Archive: 2024

Grammy-nominated, Nashville-based singer-songwriter and avowed rebel Will Hoge goes all in, writing, producing, and playing all instruments on his fourteenth album, the mostly autobiographical Tenderhearted Boys. Hoge immediately immerses us in his emotional world with “Deadbolt,” strumming and singing with immense emotion about a significant other that somehow provides comfort to one whose emotions threaten […]

Speaking of albums celebrating their 30th birthday this year (see Manic Monday), often lost in the sea of great records from 1994 is Jawbox’s career highlight For Your Own Special Sweetheart. In fairness, 1994 was stacked with fantastic albums from iconic bands like Nine Inch Nails and Pearl Jam, along with breakout albums from Green […]

This duo of trombonist, singer, and songwriter Natalie Cressman and guitarist, composer, and vocalist Ian Faquini have forged their partnership through two successful albums, 2022’s Auburn Whisper (covered here) and 2019’s Setting Rays of Summer. The instrumental pairing is indeed rare and Cressman and Faquini are likely the only ones rendering Brazilian music as a duo on these instruments.  On their […]

The Felice Brothers announced they have signed to Conor Oberst’s new record label, Million Stars, to release their new album, Valley of Abandoned Songs, which will be released on June 28. The 13-song collection consists of recordings primarily from sessions for the band’s 2019 album, Undress, as well as their most recent release, 2023’s Asylum […]

While the name Sampha might not be as familiar as those he has collaborated with (Drake, Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar), the British singer-songwriter/musician certainly holds his own as a solo artist. However, his live shows promote “synergy” and “freedom” amongst his band. Sampha and his daring ensemble visited First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN on April […]

Bonny Light Horseman–the acclaimed trio of Anaïs Mitchell, Eric D. Johnson, and Josh Kaufman–today announced their third full-length and Jagjaguwar debut, the double album Keep Me on Your Mind/See You Free, will be released on June 7th, 2024. They’ve also shared the lead single “I Know You Know” alongside their first-ever music video which can be seen/heard […]

A tour announcement that has been fourteen years in the making, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater are announcing their 40th Anniversary Tour 2024 – 2025. The tour – presented as An Evening With Dream Theater – is the first outing since drummer Mike Portnoy’s return to the lineup joining vocalist James LaBrie, bassist John Myung, guitarist John […]

 Today Missy Elliott has announced the history-making debut headline tour, OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience. Continuing her stellar dominance as one of the most significant artists in music, the pioneer of female Hip Hop/R&B will land in arenas across North America this summer with Hip Hop legend Busta Rhymes, Multi-Platinum selling superstar Ciara, and mega producer Timbaland. […]

Folk blues legend Chris Smither is back with his 20th album, All About The Bones, out May 3rd on Signature Sounds (PRE-ORDER). Recorded at Sonelab Studios in Easthampton, MA by Justin Pizzoferrato (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., the Hold Steady), All About the Bones has an intimate feel that is somehow baroque and austere at once. […]

It is officially thirty years since The Offspring released their seminal LP Smash (4/8/94), and its legacy refuses to diminish. If there was a Richter scale equivalent to measure the impact an album can have, this LP would’ve been close to breaking that scale. There is ambition behind each song, a sense of familiarity in […]

You can expect an immediate pick me up with a new Grace Pettis song. The Nashville-based, Alabama-Austin-raised singer-songwriter flourishes with an exuberant array of luminescent harmonies that recall Grace Potter and Lake Street Dive.  Following her critically acclaimed Working Woman record, Grace Pettis’ much-anticipated sophomore MPress Records release, Down To The Letter is out this June and shows her songwriting […]

For a special solar eclipse edition of Manic Monday, there were certainly no shortage of selections that could potentially fit the bill. “Black Sunshine” by White Zombie comes to mind, along with “My God is the Sun” by Queens of the Stone Age, or of course “Total Eclipse” by Iron Maiden, just to name a […]

Afton Wolfe signifies the modern-day decency that a transporter of music should identify himself. Performing is his mission, despite the hard work and financial risks he takes upon himself. Wolfe has established himself as a vital singer/songwriter in the East Nashville scene where his charismatic presence and can-do attitude has enabled him to persevere and […]

Summer is coming early to the Deep South and what better way to welcome it in than with some smoking hot sets by ZZ Top, Black Stone Cherry and headliners Lynyrd Skynyrd on Thursday, April 04, 2024. Out on what they’ve dubbed the Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour, this is a killer ticket and the […]

Austin-based singer/songwriter Jesse Daniel has announced new album Countin’ The Miles, due out June 7 via Lightning Rod Records. He also released the black-and-white official video for the raucous yet reflective album opener “Comin’ Apart At The Seams” featuring background vocals from Jon Randall and fiddle from the legendary Gene Elders of George Strait’s Ace […]

The Fox by Harold Land is a remarkable piece of jazz history that stands as a testament to Land’s incredible prowess as a tenor saxophonist. Released in 1960, this album captures the essence of the West Coast jazz scene during that period, characterized by its cool, smooth sound, yet Harold Land imbues the record with […]

 SweetWater Brewing has announed significant changes to this year’s SweetWater 420 Fest, including a reimagined lineup and an entirely free concert, with a $10 donation to its non-profit partner, the Waterkeeper Alliance. SweetWater Brewing invites fans to take a trip back to its roots, hosting a more intimate festival focused on killer jams, heady brews, and supporting our long-time […]

Some albums need no introduction. A collection of songs so accessible they have become embedded into the pantheon of pop culture imagining a world without its presence seems unfathomable. This kind of album comes around very rarely and many that we believe to be something special end up falling out of our conversations without anyone […]

Some Caustics are filled with singles, moments of a full body of work that are meant to grab your attention and entice you to listen to more. Singles are always welcomed but there is something special about being able to digest a full album in one sitting. Thankfully, this week’s Caustic is lined with a […]