Portland, OR Music Series The Get Down Funk Collective Brings Together Local and Regional Talent for Improvisational Jams (PREVIEW)
Fans of live music sometimes find themselves putting together their dream musical lineups. They imagine the guitarist from a favorite band playing with a keyboardist from a different group. And what if the rhythm section from another favorite band joined in for a jam? One music lover in the Pacific Northwest has decided to manifest […]
Bruno Mars to Continue Asian Leg of Tour in Thailand, Singapore
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Bruno Mars recently announced concerts for Bangkok, Thailand, and Singapore via concert promoter Live Nation. The Silk Sonic singer is set to return to the Southeast Asian countries this March and April, with the Bangkok show scheduled for March 30 before meeting his Singaporean fans on April 5. While no other Southeast Asia tour dates […]
Manic Monday: Bad Brains “Big Take Over” Live at CBGB 1982
“Cocaine’s a hell of a drug.” That’s a Rick James quote, and while he was speaking from personal experience, the phrase can’t help but come to mind after witnessing this clip of the Bad Brains performing “Big Takeover” live at CBGB in 1982. Everything about this performance reeks of awesomeness…and B.O…but in any event, this […]
LISTEN: The Problem With The Kids Today Flaunt Punk Fervor On “All I Wanna Be”
The Problem With Kids Today is readying their new album and the fourth and final single might be their best work yet. “All I Wanna Be” is a thrashing single with cartoonishly passionate vocals and infectious guitar tones that combine for a whimsical sonic journey lined with youth and gusto. The punk fervor whipped up […]
Yusef Lateef’s Influential Jazz LP ‘Eastern Sounds’ Gets Special Vinyl Reissue (ALBUM REVIEW)
Yusef Lateef was a unique figure in the jazz world. Though Lateef’s main instruments were the tenor sax and flute, he also played oboe and bassoon, which were rare in jazz. In addition, he also played an array of non-Western instruments, such as the solar, xun, koto, and bamboo flute, incorporating “eastern music” into jazz. […]
George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners Keep the Funky Mardi Gras Vibes Flowing in Portland, OR (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
The Mardi Gras season often finds New Orleans musicians taking to the road, spreading a little bit of the magic around the country and bringing the festivities directly to the people. George Porter Jr. is no stranger to this circuit, having now spent most of his life preaching the gospel of funk on stages around […]
LISTEN: Thom Southern Offers Blistering Brit Pop Tempos on “Hey What’s Happenin”
Thom Southern is an alternative singer-songwriter based in Belfast. After a few years of helming various musical projects such as Southern and MMODE which saw Thom touring with acts like The Kooks, Jake Bugg, Foy Vance, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Catfish and the Bottlemen, The Coral, etc. Thom began releasing material under his solo moniker […]
LISTEN: The Early Swerve Strum Up Swingin’ Grooves On “We Take Our Time”
The Early Swerve is the creative partnership of best mates Dave Mackinnon (music) and Essex Moorcroft (lyrics). Their unique sound is an eclectic mix ranging from Skiffle, Latin Jazz, film soundtracks, and 60’s British Invasion bands. The lyrics are darkly comic contemporary narratives, taking inspiration from shady local characters and barstool fables. When they first […]
Grace Potter Shakes, Swaggers & Stuns at Orlando’s House of Blues (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
On Friday, February 2, Grace Potter’s Mother Road Tour stopped at The House of Blues in Orlando for a celebration of creativity and artistry. Newcomer Brittney Spencer opened the concert with a 45-minute set showcasing songs from her debut album My Stupid Life, released two weeks prior. In “Bigger Than the Song,” Spencer sang that […]
CAUSTIC COMMENTARY: The Last Dinner Party, J Mascis, The Thing, Painted Shield, Camera Obscura & More
One month down and we hope your 2024 is off to a fantastic start. Finding your footing in the new year is always a challenge. Resolutions you made for yourself stir up anxiety, and societal pressures to kick things off right, a lot is riding on these first 31 days. Even if your dry January […]