LISTEN: The Kantors Offer Tender & Tight Low- End Indie Folk On “Easy To Leave”
The Kantors, comprised of founding members Kristin (lead vocals) and Dan Kantor (percussion, guitar) are an indie folk-rock group based in Chicago. They are often joined by friends and band members Jamie Redwood (keys, vocals), Sam Adams (guitar, vocals), and Rachel Clark (violin, vocals, bass). Their music is defined by powerfully vulnerable vocals, visual lyrics, flowing […]
20 Years Later: The Strokes Live Up To Second Album Pressure With Energetic ‘Room On Fire’
Getting the opportunity to record a sophomore album is a high achievement and a scary task for any band. When that sophomore effort is following up a debut record that placed your band in a blinding spotlight and the voice of a new era, the pressure is insurmountable. Such is the case for indie rock […]
Iron Maiden Return To North America For the Future Past Tour In Fall 2024
Following their spectacular performances this year at the recent Power Trip Festival in California, in Western Canada and throughout Europe, Iron Maiden will be returning to the United States and Canada with THE FUTURE PAST TOUR next year. Tickets will be available starting with an exclusive IRON MAIDEN fan club presale beginning on Tuesday, October 31st. The general onsale […]
CAUSTIC COMMENTARY: The Third Mind, Flyte, Black Pumas, DJ Shadow, The Gaslight Anthem & More
After a long week of emails and spreadsheets, the cherry on top of every music fan’s work week has finally arrived. We’re back with another exciting episode of Caustic Commentary here at Glide and October is going out with a massive bang. This week we have a list brimming with unbelievable new releases for your […]
Ten Years Ago Today – Lou Reed Dies at 71
40 Years Later: Bob Dylan Rebounds With ’80s Period Gem ‘Infidels’
While Bob Dylan’s Infidels (released 10/27/83) was hailed as a return to form in many quarters upon its release forty years ago, positive responses didn’t completely dominate the reaction. In fact, the Nobel Laureate himself was one of those dissatisfied, at least in the interim directly following Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler’s departure from the recording sessions to […]
25 Years Later: Blake Schwarzenbach Shifts From Jawbreaker To Jets To Brazil With Convincing Debut ‘Orange Rhyming Dictionary’
There are very few songwriters who can bridge their literary prowess to their musical abilities, Blake Schwarzenbach is one of the few. His projects over the years have spanned the rock world, starting out with the youthful punk of Jawbreaker only to transition to a more mature, late 90’s indie rock outfit with Jets to […]
SONG PREMIERE: Those Who Dig Make Strong Return with Synth-driven Indie Anthem “Life Is What You Make It”
Austin-founded indie rock band Those Who Dig have had a career that spans over 30 years; the band came to fruition in the Live Music Capital of the World in 1991 when all the members were college students at the University of Texas. From 1991 – 1993, the band made a name for themselves, experiencing […]
LISTEN: Humbird Embraces The Unexpected On Rockin’ “Cornfields And Roadkill”
Humbird’s music moves between experimental folk and environmental Americana to embrace the unexpected. Siri Undlin, the singer-songwriter behind the moniker, witnessed the power of storytelling in her childhood home and began writing music and performing in choirs and Irish ensembles from a young age. Step into the raw and real sonic wonderland of Humbird’s new […]
LISTEN: Cayo Coco Delivers Breezy New Romantic Pop On ‘Haunt”
Cayo Coco is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist, Lumen Loraine. Loraine has garnered millions of streams for his music to date, landing support from Spotify editorial playlists and has also been featured on Pharrell’s Apple Music podcast, OTHERtone. Hoping that his music encourages people to look inside, Lumen explains that going within is a beautiful, worthwhile […]