Archive: 2025

The New Orleans long-running funk outfit Galactic pulled into Brooklyn Bowl on Friday, January 31st, for the first gig of a two-night stand in Williamsburg that wrapped up their mini Northeast winter tour. The group was firing on all cylinders as they played new jams, tasty covers, and tried and true crowd favorites.  Opening up this night […]

Last night (February 2) was the music’s most significant annual night as the industry flocked to Los Angeles for the 67th Grammy Awards. As always, the night was filled with apparent winners, a few groundbreaking moments in music history, and some stellar performances. Like every year, some of the awards did not make it to […]

On April 18th, Peter Holsapple will release new solo album, The Face of ’68, via Label 51 Recordings. It follows 2018’s solo album Game Day, but also finds its place among his many collaborative projects, such as with Chris Stamey and with The dB’s, whose recent reissue program was followed by a tour. Holsapple’s long […]

David Quinn emerged as a recording artist in April of 2019 with his debut album, Wanderin’ Fool, a Dylan-esque record reminiscent of The Band era, with a turn-of-the-century vibe featuring Boogie-woogie shuffles alongside country ballads. Quinn became known for his authentic storytelling and traditional sound, which continued to resonate on follow-up recordings.  2020’s Letting Go was characterized by […]

As the Americana genre continues to expand even further into twangy realms previously corned off by artists like Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch, there’s a rush of young voices permeating the twang universe. Enter Piper Leone, who sings with an unflinching confidence reminiscent of Sheryl Crow and Kacey Musgraves. The California-based singer-songwriter offers a natural […]

While the words “heavy” and “David Bowie” aren’t synonymous, the late great Starman nonetheless produced his fair share of visceral material over the years. If you go back to the earliest days of his career, he incorporated a bit of heavy-metal flavor into some of his tunes, namely on songs like “Width of a Circle”, […]

Given the vagaries of Bob Dylan’s now sixty-year-plus recording career, it’s hard not to overthink his albums like Shadows In The Night. The temptation is especially significant in the case of this album, one of three LPs devoted to material from the Great American Songbook released in consecutive years beginning in 2015 (Fallen Angels and the deliberately-titled […]

In this increasingly fast-moving world, most of us should be so lucky to find a job we love doing and stick with it for thirty-five years. This is exactly what the members of Moe. have done, taking a steadfast, working-class approach to being in a band that has allowed them to persevere for over three […]

Frank Black’s return home to Boston at the House of Blues for his “Teenager of the Year” 30th Anniversary Tour was a masterclass in revisiting a classic album while keeping things fresh and exciting for longtime fans. The concept is simple yet brilliant: play the entirety of “Teenager of the Year”, all 22 tracks, and […]

After 25 years, celebrated indie-rock band Murder By Death is announcing its final tour. Spanning June through November across the U.S. and parts of Canada and the UK, the extensive run honors a rewarding career spent on the road with support from Laura Jane Grace, William Elliott Whitmore, AJJ, Shawn James and BJ Bahram in […]

Jesse Welles has announced his third studio solo album in 7 months, Middle, to be self-released on February 21st (full track listing below). The album, produced by Eddie Spear (Sierra Ferrell, Zach Bryan), is a continuation of the songwriter’s singular unbridled creativity and gift for writing songs that speak truth with a plain-spoken and clear-eyed delivery. “If my […]

On Friday, January 30th, Ani DiFranco brought her Unprecedented Sh!t tour to Portland, Oregon for the first of two nights at Revolution Hall. After an inspiring opening set from Louisiana’s Joy Clark, DiFranco took the stage, flanked by Todd Sickafoose on bass, Jharis Yoakley on drums, and Eric Heywood on guitar and pedal steel. DiFranco […]

Hootie & The Blowfish are undeniably an essential part of the 90s musical landscape. Stretching across rock, pop, and adult contemporary radio, their unpretentious, feel-good songs were as ubiquitous as conversations about the newest episode of Friends or Seinfeld. Whether they love, hate, or feel indifferent, one would be hard-pressed to find someone born between […]

Jean~Baptiste is a Haitian American hip-hop artist from Worcester, Massachusetts (Tampa Bay-based), known for his introspective songwriting style. He grew up listening to a variety of influential artists, such as Notorious BIG, A Tribe Called Quest, and Wu-Tang Clan. At the same time, growing up through the eras of Kanye West & The Neptunes and […]

Herbert Walker is a five-piece band from Phoenix, Arizona, that defies easy categorization. Their sound is described as “blue-collar chamber pop,” blending elements of indie rock, pop, jazz, soul, and freak folk. Known for their introspective and textured approach to songwriting, Hebert Walker crafts music that resonates emotionally and intellectually.  The band’s new single, “I’m […]

The first month of 2025 is coming to a close, and what a whirlwind it has been. With the cornucopia of new albums already released and the avalanche coming over the horizon, it can be the best kind of overwhelming. January is going out with a bang as we have a classic all-encompassing Caustic to […]

Indie artist Will Dailey’s seventh album Boys Talking, is currently available as physical media like vinyl and CD directly from him, as well as by direct download. But only a limited number of the tracks from the album will be made available on streaming, and those releases will be spread out over time with fan […]

With six albums out in the span of just over a decade, Liverpool’s post-New Wave acolytes Circa Waves are clearly on a prolific streak. Their last effort, 2023’s Never Going Under, was still finding new fans across the globe as they prepped to release Death & Love Pt. 1. Part of the reason for the […]

The week leading up to your debut album must be a daunting one. With suits pushing you from one press requirement to ensuring every video and promotional photo perfectly fits the aesthetic of the music you’ve put years into. It’s a long road to land at your debut, but for Animal Collective member Brian Weitz, […]