Archive: 2024

Blind Pilot have returned radically transformed and revitalized on their first release since 2016 – In The Shadow Of The Holy Mountain – giving hard-earned depth and perspective to the group’s “elegant, thoughtful reflections” (NPR Music). The eleven-song collection arrives August 16 via ATO Records, on the other side of a years-long journey for Blind […]

Born and raised in Fort Collins, Colorado, Stelth Ulvang’s musical journey has been characterized by a relentless pursuit of authenticity and vulnerability. With fifteen years as the pianist for The Lumineers, Ulvang has honed his craft and emerged as a multifaceted artist, seamlessly weaving elements of folk, rock, and alt-country into his signature sound. Now […]

Scared of Sharks is a Punk Rock’n’Roll band Originally hailing from Mogareeka. Formed in 2016 to play the Cobargo folk festival by Taylor Shwifty and brother Jack Malolakis. Moving up to Wollongong in 2017, Scared of Sharks spent the next few years playing gigs around the Illawarra (including one at the now defunct Rad Bar) and […]

The members of Little Feat emerged from the pandemic with their sense of humor, chops, and collective joy in playing intact on their 2024 album Sam’s Place. Over the past three years, they’ve focused tours on their epic live album Waiting for Columbus and re-issues of some of their classic albums (Sailin’ Shoes, Dixie Chicken, […]

Greg Copeland grew up Orange County California and was a high-school friend of Jackson Browne in the 60s. Copeland co-wrote Browne’s early song “The Fairest Of The Seasons” which was on the Nina Demos and Nico’s album Chelsea Girl in 1967. He co-wrote “Buy for Me the Rain” with Steve Noonan—a cohort of Copeland and […]

Friends for over 30 years, singer/songwriter/guitarist Dave Alvin and singer/songwriter harmonicist Jimmie Dale Gilmore found special chemistry in the studio and subsequent touring with Alvin’s band, The Guilty Ones, upon the release of 2018’s Downey to Lubbock. During the intervening almost six years, Alvin has battled cancer, undergone treatments successfully, and gradually resumed touring with […]

Does anyone else out there miss the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan? There’s something about the weather starting to really heat up this time of year that can’t help but recall some truly sizzling guitar work from one of the greatest musicians to ever come out of the red-hot Lone Star State. And while there’s […]

The intersection of entertainment and technology has brought about some fascinating changes in various industries. One area where this is particularly evident is in the realm of online gambling. The way film and TV culture influences online gambling trends is a testament to the power of media in shaping consumer behavior.  From iconic casino scenes […]

Today, Deer Tick announced their new EP “Contractual Obligations,” 8 songs recorded during the sessions for their latest album ‘Emotional Contracts’, set for release July 12th, 2024 via ATO Records. “Sometimes when you make a record you have to make a few cuts. With 2023’s Emotional Contracts, we were quite happy with all the material […]

Kwolek was raised in suburban New Jersey on 70s, 80s, and 90s alt/glam/disco/new wave/goth/punk/grunge/shoegaze/indie with a deep undercurrent of world cinema, internet culture, and art. He currently lives in Boulder, Colorado. He used to tour in a band called Lima Research Society but now focuses exclusively on solo studio work. Most of the vocals for […]

In the aftermath of a serious accident and subsequent long recovery, Beau Lucas suddenly found himself with an irresistible urge to write music. He tells us a portal was opened for the divine to flow in, allowing him to tap into an endless well of creativity. He has been flourishing as an artist ever since, […]

On June 21st, Islands will release their new album What Occurs, the tenth album in the project’s 18-year history that also marks a significant shift for the band. Preceding the meticulous production of 2021’s Islomania and 2023’s fine-tuned follow-up, And That’s Why Dolphins Lost their Legs, the brand-new record strips away detailed ornamentation for something […]

Guitarist and songwriter Karen Haglof has released her fourth full-length solo album, One Hand Up, which was Produced by Haglof and Mario Viele, and recorded at Cowboy Technical Services and Excello Studios in Brooklyn. While Viele mixed most of the songs, three were also mixed at the Fidelitorium in Kernersville, NC by Mitch Easter. The […]

It’s been a whopping six years since beloved Pacific Northwest indie folksters The Decemberists have released an album, and a whole lot has changed in the world. For starters, there are very few bands releasing music with the kind of wisdom and story-filled lyrics of this band. The ones that do rarely receive the kind […]

Over the years, Richmond, Virginia’s The Camel has gone through many phases. Anyone will tell you it doesn’t matter how many attempts it takes; as long as one idea works, goals can be accomplished. In this latest incarnation, The Camel puts community first. They invite a colorful array of local and regional musicians to grace […]

When thinking of legendary NYHC (New York Hardcore) bands, the originators of that scene from the 80s (like the Cro-Mags or Agnostic Front, for example) tend to get most of the notoriety. And rightfully so, considering they pioneered the genre. Still, the next generation of bands that emerged in the 90s and injected new energy […]

Anyone with experience seeing live music can attest to the importance of seeing legends any chance you get. At the age of 81, Peter Rowan is among the last legendary artists who lived and played through a pivotal time in American music where bluegrass, folk, and psychedelic culture merged into something profoundly magical and cosmic. […]

Chase Soundz is an independent recording artist and songwriter with a penchant for infectious music and relatable narratives. He is greatly influenced by real life, drawing inspiration for his music from personal experiences and hardships, which allows him to invoke strong emotions in people. Soundz has one foot in infectious melodies and another in thought-provoking […]