Archive: 2023

Each Friday of 2023 has provided us with a charcuterie of fine selections and while the volume of new music has slowed down in the past few weeks, some artists refuse to leave the year without one more bang. These artists are keeping new music Fridays alive with stellar singles that hint at upcoming releases, […]

Jahari Massamba Unit is the combination of super-producer Madlib and percussionist/producer Karriem Riggins. The dream collaboration first shared their off-kilter approach to the fusion of jazz and hip-hop in 2020 with the release of their syncopated debut Pardon My French. After a four-year pause that had each member focused on a plethora of projects, the […]

Music can soundtrack triumphs as much as it does failures. Despite what is going on in your world and the world around you, there is always music to fall back on to reach a level of zen that can’t be found anywhere else. When you mix this with an undying love for your instrument and […]

From their early days busking in their hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, folk-country duo The Montvales have fine-tuned the art of meeting listeners exactly where they are. And with their upcoming album Born Strangers, the pair—Sally Buice and Molly Rochelson—have taken that concept to universal levels, creating a reaffirming collection of songs for these uncertain times […]

Leti Garza, a multi-talented singer-songwriter based in Austin, Texas, weaves a captivating tapestry of sound and emotion with her unique blend of Latin, folk, and global music. Born and raised in the Lone Star State, Leti’s music is deeply rooted in her multicultural heritage, seamlessly fusing traditional and contemporary elements to create an irresistible sonic […]

The Cats album, released in 1959, stands as a pinnacle in jazz history, a masterful collaboration featuring the exceptional talents of Tommy Flanagan, John Coltrane, Idrees Sulieman, and Kenny Burrell. The Cats was recorded at a time when each of these jazz giants was on the verge of stardom, having previously served as sidemen for […]

Released in 1975, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album stands as a remarkable collaboration between two legendary figures in the world of jazz and popular music. Tony Bennett, renowned for his smooth and emotive vocal style, joined forces with the brilliant pianist Bill Evans, known for his sophisticated and introspective approach to the piano. The result […]

Austin Psych Fest left no slack in their lineup for their 2024 lineup that will be held April 26-28, 2024, Courtney Barnett, Black Angels, All Them Witches, Witch, Frankie and the Witch Fingers, L.A. Witch, lead this Witch-heavy lineup. In its original single location format and Spring timeframe with an intimate setting and two stage lineup […]

The Third Mind, the improvisational music collective dedicated to experimenting with new, unorthodox, and unrehearsed sounds while paying tribute to groundbreaking artists like Michael Bloomfield and Fred Neil, announce their first U.S. tour in support of their recently released critically acclaimed sophomore album, The Third Mind 2. The “Californian Psychedelic Rockers” (Doom Charts) will kick off […]

Southern California punk legends Social Distortion announce an epic co-headlining tour across the US with fellow Epitaph label mates Bad Religion that kicks off in Bakersfield, California on April 9th, 2024. With additional support from The Lovebombs, the two iconic bands will join forces to bring their signature sounds and beloved catalogs to stages across the continent, showcasing their […]

Everyone has their pick of their best local record store. Whether you love the people who work there, love their selection, or both, every vinyl fanatic has their go-to brick-and-mortar to peruse. Visiting every single independent record shop in the country seems almost impossible, so sometimes we only hear about the fantastic work a record […]

Son of the Velvet Rat is the alter ego of songwriter Georg Altziebler and his wife Heike Binder, who a decade ago left their hometown of Graz, Austria and the cloistered safety of the Continent for the endless highway of America. They came to rest in Joshua Tree, on the edge of California’s Mojave Desert […]

Hip-hop celebrated 50 years in 2023 and the genre has never been in a more beautiful place. The diverse array of refreshing faces is providing new takes on the genre and inspiring some of its most beloved elders to descend from the mountains and remind us who is really running things. With country music slowly […]

Tim McGraw’s latest 2023 album, “Standing Room Only,” represents a remarkable milestone in the country music star’s illustrious career. This piece delves into the unique aspects of this album, dissecting each song and the stories they tell, while highlighting McGraw’s profound impact on the country music scene. Tim McGraw’s Career Evolution – Sixteenth Album: A […]

In the latest Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle offers his illustrated commentary on Little Rock, Arkansas venue White Water Tavern’s annual Holiday Hangout, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. This year’s event, which took place on December 1-3, featured Tim Easton, Thelma & The Sleaze, Seratones, Slobberbone, and more. Click on the image for full resolution (best […]

Margo Cilker has announced an extensive Spring 2024 U.S. tour following the release of her highly acclaimed new album Valley of Heart’s Delight. Out now via Fluff & Gravy Records (Loose Music in the UK/EU), the 11-track set has received Best of the Year nods from NPR Music, Bandcamp Daily, Stereogum, Paste Magazine, UNCUT, MOJO, […]

Thundercat will release a very special deluxe edition of his second album Apocalypse on March 1st celebrating ten years since its original release in 2013. The new edition contains two previously unreleased tracks, “Before I loved myself ‘I’ pooped my ankles (true)” recorded with Austin Peralta and Taylor Graves, and “Paris” (with Mono/Poly). The deluxe LP also features special rainbow holographic artwork housed inside a transparent […]

In their 35-year history, The Allman Brothers Band threw down more epic lived performances that rivaled that of The Grateful Dead. One such performance is making its way to an official release. On April 7, 1972, the Allman Brothers Band was invited to perform at Manley Field House on the campus of Syracuse University. Coming shortly after the sudden passing of […]

Rodrigo y Gabriela have announced a new run of dates in 2024 during which they will be taking their pyrotechnically thrilling live shows to cities in America that didn’t get a chance to see them on the first run. Beginning in Jacksonville, FL at the Florida Theatre April 17, the tour goes deeper into Florida […]