Archive: 2024

New York-based singer-songwriter Brian Michael Henry has struck the balance between neon nostalgia and deeply personal songwriting on “I Don’t Really Love You When You Cry.” His deep baritone explodes over waltz-style pianos and surf-rock-tinged guitars to create a heartbreaking anthem with harsh realities. The confessional songwriting beautifully accents the vibrant colors of the arrangement. […]

Multi-talented artist Jesse Dayton’s newest effort, The Hard Way Blues, is a collection of songs that play with the trifecta of rock-country blues as the Shooter Jennings-produced album weaves a variety of tales in the Texas dust.   On his fantastic previous release, 2023’s Death Wish Blues, Dayton partnered up with Samantha Fish to push jaggedly […]

Seven decades in, it should come as no surprise that the Virginia-born, Los Angeles-based multi-genre-oriented artist, songwriter, and producer Swamp Dogg (AKA Jerry Williams, Jr.) would deliver a bluegrass album. Of course, that’s just the foundation as he melds into his stew strains of soul, funk, R&B, and even gospel for his first album on […]

Del McCoury is a national treasure.  Since joining forces with Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys over sixty years ago, the affable guitarist and vocalist has left an indelible mark on the bluegrass world as we know it. Thanks to his seemingly ageless vocal abilities, uncanny songwriting, and infectious stage presence, McCoury’s influence has spread […]

Six years after their last release, Boston’s Buffalo Tom turn back to the same sound that made them one of the most underrated college rock bands of the 1990s with Jump Rope, their tenth album. The music here will be familiar to anyone who grew up with “Sodajerk” or “Birdbrain.” In fact, you’d be forgiven […]

In conjunction with Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival, which takes place June 28-30th at MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA, the band announced a new EP, Hot Sun Cool Shroud, out June 28th via dBpm Records. Following the release of the band’s critically acclaimed album Cousin in 2023, Jeff Tweedy returned to the studio to revisit […]

Charlie Overbey may be a lifelong Californian now residing in New Mexico but his songs are forever steeped in the timeless traditions of the American South.  He has spent many years touring the world and supporting acts ranging from David Allan Coe to Blackberry Smoke to Motorhead to Foo Fighters. Once again, Overbey has amassed a […]

For those of us who have gone into studios with a batch of new material, it can all go south in a number of different ways. The performances can lack the desired spirit. The engineering can fail to capture the intention of the artist. Post-production can kill the mood, leaving empty shells of once-captivating songs. […]

In Glide’s review of Richard Thompson’s 2018 13 Rivers, we closed by saying “…nothing else labeled ‘folk rock’ sounds like Richard Thompson. Like Hendrix, he’s his own genre, one the major virtuosos of our time.”  With certainly nothing to prove, Thompson sallies forth six years later with Ship to Shore, reinforcing that point of view […]

Big Head Todd and the Monsters’ Her Way Out is the Colorado-based band’s first studio effort in seven years, and it’s a testament to how they’ve continued to nurture a niche for themselves over that time, not to mention a loyal audience: they’ve turned their thirty-five headlining appearances at Red Rocks into hometown shows. It was three decades ago, […]

It’s hard to believe it’s been over 30 years since Beck first burst onto the alternative music scene with his classic Mellow Gold album in 1994. If that doesn’t already make you feel old enough, check out this clip from MTV’s 120 Minutes, which features a strikingly awkward interview between Thurston Moore and a babyfaced […]

Emily McLoud is a multifaceted artist whose music delves into the complexities of the human experience. As a songwriter, she explores themes of life’s impermanence and the enduring beauty of change. Her music blends country, folk, and bluegrass sounds with a modern touch. Emily is known for her intimate, soul-stirring performances, and her artistry is […]

Originating from New Jersey, multi-talented artist j.aaron has entertained global audiences with his dynamic blend of soulful R&B vocals, hip-hop, and funk, delivering electrifying performances infused with his signature swagger. Despite a tumultuous upbringing marked by poverty, violence, and homelessness, music became his lifeline, leading him to pursue a career that he credits with saving […]

BottleRock Napa Valley, the popular music festival in the most famous American wine region, hit on all cylinders with big-name stars, young upcoming talent, and the usual array of extravagance. The three-day event, in its 11th year, ran from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, the 26th, over Memorial Day weekend and drew a sold-out crowd […]

“Trans Country star” is a phrase that would seemed almost impossible to say out loud just a generation ago – even though queer artists have always been around making music for decades, just tucked away deep in the shadows thanks to a close-minded society. A handful of proud queer trailblazers over the years have garnered […]

The late nineties saw an unlikely surge in “Christian bands” hitting the airwaves. From the softer rock of Jars of Clay, Sixpence None the Richer, and Switchfoot to the harder sounds of P.O.D., MxPx and mewithoutyou. None, though, had the staying power of Florida’s post-grunge pariahs, Creed, who, despite unfavorable critical reception, managed to become […]

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

Billy Strings will release his first live album, Billy Strings Live Vol. 1, July 12 on Reprise Records (pre-order). . The tracklist will not be revealed until the release date. Beginning July 1, fans will be able to “Guess The Tracklist” for a chance to win prizes including “Free Tickets For Life.” Updates at billystrings.live. Strings will continue his tour this fall including newly announced […]

“Musically, the eerie beauty of the fiddle and pedal steel comes from Jackson Browne’s longtime companion, the late David Lindley, and the vocal harmonies have a Chris and Morgane Stapelton feel, like in “Starting Over,” says singer-songwriter Mike Montrey about the melodic warmth of his new single “Stained Glass Window Panes” that Glide is premiering […]