Archive: 2025

Over the past decade, Maribou State has carved out a unique space in electronic music, blending warm, organic textures with deep, intricate production. The UK duo—Chris Davids and Liam Ivory—first gained attention with their 2015 debut Portraits, which fused downtempo electronica with live instrumentation, followed by 2018’s Kingdoms in Colour, an album rich with global […]

Progressive metal powerhouse Dream Theater is back with a new album of epic, expertly crafted melodic metal. With Parasomnia, the Boston rockers that helped pioneer the prog-metal scene reunite its best lineup for the first time since 2009. Founding drummer Mike Portnoy returns alongside founding guitarist John Petrucci, founding bassist John Myung, and James LaBrie, […]

Two decades into their run, Seattle-based Americana band Massy Ferguson can’t be accused of writing the same album over and over again. On You Can’t Tell Me I’m Not What I Used To Be, their seventh record, the band that has built a loyal fan base around their ability to deftly walk that line between […]

We Hope you’re ready for some bone-rattling, grunge-infected alternative rock as Crunchy Frog has the pleasure of bringing you the forthcoming EP from I Am Bones, Conjunctivitis. Aside from its direct and literal reference to the eye infection, Conjunctivitis is also a pun. Conjunctions are words we use to tie it all together. Here, we’re […]

Ryan Romero is a 28-year-old hailing from the Breaking Bad-famous Albuquerque, New Mexico, who releases music under the moniker Meadow Lake. The artist draws inspiration from a mix of musical icons like The Beatles, Nirvana, and Vampire Weekend—anything that sounds good. For this track in particular, his recently released  “Dolla $ign$” single, he channeled the […]

Five years after their debut carrying on the legacy of The Allman Brothers Band with serving members and friends, The Brothers have announced their long-awaited return to the famed arena for Tuesday, April 15th and Wednesday, April 16th. The Brothers – Jaimoe (drums, founding member), Warren Haynes (guitars, vocals), Derek Trucks (guitars), Oteil Burbridge (bass), and Marc Quiñones (percussion) — will be joined by Joe Russo (drums), Reese Wynans (keys), Isaac Eady (drums) and special guest Chuck Leavell (piano) at […]

Raleigh, NC band Thirsty Curses is announcing their forthcoming fifth album, Music is a Scam (due out February 27th). It was produced by John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr, Kurt Vile, Screaming Trees). Thirsty Curses is an eclectic rock band from Raleigh, NC that pulls from various influences, including punk, alt-country/Americana, classic rock, and power pop, alongside […]

American Mile has returned with a fresh, electrifying sound in their latest self-titled album, a powerful collection of nine tracks that solidifies their place in the southern rock and country music scene. Emerging in 2018 with a strong rock foundation, the band soon embraced the soul of country music, finding a sweet spot that blends […]

Regarding the 70s U.K. punk scene, the venues played almost as significant a role as the bands. The Roxy, The Vortex, and the 100 Club were some of the first and few to allow this new scene a space to express themselves. Regarding The Stranglers, Hope & Anchor became a place they could call home. […]

Even the most knowledgeable jazz fans might be surprised to learn that saxophonist James Brandon Lewis (JBL) has issued 16 albums. Yet, since his widely lauded 2021 Jesup Wagon, most of us approach his albums with great expectations. The beauty of JBL is that each of his albums is very different, though linked by his […]

When first viewing this title, “Hopium,” it seemed appropriate in today’s climate. While half the country, the side that lost the election, tries to be hopeful, most are just so disillusioned that it’s as if they are in a drug-induced stupor with silenced voices. Saxophonist and composer Dayna Stephens plies this emotional pendulum of hope […]

Lee Smythe is an Indie songwriter who writes unlike any other artist today. A sort of twee/classic American artist that seamlessly mixes the genres of swing, folk, and rock into a catchy pop package. He’s an eccentric multi-instrumentalist and musical renaissance man with a never-ending mania for songwriting, guitar repair, and general mischief; he credits […]

Mudskipper is a New York City-based psychedelic punk quartet. Jacob “Jmac” Mckelvey and Sandy Friedman met through mutual friends who connected them due to similar experimental music tastes. After spending half a year living in Europe, Friedman joined Mckelvey’s existing folk project alongside bassist Connor Miller and percussionist Jamie Walker, adding his unique and exploratory […]

Baroness recently surprised Philadelphia-area fans with two performances of the Red Album and Blue Record in their entirety, both of which sold-out within minutes. The band is now bringing “The Red & Blue Tour” to the Midwest and East Coast this Spring. The trek kicks off on May 7, with Baroness revisiting the monumental tracks that established them as […]

Danny Wimmer Presents have announced an all-star lineup of music artists for Bourbon & Beyond–The World’s Largest Bourbon, Food & Music Festival–held September 11, 12, 13 & 14, 2025 at Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. After a record-breaking year in 2024, DWP is thrilled to announce the stacked music lineup featuring dozens of legends and breakout stars led by The Lumineers, Benson Boone, and Alabama […]

My Morning Jacket is marking the arrival of their eagerly awaited new album, is, with a wide-ranging headline run. MY MORNING JACKET “is” ON TOUR gets underway April 1 at Chattanooga, TN’s Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium and then travels into early May. Highlights include a very special three-night homecoming run at Louisville, KY’s historic The Louisville Palace on […]

Continuing our spotlight on the late great David Bowie this week, let’s a take a look at this artistically intense video for “Sense of Doubt” off his fantastic “Heroes” album from 1977. A strikingly ominous instrumental track, in conjures up a foreboding sense of dread in the listener that is palpably unsettling. It’s decidedly avant-garde […]

All great stories must end, and their characters are to be heralded as heroes. Today (February 5), Ozzy Osbourne announced the final show of his career with the release of the Back To The Beginning festival’s lineup. The festival, which Tom Morello oversaw, will take place on Saturday, July 5, at Villa Park in Birmingham. […]

Kassi Valazza has announced her new album From Newman Street today alongside the release of lead single “Weight of the Wheel.” Due out May 2 via Fluff & Gravy Records (Margo Cilker, Anna Tivel) and Loose Music (Andrew Combs, Courtney Marie Andrews), the upcoming 10-track set is delivered through a strikingly honest lens as Valazza […]