Pixies Celebrate ‘The Night The Zombies Came’ With Captivating Boston Area Show At The Sinclair (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
On Thursday, October 24th, the legendary Pixies descended upon the Sinclair in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for a sold-out performance the night before the release of their highly anticipated new album, The Night the Zombies Came. With new songs, deep cuts, and fan favorites, the band delivered a powerhouse performance that sent shockwaves through the venue, easily earning […]
Legendary Bassist & Grateful Dead Co-Founder Phil Lesh Dies at 84
Beloved founding Grateful Dead member/bassist Phil Lesh died today (10/25/40) as reported on his Facebook and Instagram page. “Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, passed peacefully this morning. He was surrounded by his family and full of love. Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy […]
Waxahatchee Enchants At Ardmore Hall During Eigth Annual Philly Music Fest (SHOW REVIEW)
Today marks the midpoint of the eighth annual Philly Music Fest, a series of independently-promoted concerts that celebrate Philadelphia-based artists and benefit the city and its music education nonprofits. “Our Genre is Philly,” say founders Greg and Jenn Seltzer, who have hosted a long list of artists over the years with only a handful of […]
Amyl and The Sniffers Announce North American Tour Dates
Amyl and The Sniffers commemorate the release of their hotly anticipated third album Cartoon Darkness, out now via B2B Records / Virgin Music Group, with the announcement of a full scale North American headlining tour. Beginning March 25, 2025 in Portland, OR, the Australian garage punk quartet will bring the unmistakable roar that “has begun to speak […]
CAUSTIC COMMENTARY: Amyl and The Sniffers, Pixies, Laura Marling, Soccer Mommy, Rejjie Snow & More
The sun is shining, a cold breeze drifts in through an open window, and the smell of coffee permeates the air; it is a beautiful morning here at Camp Caustic. Today’s activities include a cornucopia of new releases that explore the deepest corners of modern music, and we have an expansive one for you guys […]
50 Years Ago Today -Supertramp Releases ‘Crime of the Century Album
Leon Bridges’ Magnetic Texas Soul Style Brightens Minneapolis’ Armory (PHOTOS)
Leon Bridges’ neo-soul charm was on full display at the Armoy in Minneapolis, MN, on October 22nd, where the Texan was touring in support of his fourth full-length album, Leon, released Oct. 4. Photos by Billy Briggs.
Deep Friday Blues: Furry Lewis Captures Gutsy Agony & Joy On “When I Lay My Burden Down”
Walter ‘Furry’ Lewis was one of the first of the old-time blues musicians of the 1920s to be brought out of retirement and given a new lease of recording life by the folk-blues revival of the 1960s. In the Mississippian’s early travels as a musician, he encountered a wide variety of like-minded performers, including Bessie Smith […]
Elias Rønnenfelt Of Iceage Makes Potent Solo Debut On Stripped Down ‘Heavy Glory’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
The Danish band Iceage is known for their inventive, if at times quirky, take on punk and post-punk. Across four solid albums, the band has offered a powerful take on the genre with layered instruments and a substantial sound. So, it’s a little unexpected to hear how intimate the songs are on singer/lyricist Elias Rønnenfelt’s […]
LISTEN: Josh One and Blu Team Up To Create West Coast Hip-Hop Bliss On “You Know”
Producer/DJ Josh One has forged his own unique sound in hip-hop, trip-hop, & downtempo for over two decades. His innovative sound, which he describes as “futuristically vintage,” bridges analog aesthetics alongside modern programming combined with live instrumentation by world-class musicians. Josh One’s timeless sound has been licensed many times over various TV & Films, and […]