Archive: 2023

A calm and dreamy song is often the track you’d want for a restless night when you’re trying to fall asleep, but you may get more than you bargained for with “Mature Volumes.” On his latest release, Harry Zimm channels a vintage sound of psychedelia not only with echoed vocals and dreamy reverberated electric piano, but deep […]

Today, Durand Jones announces his debut solo album Wait Til I Get Over (out May 5 via Dead Oceans) and releases its boisterous first single “Lord Have Mercy.” The collection of songs unites to form a defiant embodiment of Jones’ full self: personal and cultural; past, present and future. Sitting atop rock, folk, church music […]

Last night (February 21), none other than the legendary Pixies kicked off the European leg of their extensive 2023 tour.

The debut album from POC-led slowcore project Mothlights, Walking The World With A Leaky Umbrella (Strawberry Moon Records), is both an artistic feat of escapism and a statement of political, cultural, and societal defiance. The album came to be during an outpouring of fevered creativity in downtown Washington DC amidst the George Floyd uprisings, the […]

On their third LP, That Texas Touch, The Tender Things continue their tradition of blending classic Outlaw Country music with elements of Lone Star groove for another remarkably satisfying record. Founded by Jesse Ebaugh in 2018 after leaving the Heartless Bastards, he pulled in some of Austin’s prime session players – with resumes that included work […]

Across 12 studio albums, Lucero has experimented with their sound, adding in horns at times while slipping in and out of country and punk rock to various degrees. But at the core of each and every record, the Memphis band has remained fiercely independent in their sound. Ben Nichols’ distinctive gravely vocals soaring over the […]

The Blood Sweat and Tears that created Child Is Father to the Man (released 2/21/68) is not the same band the public so wholeheartedly embraced via “And When I Die,” “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy” and “Spinning Wheel.”

The clouds begin to part after a dreary winter in New York City and the sun makes an appearance for the first time in weeks. You walk outside and stare at its blinding power as its warmth illuminates your face. That juxtaposing feeling of a brisk wind as the sun beams down on your exposed […]

Talk about a labor of love. Iris DeMent’s “Workin’ on a World,” her seventh album, is a product six years in the making and comes eight years after her most recent album. The revered singer-songwriter, recipient of the Americana Music Trailblazer Award in 2017, has never shied away from speaking her mind.  Yet rather than […]

GRAMMY Award-winning musician and scholar Dom Flemons’ new version of Bob Dylan’s “Guess I’m Doing Fine,” featuring special guest Sam Bush,

 Feist has announced the Multitudes tour, which will feature the 11-time Juno Award winner performing in the round with 360-degree immersive sound. The production was conceived by Feist and developed with artist/filmmaker Colby Richardson, artist Heather Goodchild and Artistic Producer Mary Hickson. The North American headline tour will kick off on May 2 at The Sylvee in Madison, WI and […]

With the raw energy only a young band early in their career can muster, Way Down the Rainbow strut their manic psychedelia perfectly with the new track “Heppy!” There’s something wonderful about a track that can tip its hat to the energy of the late 90’s/early aughts post-punk scene is such a fresh perspective tonally. It really draws […]

Casino Royale is one of the most iconic James Bond movies, as it features a star-studded cast, beautiful locations, and of course, the intriguing casino world. Some of these elements are what make a good James Bond movie, and in this article, we reflect on the cultural impact and Daniel Craig’s own relationship with the […]

From the nature sounds at its intro right into the warm tape loop guitar “Silence, Memory” from Dash Hammerstein creates a theatrical soundscape that will wrap your mind in a sweet blanket of sound you might be ready to dive into for feature length. Truly, the song somehow transports you into a sort of Wes Anderson […]

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit announced today the upcoming release of their eighth album, Weathervanes, out June 9 via Southeastern Records/Thirty Tigers.

Today, Bumbershoot: Seattle’s Arts & Music Festival along with non-profit Third Stone and other community partners, announces its highly anticipated return to the Seattle Center this Labor Day weekend, September 2 – 3, 2023. This year’s event marks the festival’s 50th anniversary, cementing its legacy as one of the oldest recurring festivals in the United States. This year will see curator and producer New Rising […]

Today, Cigarettes After Sex announce the routing for their upcoming 2023 North American Tour, with dates spanning from August through September.

Guns N’ Roses return to the road on a massive 2023 World Tour produced by Live Nation, headlining stadiums, festivals, and arenas throughout the summer and fall. The powerhouse rock band launch this jaunt on June 5 in Tel Aviv, Israel at Park Hayarkon and will continue across Europe through July 22, wrapping in Athens, Greece. The […]

Brace yourself for sly and soulful vocals that recall Justin Townes Earle and Jason Molina that will leave you asking – just who is this guy? Yes, Adam Klein might be the next great American songwriter that delivers an orchestrated sound where picturesque words and musical landscapes make a song more than just a “tune.” […]