Archive: 2023

When an artist says that he lives to make music, it can often be a throwaway line but in the case of legendary Texas singer-songwriter Jon Dee Graham, that statement is all too real. Graham was apparently momentarily dead after collapsing in his van after a blistering set at Fitzgerald’s American Music Festival (outside of […]

With the hindsight of a half-century, hearing Daryl Hall & John Oates’ second Atlantic album, Abandoned Luncheonette, (released 11/3/73) is not just a reminder of how commercially successful they eventually became in the eighties, but also how consistently well-written, produced, and played were virtually all their studio albums. This 1973 one was overseen by Arif Mardin, […]

Jazz at Oberlin by the Dave Brubeck Quartet is a timeless and iconic live jazz recording that captures the essence of the Brubeck Quartet’s innovation and artistry. Recorded in 1953 at Oberlin College in Ohio, this album is a testament to the enduring power of live jazz performances and the influence of the Brubeck Quartet […]

Tempe, Arizona pop-punk band The Maine formed when they were just in high school and quickly released two EPs, signed to Fearless Records, and released their debut album. Can’t Stop Won’t Stop by The Maine is a jubilant celebration of youth, love, and the unbridled spirit of adolescence. Released in 2008, this album captures the […]

The world of esports is vast and ever-evolving. With numerous games, platforms, and competitions, there’s no shortage of opportunities for gamers to go pro. But what separates the casual player from the professional? Are you curious about the strategies to level up your game? This article dives deep into the world of professional gaming, outlining […]

In the latest Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle offers his illustrated commentary on History Books, the new album from the Gaslight Anthem, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):

Everyone loves a comeback story. Witnessing a relatable personality rise above adversity awakens a fighter’s spirit in us all, and an unquenching thirst for prosperity and achievement reaches a fever pitch. This common trope has been flipped and rewritten countless times in film and every single time we get a tear in our eyes, it […]

There are prolific artists, then there is Aesop Rock. The intellectual emcee allows his loftiest concepts to come to life via his sleek rhyme schemes and diverse production style. While the past few years have been busy for Rock, collaborating with old friends (Garbology, 2021) and reissuing one of his many classic albums (Skelethon), it […]

Catbells is an artist who introduced her project by releasing the single with a video for “Fade” on Youtube, expanded on that by launching an EP titled Wilderness, and has recently released a debut full album, Partly Cloudy, on vinyl, CD, and digital vai SQFT Records. Her work is introspective, but also expansive in terms […]

Afton Wolfe is the son-in-law of veteran Nashville songwriter L.H. Halliburton and thus has better access to that burgeoning catalog than others. He selected just these seven, a prime crop and all distinctly different from the next, from the hundreds he could have chosen for Harvest, a blend of well-crafted, articulate, melodic, and outright weird […]