LISTEN: Auric Echoes’ “Body Song” Is A Tornado Of Distorted Post-Punk Beauty
Layering an ambient, electronic sound with post-punk textures and jazz technique, West Virginia-based Auric Echoes creates soundscapes you can step into. The 2017 brainchild of bassist, vocalist, and lyricist Conner Rush, Auric Echoes grew from a one-man show to a four-piece powerhouse in as many years. Drummer Jonah Henthorne’s complex percussion builds the set, guitarist […]
CAUSTIC COMMENTARY: The Decemberists, NxWorries, Blvck Hippie, Hermanos Gutiérrez, Oliver Wood & More
The old Caustic train keeps chugging along into a bountiful June as the second New Music Friday of the month outdoes itself. The surreal amount of fantastic drops is overwhelming, but not in the way you get overwhelmed walking into too crowded of a party. It’s more of that feeling when you first walk into […]
20 Years Ago Today – Beastie Boys Released Sixth Album ‘To The 5 Boroughs’
Eminem’s ‘When I’m Gone’ Reaches One Billion Views on YouTube
Eminem’s track “When I’m Gone” has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching one billion nem’s career, exploring how his music continues to influence and resonate with audiences worldwide. ‘When I’m Gone’ – YouTube Milestone and Track’s Impact “When I’m Gone” was released as part of Eminem’s 2005 greatest hits album, Curtain Call: The Hits. It […]
Deep Friday Blues: Roy Rogers (Not ‘King Of Cowboys’ One) – Displays Fearless Chops On “Look Over Yonders Wall”
Roy Rogers’ name isn’t often included on lists and rankings of best guitarists, slide or otherwise, but it should be. With a significant discography on his resume–including the accessible but authentic likes of 1996’s Rhythm & Groove and Slide of Hand three years prior–he can also take credit for productions including Ramblin’ Jack Elliot and John Lee Hooker (in […]
The 400 Unit’s Sadler Vaden Drops Surprise Solo LP ‘Dad Rock’ Just In Time For Father’s Day (ALBUM REVIEW)
In what may be the first Father’s Day-themed album yet – the surprise set timed to come out at the start of Father’s Day weekend – Sadler Vaden’s latest solo album is a love note to both classic rock and being a dad. This eight-song set is Vaden’s first solo album since becoming a father […]
LISTEN: Zacharia Tayler’s “Leave Behind the Blue” Is A Folk-Rock Love Letter To A Forgotten America
“Tradition” is a word often thrown around in conversations about Country and Americana, two genres where the point is not only to write about your experiences but to tie your experiences into a larger, generational narrative. In Americana, this often ends up boiling down to using instruments, lyrical themes, and aesthetics that call back to […]
LISTEN: NEVERHOME Flips Surf Rock Into Hectic Fuzzed Out Bliss On “Dune Dance”
NEVERHOME is an alternative rock band based in NYC. The band navigates influences from different ranges of Latin music and the wider Rock canon, alternating between flippant and sincere moods. The first thing you notice about NEVERHOME’s “Dune Dance” is the rawness of the vocals. The scratchy delivery collides with danceable surf-rock tones for a […]
RJD2 Details New Album ‘Visions Out Of Limelight,’ His Twenty-Plus Year Career & Starting His Own Label (INTERVIEW)
For over twenty years, the multi-hyphenate producer RJD2 has built a colorful catalog of releases. After his debut album, Deadringer, hit the shelves in 2002, the acclaimed producer has continued to evolve. Working with hip-hop legends like EL-P, Murs, and Tame One will do that to an artist: force them out of their comfort zone […]
Orville Peck Commands Spotlight Via Howlin’ Twang At Minneapolis’ Armory (PHOTOS)
Orville Peck continues to twang under his own fearless rules, which has led the masked artist to reap the rewards of sellout headline shows. The mystery man performed at the Minneapolis Armory on June 11th for a diversified set that included a cover of the Twin Cities’ own The Replacements (Can’ Hardly Wait). Photos by […]
The Cactus Blossoms Return With New Album ‘Every Time I Think About You’ & Share Tour Dates
The Cactus Blossoms – Minneapolis-based brother duo Jack Torrey and Page Burkum – have announced their new album Every Time I Think About You, to be released August 30 via their own Walkie Talkie Records. The collection of ten new, original songs finds the brothers – along with longtime bandmates Jeremy Hanson (drums), Jacob Hanson (guitar) and Phillip Hicks (bass) – […]
The Eagles Announce SPHERE Residency – Eight Shows, Four Weekends
The Eagles have announced a residency at SPHERE in Las Vegas featuring eight shows over four exclusive weekends from Friday, Sept. 20 through Saturday, Oct. 19. The Sphere residency will offer fans the ultimate connection to the band’s legendary catalog in an immersive experience that only Sphere can provide. The general on-sale will begin Friday, June 21 at 10 AM PT at https://eagles.com. EAGLES […]
45 Years Ago Today- The Cars Release Second Album ‘Candy O’ (Watch “Dangerous Type” Live)
SONG PREMIERE: Soft Self Portraits Crafts Dreamy Indie Pop Sound with “Departures”
What started out as an experiment with a cassette deck and a synthesizer quickly evolved into an outlet for self-exploration for Soft Self Portraits’s Cody Wade. Through the meditative and melancholy dream pop reveries of their record, Yarns Spun, they process a myriad of sentiments and seismic life changes. Prior to the release of the […]
Golden Age Thursday: Death Row Records Showcase Gets Heated At 1995 Source Awards
For many reasons, the night of the 1995 Source Awards is one of the most iconic nights in hip-hop history. It was the night of André 3000’s famous “The South Got Something to Say” speech, and iconic performances from Craig Mack and Method Man took place. More importantly, this night is believed to be the […]
Burning Spear’s Longstanding Influence Remains Vital At Minneapolis’ 7th Avenue (PHOTOS)
Burning Spear (Winston Rodney) might be the last of the remaining original Jamaican roots reggae artists still touring, yet at 79 years old, the words and flows still remain as poignant as ever. The legend visited Minneapolis’ First Avenue on June 9th to keep the positive motions rightfully in place. Photos by Billy Briggs.
Top Factors to Consider When Choosing a New Sweepstakes Casino
Sweepstakes casinos have become increasingly popular as a legal alternative to online casinos, especially in places where gambling laws are strict. These platforms offer players the chance to play casino games and win real prizes without betting any actual money. However, there are so many of them that it can be difficult to know which […]
Oliver Wood’s ‘Fat Cat Silhouette’ Serves As Seamlessly Eccentric Listen (ALBUM REVIEW)
The shared manifestation of roots in folk, rock, blues, country, and gospel notwithstanding, Oliver Wood’s two solo albums stand distinctly apart from his work with his Brothers Chris and Jano. And the distinctions of Fat Cat Silhouette fully reaffirm those of its 2021 predecessor Always Smilin’: while there’s little doubt about how carefully crafted this and the previous […]
LISTEN: King Whisker’s “Utopia” Finds Solace In Post-Punk Chaos
Since 2018, King Whisker has been an anomaly in the California music scene, finding moments of substantial success yet primarily existing in DIY obscurity. Over a series of lineup changes, indie releases, and DIY music videos, King Whisker has played sold-out shows with bands like Yard Act and Post Sex Nachos, packed the world-famous Casbah, […]
LISTEN: Bear Garden Brings Refreshing Optimism To Jazz Fusion On “Sunshine, Sunshine, Sunshine”
Directly after releasing the critically acclaimed album Up in February 2024, with the lead single “Up” receiving radio support from BBC 6 Music and a Sweden/Denmark tour in March, Swedish Saxophone player Martin Wirén entered the studio and created Bear Garden’s new single: “Sunshine, Sunshine, Sunshine.” Since the release of the self-titled debut album in […]