SONG PREMIERE: Nick Gusman and the Coyotes Embody Lean & Mean Classic Alt-Country With “Tokyo Hotel”
Twenty years ago or so, the word alt-country was the go-to for anything with twang and grit that combined the worlds of Steve Earle, Whiskeytown, The Jayhawks, and Gram Parsons. Well, thanks to the rise of mainstream “hey! ho!”, those more authentic sounds have kept to the underground for better or worse. St. Louis’s true-grit […]
Manic Monday: Celtic Frost Goes “Into The Crypts Of Rays” Live 1984
By this time in October, chances are you’ve noticed a palpable chill in the air at some point as we head into the home stretch of the season of the witch. This is especially true for those of us from northern latitudes, where things can get downright “frosty” this time of the year. Take Switzerland […]
Another Day, Another Slay, Lives True For Osees At Chicago’s Thalia Hall (SHOW REVIEW)
Being a member of the Osees (aka Thee Oh Sees, Oh Sees, etc.) must be a little exhausting. That may be particularly true for founding vocalist/guitarist John Dwyer, considering he’s put out an album or two every year since the band’s inception roughly two decades ago. And on top of that, when the Osees are […]
Guitar Great George Benson Keeps On Breezin’ at 81 & Shares Stories Past & Present (INTERVIEW)
“Some folks are all about the business, while others are all about the art – and in both cases, it’s sometimes to their detriment. Me, I don’t like drama. All I do is play my guitar and sing a few songs, because that’s what I’ve always done, and that’s what I’ll always do. I don’t […]
Barenaked Ladies’ Festive Collection ‘Barenaked for the Holidays’ Receives 20th Anniversary Vinyl Release (ALBUM REVIEW)
As the holiday season approaches, Barenaked Ladies fans have an extra reason to celebrate with the worldwide vinyl debut of Barenaked for the Holidays, brought to listeners for the first time by Craft Recordings. Originally released in 2004, this festive album quickly became a favorite among fans of the Canadian alt-pop group, known for their […]
Sonora Ponceña’s Salsa Golden Era Classic’Sabor Sureño’ Gets 50th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue (ALBUM REVIEW)
Sonora Ponceña’s Sabor Sureño is a sparkling gem from the salsa golden era, and the 50th-anniversary reissue highlights why this album remains a cornerstone of Puerto Rican music. Released in 1974, Sabor Sureño captures the band’s inventive fusion of traditional Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz, and intricate storytelling. Bandleader Papo Lucca’s signature touch on the piano and […]
25 Years Ago Today – Primus Releases ‘Antipop’ Album
Orville Peck Rides Into Boston’s MGM Music Hall With Fluid Baritone & Classic Showmaship (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Orville Peck’s Stampede Tour, a sonic and visual spectacle, was a testament to his undeniable talent and the power of his music at Boston’s MGM Music Hall on October 16th. The mysteriously masked singer, known for his distinctive Presley-esque baritone and country-infused indie pop, delivered an intimate and electrifying performance. From the moment Peck took […]
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: ‘Long After Dark'(Deluxe Edition) (ALBUM REVIEW)
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ 1982 album Long After Dark deserves the expanded reissue treatment of its two-CD and one Blu-Ray package. A somewhat underappreciated entry into this great American rock and roll band’s lengthy discography, the ten tracks of the original edition—here remastered by Chris Bellman to resounding effect—receive further validation from the inclusion of a […]
Drive-By Truckers Keeps On Rockin’ At NYC’s Irving Plaza During Politically Fueled ‘Southern Rock Opera Revisited’ Tour Stop (SHOW REVIEW)
The second leg of the Drive-By Truckers Southern Rock Opera Revisited Tour is just getting underway as the group travels through a host of swing states prior to the upcoming election. Before they hit the Midwest, though, they made a sold-out stop in NYC to play Irving Plaza, updating their 2001 breakthrough album for the […]