Archive: 2024

It is not difficult to distinguish bulls from bears and sharks from hamsters. But it will hardly help to maintain a conversation in the company of hardened traders. Such applied zoology is only a part of the complex diversity of the stock exchange population. This material is devoted to another variant of classifying traders, related […]

The Wood Brothers have remained one of the top touring acts over the past 15-plus years with their wondrous musicianship, bold lyrics, and inclusive vibe. Now Oliver Wood, the co-founding band member, has announced the release of his second solo album, Fat Cat Silhouette, due June 14 on Honey Jar Records / Indirecto Records. The […]

Lawrence Rothman has been difficult to pigeonhole musically over the years. As a teen they formed a number of different groups – from hip-hop to punk. But they first started gaining national attention as the singer/guitarist and co-founder of The Living Things, a garage rock band that dipped into punk and psychobilly at times, ultimately […]

Benjamin Tod put his latest solo album out two years ago, the same year as the latest – and what was supposed to be the last – Lost Dog Street Band record. To mangle a Replacements’ lyric, turns out the last one wasn’t the last. “I thought I was done with Lost Dog, but after recording my […]

On April 25th, boundary-pushing rockers Black Country, New Road brought their 2024 tour to Philadelphia’s Union Transfer. The iconic venue with an industrial interior and ceilings that reach the heavens welcomed Camera Picture and BC, NR. Neither performance left anything behind, leaving a mark on the city. The band has been all over the road […]

We have one folksy Caustic for you guys this week. Country music had a slew of releases touching different corners of the genre, from pure folk storytelling to stadium-sized anthems. While the country dominates this week’s list, that is not to discredit the punk-influenced bangers and hypnotic hip-hop. Veteran artists return after a long hiatus, […]

One of the world’s richest twelve days of music starts this weekend when the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival kicks off Thursday at the Fairgrounds. While each day at the festival allows attendees to experience a range of music, there are also tons of unique late-night shows to choose from. One of those special […]

“The South got something to say” was the shot heard around the hip-hop world. Spoken by the great André 3000 at the 1995 Source Awards, this acceptance speech sparked a pivotal moment in hip-hop. Not only had three-stacks and Big Boi established themselves as one of the most exciting duos to emerge from hip-hop’s golden […]

Eric Clapton’s demonstrations of his loyalty to the blues have just as often been forced (Me and Mr. Johnson) as defensive (From The Cradle). Yet the very devotion to the genre that compelled him to leave the Yardbirds and join John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers in the mid-sixties also provided a significant underpinning to the 1968 formation […]

Guitarist-vocalist Dan Rubinoff likes to joke that it only took him 50 years to write a good song. But once he did, he knocked out a bunch — 12 of which have landed on Pie Chart of Love, the stellar debut album Rubinoff and his partner, bassist-vocalist Joice Moore, will release on May 10th as […]

The art of sampling is an entire genre outside of hip-hop. A perfectly chopped soul sample is as moving and spiritual as the original song, and funky drums hit just as hard when mashed with melodies from another era. Sampling is the supportive spine of the golden age of hip-hop; the genre wouldn’t have been […]

How Damon Albarn predicted Blur’s third album would be such a success remains a mystery, much like the mystique behind the album’s writing. The story goes that Albarn went on a prolific writing streak after the band completed their second album, 1993’s Modern Life Is Rubbish. Outside of bassist Alex James, who wrote “Far Out,” […]

The veteran New Orleans-based singer/songwriter Anders Osborne’s 17th album reflects on his past, the country’s problems, New Orleans, musical heroes, and a touch of whimsical escapism as Picasso’s Villa displays some of the artist’s strongest work in years.  Backed by a dynamite core band of Waddy Wachtel: Guitars, Bob Glaub: Bass, Chad Cromwell: Drums, Percussion, […]

Acclaimed Canadian Americana artist Kyle McKearney is laying the groundwork for his third album with the blazing new single “Lonesome,” available April 26th on digital platforms. The song finds McKearney teamed up with Grammy-nominated bluegrass guitar hero Trey Hensley, and his licks intertwined with McKearney’s soulful vocals prove to be a powerful combination. Recorded with […]

At the 2023 Newport Jazz Festival, Christian McBride introduced Charles McPherson by saying, “The last time he was here, he was playing with Charles Mingus.” Listening to McPherson’s energetic performance that followed and then revisiting those Mingus albums from the early ‘60s a week or two later, it was clear the altoist’s lyricism, swing, inherent […]

There is something essentially classic about a casino scene in a movie. Whether it is part of thrilling spy story or an entire story built around the gaming universe, casino games like poker, Megaways slots, and blackjack are all part of pop culture.  The casino is not only a backdrop in these movies. They are […]

Sunset Sherbet, a strain shrouded in mystery and allure, has emerged as a darling among cannabis connoisseurs. Its captivating name conjures visions of vibrant sunsets and tantalizing flavors, but there’s far more to this strain than meets the eye.  In this comprehensive guide, we delve deep into the essence of Sunset Sherbet, exploring its origins, […]

The Woodsist Festival returns to Arrowood Farms in Accord, New York, on September 21-22, 2024. Performers this year include headliners Yo La Tengo, Real Estate, and Jessica Pratt, along with Woods, Hailu Mergia, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Jeff Parker, Etran de L’Aïr, The Messthetics, 75 Dollar Bill Big Band, Rosali, Mystic 100s, Florry, and Sylvie. Arrowood […]

Everclear, led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis, has announced a fall headlining tour featuring special guests Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack. The 30+ date outing launches September 13th in San Francisco and will stop all over the U.S. including Portland, Sacramento, Los Angeles (September 19th at The Regent Theater), Denver, Virginia Beach, […]