Archive: 2024

“How high can we go?” sang Pat Bilodeau, drummer and one of three lead singers in The Warhawks, on December 4th at the Foundry in Philadelphia. If this show is any indication, then the sky’s the limit for The Warhawks. Gloucester City, NJ’s finest, The Warhawks, are now one of those “overnight sensations,” but their […]

When it comes to staying updated on the professional Counter-Strike scene, in the era of Counter-Strike 2, one of the most reliable tools for players and fans alike is BO3.gg. Game news from this platform is regularly updated, providing a wealth of valuable information for those who live and breathe competitive gaming. As a seasoned […]

Tom Waits has always had a soft spot for the so-called dregs of society. Deadbeat alcoholics, the lonely, the poor, alley cats, drug addicts, all of the above, you name it, he’s always been great at finding the beauty and humanity in the most unsavory of characters. And that extends to hookers too of course, […]

Soul Coughing will follow their hugely successful first tour together in 25 years with the self-release of their first-ever official live album, LIVE 2024, arriving on CD, 2LP vinyl, and at all DSPs on Friday, April 4, 2025. Recorded this past September and October, the 21-track collection captures all the energy and excitement of the tour they said would […]

John Grant has announced details of a North American tour for Spring 2025 – his first since 2018 – with the run of dates coming in support of his recent album, The Art Of The Lie, which is out now via [PIAS] Recordings, Mar 28 – Evanston Space, Chicago, IL Mar 29 – Dakota, Minneapolis, MN Mar 31 […]

Family Animals is an alternative rock band from Northeast Pennsylvania. Their music spans an eclectic array of sounds, including psychedelia, punk, funk, and progressive rock. Family Animals comprises long-time friends and brothers, including Anthony Viola on guitar and drums, Jesse Viola on keys, guitars, drums, and Frank DeSando on bass. With each member helping carry […]

Multi-instrumentalist Skizzo Franick refuses to follow fads and trends. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Nightmares On Wax, Air, Thievery Corporation, Massive Attack, and Kruder & Dorfmeister, Skizzo’s mellow, dub-infused sound combines lush instruments with smokey, downtempo beats. It is music off the beaten paths with flaws and edges, songs that take you on a […]

It’s easy to get a little cynical around the holidays. Between all the insufferable hype and shamelessly rampant consumerism, sometimes it feels like there’s no escape from the superficial “glee” that seems to be around every corner this time of the year. But occasionally, you encounter something that feels so genuine, pure, and frankly heartwarming […]

Any artist with over 100 million Instagram followers, critical acclaim, a diehard, obsessed fanbase, and the ability to sell out arenas in minutes, should reasonably come with high expectations for their performance. This is especially true for Billie Eilish, who has spent the last decade catapulting from teen sensation to the upper stratosphere of pop […]

A French-born American singer, Lola Delon blends influences like Joni Mitchell and Aretha Franklin into her genre-crossing sound, from soul to experimental pop. Now residing in Burgundy, surrounded by nature, she brings a unique depth to her music. Art Bleek, a French-born composer and producer now based in Los Angeles, is known for his eclectic […]

British singer-songwriter and producer Jo Dudderidge, best known for fronting Manchester indie-folk favorites The Travelling Band, is back with his solo project, Later Youth. After over a decade leading the much-loved band through four acclaimed albums, the now London-based multi-instrumentalist has since established himself as a sought-after collaborator, writing and performing with an array of […]

Stockholm post-punk band V**gra Boys (= “ia” because of spam filters), who were just revealed as part of the Coachella 2025 lineup, have announced their infinite anxiety tour of 2025. The tour kicks off at Coachella on April 12, followed by a stint across Europe and the UK in April and May. They’ll then return to the U.S. […]

The experimental, Philadelphia-based band Luna Honey, recently released their album Bound, which arrived on cassette, CD, digitally, and via streaming. It marks their first collection since vocalist and lyricist Maura Pond, guitarist Benjamin Schurr, and bassist Levi Flack geographically reconvened in Philadelphia after a period of long-distance collaboration that made their work more challenging. Each […]

Unfortunately, some folks can’t seem to get along with each other, even during the holidays. This was apparently on the mind of The Ramones when they wrote their (unlikely) seasonal classic “Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight),” an infectious little jingle that is way better than it probably deserves to be. If you’re […]

Massive Nights, The Hold Steady’s annual run of shows at their adopted home, the Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg, once again brought a sold-out crowd to multiple joyous peaks on Friday night, December 6th. The third show (of four scheduled) found the band clicking on all cylinders. 2024 has been a busy year for the band. […]

Social casino games started growing into a cultural phenomenon, a mixture of the thrill of gambling, the ease of casual gaming, and the creativity of the content. A particular niche in the digital entertainment landscape was carved out, appealing to a varied audience and reshaping attitudes toward online game engagement. Social casinos ignited a mix […]

Based in the Midwest, Eric Hagen’s well-rooted sound rings with perplexing authenticity, suggesting he illegally phone-tapped into the wellspring at the heart of all timeless classics. Often praised for his powerful voice, he can infuse a modern story with gospel-like depth. Hagen’s music is a heartfelt ode to the timeless dance between joy and sorrow […]

Buoyed by an ever-evolving collage of pop influences, Mumble Tide’s work has regularly swung between the sweet and savage, the grungy and glistening. But at its heart is the meeting of two minds: singer-songwriter Gina Leonard and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Rogers. Over the last few years, they have honed their distinctive brand of kaleidoscopic indie, all […]