Archive: 2023

Afton Wolfe is a singer-songwriter for the people in the most genuine way possible.

Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite’s Get Up! (released 1/29/13) is the collaboration of two music lovers who happen to be musicians.

One of the great things about Bingo is it is such an adaptable game. And we’re not just talking balls here. Although since Bingo migrated online, even these have exploded, with 30-ball, 50-ball, and 80-ball games joining the traditional 75-ball and 90-ball bingo variants.  We’re also talking about how the basic find-and-match concept can be […]

Party of the Sun is a psychedelic folk band from New Hampshire, comprised of Ethan McBrien, Rory Hurley, and Garrett Cameron. Writing and recording in various nature-bound locations, such as a small New England sheep farm, the band has released four EPs and two full-length albums over the span of just a few years. Be […]

Singer-songwriter Linda Dunnavant did not officially write her first song until her thirties, so it makes sense that her songs don’t fit neatly into one genre. With high-edged, clear vocals and a light touch on acoustic guitar, Linda fuses Americana and indie-folk elements to create a sound that simultaneously reads vintage and current. Influenced by […]

Reimagined versions of original albums can be a hit-and-miss venture but in this case, the endeavor is a worthy one.

Television guitarist/vocalist Tom Verlaine died today (1/28/23) at the age of 73 after a short illness. One of the most respected guitarists and composers of his time Verlaine was a vital figure in the New York 70s rock scene that influenced countless musicians.

The Tubs are a Welsh band that formed in 2018 and has a strong punk and indie rock influence reminiscent of bands like The Smiths and Hüsker Dü. The band is known for their unique sound and style, as well as their tight musicianship and songwriting. The band’s lineup includes several ex-members of the band […]

Portland, Oregon-based artist Kassi Valazza has signed with Fluff & Gravy Records (Margo Cilker, Jim White) for her forthcoming new album Kassi Valazza Knows Nothing set to release on May 26. Pre-orders are available now via Fluff & Gravy and Bandcamp. Today, she is sharing the first single from the 10-song set, “Watching Planes Go […]

Take a random handful of both early 80’s hard rock and power pop, toss that in a blender, garnish with a slice of Blink-182 and the resulting cocktail would be called White Reape

Based in Austin, Texas, Henry Invisible (Henry Roland) is a live-looping, multi-instrumentalist, aka “The One Man Funk Band,” who loops and layers vocal harmonies, dynamic guitar riffs, bass grooves, soulful keyboards, drum machines and powerful percussion to create original, high-energy dance music that resembles a solid six-piece ensemble. Henry Invisible has played a solid role […]

With the first month of 2023 wrapping up as quickly as it started, we have arrived at the last new music Friday of the month. Shifting through the new releases, it’s the highlight of any music nerd’s week, it’s like Christmas once a week. Waking up every Friday morning to crack open your preferred streaming […]

The Mother Hips have roared into 2023 with, When We Disappear, their eleventh release as a band, and their third with the label Blue Rose Music.

ltimately, Fragments is yet another thought-provoking installment of the Dylan’s discography, not only in direct reflection of its source material but also on its very own terms.

The 12-track LP sees John Barrett traversing the whole recording process with a full band backing him, creating their most full-sounding album to date.

Austin Psych Fest is returning April 28-30, 2023 and celebrates its 15th anniversary, returning to its original single location format and Spring timeframe with an intimate setting and two stage lineup at South Austin’s The Far Out Lounge – an outdoor venue with a 100 year history. Austin Psych Fest brings the old school vibe of the original event back outdoors and under the stars and oak trees in the venue’s sprawling backyard. 

It’s no secret that there’s a lot more to Music City than Broadway’s Country scene, but for a short time, The Minks might be one of its best-kept secrets. Emanating energy from its opening guitar strikes, “Creatures of Culture” feels like a masterclass in paying homage to your influences while making it your own. It’s as easy […]

From the opening playful piano notes of “Daffodil Floors,” there’s a lightness that will take you over. As Mandi Mapes greets us with “Hey it’s me/I almost lost my fire/turns out that I’m a fighter” her voice dances effortlessly through a pleasing melody while feeling purely conversational in cadence. She manages to set up a […]

Love Gang is simple yet their bio describes it all: For fans of Blue Cheer, Cactus, MC5, Sir Lord Baltimore, and Budgie. Hard, fast rock ’n’ roll.