Archive: 2024

Jaewon is a crooning singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist hailing from Chicago, Illinois, who is right around the corner from releasing his sophomore album, The Bower Bird. Catching both lo-fi vintage tones with hi-fi futuristic synths and recording quality, Jaewon blends genres and musical eras alike to lull listeners into a sedated stupor. Jaewon’s hypnotic new single, “Til’ You […]

The sleeping giant of the Liverpool music scene, Little Furry Things is an indie rock amalgamation of walls of fuzz, melody, and in-your-face noise inspired by Weezer, Guided by Voices, and Black Flag. Formed in the mind in 2012 as a recording project and imaginary band that lived inside of singer-songwriter Alex Hannah’s head, Little […]

There’s a lot of folks out there that think practically all Christmas songs suck, but you know what? That simply isn’t true. Granted, it’s almost impossible to make a Christmas song that isn’t at least marginally corny and/or eyeroll-inducing (which is often kind of the point), but you know what helps on that front? Soul. […]

The city of Philadelphia has become known for many things. The rich history that lines the streets, the passionate sports fans, but if you ask us, the city of brotherly love doesn’t get nearly enough credit for their contributions to modern music. Sure, when you think of Philadelphia music, you can think of The Roots, […]

Navigating the vibrant world of real money online casinos can feel like stepping into a dazzling maze. With countless platforms promising big wins and thrilling experiences, it’s easy to get swept up in the hype. But how do you sift through the noise to find a trustworthy site where your money and time are well-spent? […]

Sticking with our punky Merry Manic Monday selections for this month, here we have yet another example of a Christmas song from a classic band that actually doesn’t suck (and also happens to rock pretty hard to boot)! Today’s offering comes from The Kinks, as they perform a rightfully punchy version of “Father Christmas” live […]

We spent last week’s Caustic summarizing the exciting releases we had the pleasure of featuring on our weekly outing. Still, now it’s back to our regularly scheduled programming as we dove through the Caustic catacombs for our Best Of The Year list, a few brand new releases slipped by our peripheral. Our necks nearly snapped […]

Considered to be the leading postwar Chicago blues pianist, Otis Spann played on records by Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, while his own records featured accompaniment from B. B. King, Eric Clapton, and Fleetwood Mac, among others. Spann never called attention to his own musicianship in those settings but […]

On November 23, 1993, a duo so groundbreaking and charismatic crashed into the Hip-hop scene, shaking it to its core and causing irreversible changes. It was late in the year 1993, and Snoop Dogg had just released his iconic debut album, Doggystyle, entirely produced by Dr. Dre. The album and the two artists who created […]

Roi Turbo is the new project of South African-born, London-based electronic duo of brothers Benjamin & Conor McCarthy. Today, they release a new single, “Bazooka,” via Maison Records. Born out of their shared love for dance music from around the world, the brothers infuse a hybrid of African and Western influences from the ‘70s, ‘80s, […]

The South by Southwest® Music Festival (SXSW®) has announced the second round of Showcasing Artists invited to perform at the 39th annual event. Taking place March 10-15, 2025, the festival programmers aim to reignite the exhilaration of discovery for fans and industry alike as they discover their new favorite artist across the eclectic backdrop of […]

Christian Ki Dall has had a busy 2023 playing live with his trio. The demand has been overwhelming, and the group visited a lot of venues across Europe, including the showcase festivals SXSW (US), Reeperbahn (DE), SPOT (DK), and Waves Vienna (AT). But Ki! also found the time to write and produce a slew of […]

Denver-based singer-songwriter Holly Lovell crafts songs that capture aching intimacy and vulnerability through perceptive storytelling. Using a mix of acoustic and electric guitar, Lovell’s alternative folk-style songs are delivered with strong melodies and spirited conviction. She has been influenced by the lyrical prowess of artists such as Patty Griffin, Brandi Carlile, and Bruce Springsteen. Lovell […]

It has been a long, beautiful journey for Rap/Hip Hop. What was once described as “not real music” has become a dominant figure in pop culture and produced some of the most innovative musical minds the world has ever seen. In 2024, a cornucopia of phenomenally entertaining Hip-hop washed up on shore in a tidal […]

The Seattle-based Polyrhythmics septet made a rare New York City appearance on a frigid Saturday Night, December 7th, in Greenwich Village. While the temperatures were below freezing outside, the band’s hot mix of jam band experimenting, tight grooves, and horn-based instrumental funk kept the packed club Groove cooking all night long.  Before the headliners took […]

For six intriguing albums, storied Americana artist Dave Murphy has painted his life through vivid imagery and a twangy prowess. After spending years touring the U.S. and poetically detailing his life, Murphy sets his sights on the future with his seventh studio album, A Heart So Rare. Set to be released on January 31, Murphy’s […]

On Friday December 6th, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo (a.k.a. Ted Leo and Aimee Mann) bestowed a holiday miracle upon the good people of Collingswood, New Jersey: they opened their set at the Scottish Rite Auditorium with what many have called the worst Christmas song of all time – Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” – and […]