30 Years Later: Tom Petty Goes Above & Beyond On Impactful ‘Wildflowers’
Applying thirty-year hindsight to Tom Petty’s Wildflowers (released 11/1/94) inevitably considers the archival projects devoted to the title in more recent years. Each, in its own way—and as an all-encompassing archival effort—illuminates how and why this record became such an object of devotion for the late lamented artist. Wildflowers may or may not be the late Florida […]
Jeremie Albino Brings Electrifying Soul & Rock Combo On Easy Eye Debut ‘Our Time In The Sun’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Jeremie Albino’s fourth album, Our Time In The Sun, is a step up. The Toronto-based singer-songwriter traveled to Nashville to write and record at Easy Eye Sound with Dan Auerbach. The resulting record is an engaging mix of classic rock and roll and southern deep-fried country soul. Working with some top-notch songwriters this time around (Pat McLaughlin, […]
LISTEN: Lunar Noon’s “Peripheral” Is Cinematic Pop With Jazzy Undertones
San Francisco-based musician Michelle Zheng is the leader of Lunar Noon, a collaborative effort of instrumentalists in the Bay Area and around the world who make it possible for Zheng to tell a deeply personal story through music. Evading straightforward interpretation, Zheng’s musical world creates its narratives by intersecting contrasting genres, including classical, electronic, jazz, […]
LISTEN: Sea Foam Grey Create Warping Post-Punk With An Urgent Message On “No Guide”
As grey as the skies over The Hague, Sea Foam Grey plays a heady brand of post-punk that brings color back to the beaches of the North Sea. Hailing from the Netherlands, France, and Canada, they found their musical haven in The Hague. Their first EP, Machine in Flames, tells the story of an addiction […]
30 Years Ago Today- Phish Perform First Halloween Musical Costume With The Beatles’ ‘White Album’
Golden Age Thursday: Public Enemy’s Electrifying Chemisty Shines At Def Jam’s 1988 Def II Tour
When it comes to rebellion in Hip-hop, no one does it like Public Enemy. Sure, some other acts, like the Beastie Boys, had a rebellious spirit, and the world of punk and Hip-hop has slowly formed into a new genre since Public Enemy’s heyday. Still, not one act has come close to topping what Public […]
Warren Haynes Talks Fourth Solo Album ‘Million Voices Whisper’ & His EnduringTaste For Metal/Hard Rock (INTERVIEW)
Warren Haynes is one of rock and roll’s most deft and prolific practitioners. Combining blues, jazz, folk, and hard rock influences, he has earned a reputation as a soulful singer, virtuosic guitarist, and thoughtful songwriter, whether leading his band, Gov’t Mule, or launching various solo projects. He was a guitarist for the legendary Allman Brothers […]
Paul Kelly’s Folk Mastery Remains Alive On Accessible ‘Fever Longing Still’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Fever Longing Still is Paul Kelly’s most conventional long-player since 2017’s Life Is Fine. Co-produced by the artist with engineer Steven Shram–notably along with Kelly’s longtime band mates–a slate of a dozen original songs metamorphoses into the unified work of a bonafide recording artist by the conclusion of its forty-one-plus minutes. At its heart, this is the sound […]
LISTEN: They Owe Us Creates Breezy Pop With Raw Emotions On “Mindfulness Mañana”
It’s easy to describe the Swedish Kristoffer Ragnstam as a jack-of-all-trades kind of guy. Sure, he has toured with Debbie Harry and Mumford & Sons and scored a #1 album in Japan with Maia Hirasawa. Lately, he’s been busy co-producing albums for Zander Hawley and Hästpojken and hitting the road with Timo Räisänen – as […]
LISTEN: Nappy Nina and Swarvy’s “Groundhog Day” Is Jazzy Hip-hop With a Powerful Message
Nappy Nina challenges genres and expectations of form by pushing boundaries and redefining the essence of her craft. With her unique and dynamic delivery, she captivates audiences on stages across the globe, solidifying her position as an artist whose music cannot be ignored. The Oakland-raised emcee honed her craft in the vibrant music scene of […]