Archive: 2023

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost thirty years since the world was introduced to the worldly sounds of Eric Hilton and Rob Garza. All these years later, the music of Thievery Corporation still sounds fresh and original in the way it achieves maximum chillness while also incorporating a melange of genres and styles from […]

The week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is generally a slow one for touring musicians, but some choose to make a go of it and squeeze in a handful of final gigs. Brennen Leigh released her latest album Ain’t Through Honky Tonkin’ Yet back in June, and she’s still out promoting it with a […]

There are few artists out there who never put on a bad show. This is even more true in our current culture of entitlement where a lack of work ethic doesn’t always translate to good art and performance. Luckily, Jerry Joseph is still working his ass off and doing the damn thing. For over three […]

It is hard to believe that this is the last Friday of 2023 when I have to roll my lazy bones out of bed and dig through a long list of releases. It is a weekly tradition I will miss in the coming weeks but never fear, the Caustic machine will be fully operational at […]

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Everybody has holiday traditions, and for this writer that tradition has been catching Patterson Hood perform solo in Portland, Oregon. Each December, the co-frontman of the Drive-By Truckers embarks on a mini tour that usually culminates in the Rose City, which he has called home for quite some time now. In a way, this run […]

Cereus Bright is the musical moniker of Knoxville, Tennessee-based songwriter, Tyler Anthony.As a budding indie-folk outfit, Anthony and his rotating band spent almost a decade touring the U.S. opening for elite musicians from diverse styles; from the chamber-folk of The Oh Hellos to the meta-modern country of Sturgill Simpson to the jam-pop of Phillip Phillips […]

Malena Cadiz’ voice is a thing of wonder: a jazzy and silky vibrato that can ease the most tumultuous day or help set the mood for the most daunting dinner party. While comparisons to Norah Jones might come too easy, there are other facets of Cadiz’ singer-songwriter presentation that make her more than just a […]

While the late-night talk show format has drastically changed over the past few years, the musical performances never seem to falter. They have been a staple of some of the longest-running television series ever to air and it seems like the only part of these shows that explored new territories. Seeing your favorite artists get […]

The band known as Felice Brothers has come into its own in recent years and, in doing so, has released a string of excellent records such as 2021’s Life In The Dark. But Asylum On The Hill is the best of the lot and arguably their best yet: gone is the ramshackle charm of their music, replaced by a natural […]

The Acheson brothers, Baird and Goldwash (aka Gabe) having previously worked on solo projects as well as studio collaborations with the likes of Brockhampton, Danny Brown and Arlo Parks, eventually decided to channel their creativity together for their own releases. The brother duo decided to create The South Hill Experiment (S/H/E), which has proven to […]

Celebrating four decades of the seminal self-titled debut album by the Violent Femmes, the 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition offers a comprehensive and immersive journey into the raw, unbridled energy that defined folk punk in the early ’80s. In celebration of forty years on from the release Craft Recordings is reissuing the iconic album in various […]

New York-based No Wave band The Comateens’ “Danger Zone” and “Elizabeth’s Lover” have recently been reissued by Left for Dead, a label with a long connection to both the band and their original guitarist Ramona Jan. The tracks arrived on CD (with gatefold sleeve), 12” LP vinyl, and digitally via Bandcamp. The Comateens were founded in […]

Wilco’s  Solid Sound Festival takes place June 28-30th at MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA and today, the festival has announced its 2024 lineup. This year’s musical lineup features Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Dry Cleaning, Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets, Wednesday, Horsegirl, Ratboys, Water From Your Eyes, and many more. As in festivals past, it would not be […]

It is hard to believe 2023 is so close to coming to a close. This year provided us with jaw-dropping releases across all genres with veterans entering new territories and refreshing acts looking to take over their respective scenes. Every genre from conventional jazz to obscure ambient has some unforgettable releases to brag about. It […]

 Today (12/15/23), The Felice Brothers released a surprise album, Asylum On The Hill, available exclusively on Bandcamp. The 12 song collection was recorded in May 2023 in an old church in Harlemville, NY and was produced by The Felice Brothers and Nate Wood. Later this month, The Felice Brothers will hit the road for an east coast holiday […]