Archive: 2023

Armchair Boogie emerged from the central waters and woods of Wisconsin, after meeting at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in 2015. In the spring of 2018 Armchair Boogie moved to Madison and released their debut self-titled album, followed by 2019’s What Does Time Care?, and a 4-track EP in 2021—The Western. Nowadays Armchair Boogie continues […]

Formed in Dayton, Ohio in 1992 the noise rock band, Brainiac (also stylized as 3RA1N1AC,) made waves in the alternative scene with the quartet’s chaotic sound and the incorporation of the Moog synthesizer by frontman Tim Taylor. Their debut album Smack Bunny Baby is a frenetic and innovative album that encapsulates the experimental spirit of […]

More than a decade into his career fronting Hiss Golden Messenger, MC Taylor has weaved from quiet and introspective folk and Americana to more of a gospel-leaning sound and, on this year’s Jump For Joy, songs radiating with optimism that are some of the North Carolina songwriter’s poppiest works to date. But on their current […]

After reuniting for their first live performance in over two decades earlier this year, alt-rock outfit Dogstar made their highly anticipated return to Detroit. (They last hit the Motor City while touring in 1999.) At a sold-out show at the Majestic Theatre on December 8th, the LA rockers – featuring Bret Domrose on guitars/lead vocals, […]

Want to feel old? 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the Farrelly brothers’ now-legendary comedy Dumb and Dumber. As much as the movie has earned its place in pop culture for the lovable buffoons with endlessly quotable lines played by Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, the movie also featured one of the best soundtracks of […]

Neil Young’s Before And After is a natural extension of his abbreviated  West Coast solo tour of July of 2023. During that jaunt, his first string of live shows since the pandemic lockdowns, he played less familiar material than what might most please his audiences. This recording is likewise comprised of similarly overlooked entries from the man’s […]

The power trio legends Dinosaur Jr. have set up shop in the Music Hall of Williamsburg for an extended run to pay tribute to their fantastic album Where You Been which turns thirty years old this year. On Thursday night December 7th, the group continued their ferocious playing and welcomed a few friends to the […]

Back in 2016, folk group Big Thief released their debut album Masterpiece, a bold name for a first outing but they weren’t wrong. Over the years the songs of their debut continue to cut deep with their emotional vulnerability and raw aesthetics. Today (December 8), Big Thief has released a remastered version of Masterpiece along […]

Originally recorded earlier this year, the Grammy-nominated blues of Billy Strings gets a live release. “Meet Me At The Creek > Pyramid Country > Must Be Seven > Meet Me At The Creek (Live at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Winston-Salem, NC 3/4/23),” is a 38-minute track that has Strings performing a medley of his […]

Coming off of the high praise from their 2022 LP, Nightroamer, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers are getting back to work. Today (December 8), the band announces their brand new LP Revelations will be released on March 29 and its lead single “Backsliders” is out today. The twangy single has the band navigating a dense […]

One more week closer to closing out 2023 and the new releases just can’t stop rolling in. This week we have a special list that embodies what this year in music has been, diverse and infectious. Everyone from legendary rockers to refreshing young acts planting their flag in everyone’s 2024 release calendar. This year provided […]

December 6th’s Allman Family Revival performance at the Paramount Theater in Charlottesville was billed as neither a reunion nor tribute but as a “revival”. There isn’t a better way to describe what transpired over the approximately three-hour show. This stellar gathering of musicians, led by Duane Betts and Devon Allman, truly resurrected the energy and […]

Dallas-based band Bastards of Soul recently released their final collection of songs recorded with their late vocalist Chadwick Murray titled Give It Right Back via the newly founded Skylark Soul Co. It was preceded by the album Corners (2022) which was also recorded before Murray’s untimely death from a rare and sudden pulmonary illness in […]

Donald Glover has long established himself as a modern renaissance man. His work in film, TV, and music have garnered accolades and praise from all corners of media and he doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. His work under his musical moniker, Childish Gambino, is one of his greatest contributions to the world […]

There has been some talk recently about an increase in job cut plans across the US as part of the Q3 forecast boost, and this is leading the average American employee to consider factors like job security, pay, and even their current work/life balance. Freelancing is an attractive option for those who want to potentially […]

It all started the day Anthony Babino walked into his younger brother’s room and simply said: “Here is a bass and here is a setlist—we have a gig Friday.” Up until then, the brothers had been lifelong musicians, playing and singing harmony with their father—a professional jazz musician—but had yet to find their music. Today, […]

Austin-based Uncle Lucius closed out 2018 with a farewell tour, leaving fans to wonder if that was it for the beloved, underrated band that deftly blended country, blues, and roots music. Turns out they still had plenty left to say. Five years after seemingly folding up the tent, the band is back with a stellar […]