Archive: 2024

Three years removed from his critically acclaimed solo debut, multi-instrumentalist Aaron Frazer wastes no time-shattering expectations. Into The Blue, is a sprawling LP and a daring outing considering the number of ears on Frazer. The modern soul scene is bustling with colorful creatives borrowing from the genre’s rich history, but Frazer doesn’t want to do […]

During a week-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Prince and The Revolution album and film Purple Rain, The Revolution played two sold-out shows at Minneapolis’ legendary First Avenue, where the 1984 movie was filmed. OG members of The Revolution performed, including Wendy Melvin, Brown Mark, Lisa Coleman, Matt “Doctor” Fink, Bobby Z, and […]

Hollywood has always had a thing for casinos. From movies to TV shows, casinos are a popular setting that attracts filmmakers and audiences alike. The reason for this love affair is simple: casinos are exciting places where anything can happen. They offer the perfect mix of risk and reward, luck and skill, making great storytelling. […]

The 38th Green River Festival took place from June 21-June 23 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield, Massachusetts, and although it faced many challenges – new ownership, severe thunderstorms, and even a tornado warning – one thing shone through: it is impossible to dampen the spirits or friendliness of the plucky people of the […]

It’s been almost a decade since R&B-adjacent folk/Americana band Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats released their phenomenal self-titled debut. In the years since, the band has put out two more LPs and Rateliff put out his own solo record, but as strong as many of those efforts were, they failed to really catch on […]

Howard McGhee is often thought of as one of jazz’s first bebop jazz trumpeters, alongside Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro, and Idress Sulieman. Maggie’s Back in Town!! by Howard McGhee is a stellar album that firmly places the trumpeter back on the jazz map after a period of relative obscurity due to drug addiction. Released in […]

In the latest Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle offers his illustrated commentary on Last Words, the new album from Typhoid Rosie, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):

Bright Eyes have announced their new album, Five Dice, All Threes, for release on September 20th via Dead Oceans. Comprised of Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, and Nate Walcott, the beloved band’s 10th studio album features guest performances from long time friends Cat Power, The National’s Matt Berninger and The So So Glos’ Alex Orange Drink. […]

Ratboys announce a fall North American tour, featuring co-headlining dates with Palehound. Following the second leg of an already highly-praised run with The Decemberists, they’ll stop in Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Atlanta, Nashville, and more, before returning to Chicago for their last show of the year. A full list of tour dates can be found below with tickets on sale Friday, June 28th at 10 AM ET. Ratboys […]

On Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, Jesse Malin will return to the stage for the largest hometown show of his career.  Malin will perform a full set with his longtime band, and then the show will feature special guests Lucinda Williams, Rickie Lee Jones, Jakob Dylan, Butch Walker, […]

Miserable chillers is the longtime project of the New York-based singer and songwriter Miguel Gallego and various collaborators. The prolific musician finds solace in blurring the lines between genres, drawing just as much inspiration from the busy D.I.Y scene of New York City as he does from the long history of pop music. After integrating […]

Sally Mango is a six-piece R&B/pop/Funk band based in San Francisco, CA. These musical Californians love making music together and have a dedicated, ever-growing fanbase they call their “succulent mangosteens.” Their music is a postmodern take on harvesting love and combating the demons of conformity.  The band battles preconceived notions by implementing funky grooves into […]

2X GRAMMY Award-nominated Tycho has announced their new album, INFINITE HEALTH (Mom + Pop / Ninja Tune). Tycho is the project of celebrated San Francisco songwriter, musician, and producer Scott Hansen, and the new album, co-produced with Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor and Tycho guitarist Zac Brown, is heralded by today’s premiere of the first song, “Phantom,” streaming now at all […]

The Freedom Affair is a warm hug for your soul. It’s a female-fronted powerhouse inspired by the traditions of the soul music’s past with an enduring message that looks toward the future. Three dynamic, awe-inspiring singers – Seyko Groves, Paula Saunders, and Shon Ruffin – share lead and background vocal duties, blending refined harmonies while […]

When thinking about quintessential summertime songs released over the years, many tunes come to mind, but if you’re looking for a song that best encapsulates all the good-time vibes of the season, you’d be hard-pressed to top Mungo Jerry’s classic “In the Summertime.”  There’s something timeless about the simplistic joy that characterizes this jaunty little […]

The Doobie Brothers are on the road for their 2024 Tour, which is hitting 38 U.S. cities. On June 23, the band was joined by Grammy Award-winning blues artist Robert Cray at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA. The core members of the Doobies, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston, and John McFee, led the […]

While the Pixies have never scored a bonafide hit in their 38 years, they have continually out-indie-rocked most of their college rock peers. The most recent era of the fearless band continued this year as new bassist Emma Richardson took over four-string duties. The band visited Minneapolis’ Surly Field on 6/20/24 – photos by Billy […]

That distinctive, quiet, sweet croon of former busker Madeleine Peyroux doesn’t seem to fit a bold and outspoken singer. That is, until now. These ten songs, co-written by Peyroux and longtime collaborator Jon Herington (Steely Dan), delve into the personal, the political, the playful, and the yearning. Let’s Walk is her ninth album and first […]

Phantom Handshakes is a lo-fi dreamgaze collaboration between Matt Sklar and Federica Tassano based in New York City. Since it began as a lockdown project in the Spring of 2020, the band has released two full-length albums, an EP, and a number of singles. All of their releases were self-recorded by the band. Their newest […]