LISTEN: The Bobby Tenderloin Universe Blend Refreshing Storytelling With Twangy Minimalism On “Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch”
The Bobby Tenderloin Universe is a band, a community, and a movement, but most of all, it’s an excuse to don your Western wear and give yourself over to the song and dance at the heart of every BTU show. Bobby enraptures his audiences with his deep, rich voice and thoughtful, tender lyrics, rustling up […]
The Hard Quartet Announces Spring U.S. Tour
Last week, The Hard Quartet wrapped its inaugural trio of shows, playing their universally hailed debut album front-to-back in Los Angeles, New York, and London. This spring, the band – Emmett Kelly, Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney, and Jim White – will hit the road big-time, traveling to cities across the continental United States and Canada. […]
Pixies Announce Two Night Run 2025 North American Tour
Pixies have announced its 2025 North American Tour set to launch on June 13, 2025, at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. The tour is in support of Pixies’ new album, The Night The Zombies Came, released on Friday, October 25, via BMG, and will see the band – Black Francis/guitar, vocals; Joey Santiago/guitar; David Lovering/drums, and new […]
40 Years Ago Today – Deep Purple Reform With Mark II Lineup For ‘Perfect Strangers’ Album
Iain Matthews of Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort (MSC) Looks Outward and Digs Deep For New Solo LP ‘How Much Is Enough’ (INTERVIEW)
Iain Matthews is a British-born singer/songwriter and musician who came of age in 1960s London and was swept up into Fairport Convention as a vocalist for their first two albums before moving into other solo and band work. His path eventually led him to the United States in the 1970s, and one of his most […]
Tuesday’s Gone: Typo O Negative’s Peter Steele Brings Goth Metal Prowess On “Christian Woman”
With only a couple of days left until Halloween, if you haven’t started already, it’s not too late to start indulging in some (debatably cliché) bands often associated with this time of the year. Some of those bands are also really good, regardless of the season. Chief among them for this writer is Type O […]
Edward Simon, Scott Colley, Brian Blade Explore Unique Styles On ‘Three Visitors’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
You’ve seen many collaborations between bassist Scott Colley and drummer Brian Blade on these pages, typically backing Danish saxophonist Benjamin Koppel. The two have long collaborated with pianist Edward Simon, going back to groups involving saxophonist David Binney and guitarist Adam Rogers three decades ago. Recently, this trio appeared to wide acclaim along with a string […]
Visionary Pianist/Composer Andrew Hill Delivers Remaster & New Material for 2-LP/CD Live Big Band ‘A Beautiful Day, Revisited’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
When the legendary pianist and composer NEA Jazz Master Andrew Hill’s live A Beautiful Day was issued in 2002, he had long left Blue Note in 1969. The intervening years were sketchy, with releases on European labels and long hiatuses to care for his ailing wife on the West Coast. In the late ‘90s, Hill […]
Devon Gilfillian Headlines Electrifying Set at Philly Music Fest (SHOW REVIEW)
The air was electric at Underground Arts on October 26th as Devon Gilfillian, Philly native son and Grammy-nominated soul singer/songwriter, headlined a night of music that would leave the city buzzing. This set marked the second-to-last night of the weeklong 2024 Philly Music Fest, with a crowd consisting of both longtime fans and newcomers united […]
LISTEN: Fez34’s “You Are” Is Smooth Soul With Warm Horns And Subtle Grooves
Melbourne producer and songwriter Fez34 captures the sound of modern jazz and alternative soul. There is a focus on live instrumentation and collaboration, building tapes from sessions with other artists. Using the energy from these sessions, Fez34 combines emotion and intensity to create memorable experiences. With only two singles under his belt, Fez34 already has […]