has spent over a decade in the Los Angeles music scene playing shows with his art-rock band Brother, Sister. With a doctorate in music composition and in-depth knowledge of orchestration, Halvorson has worked as an arranger for many artists including Sondre Lerche, Tim Heidecker, Inara George, and Morgxn adorning their work with strings, […]