Rose City Band’s Twangy Psychedelia Gets Sonic Liftoff With ‘Sol Y Sombra’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Rose City Band, led by guitarist and vocalist Ripley Johnson, has carved a unique lane for themselves in modern country. While the burgeoning scene crashes pop charts and intertwines with pop more than ever, the band’s lighthearted, psychedelic take is a welcomed change of pace. Since the band mysteriously appeared in 2019, their sun-drenched approach […]
When Celebrities Bet Big on Casino Fame
Celebrities have made online gambling their shiny new stage. Stars like Drake and Jay-Z are mixing their entertainment clout with wagers. Drake’s partnership with a crypto-gambling platform has made waves, putting him at the forefront with live-streamed betting moments. These alliances are no empty gestures; They boost visibility, pull fans into casino platforms, and rake […]
Golden Age Thursday: The Adverts’ Fierce Brand Of Early British Punk Makes Lasting Impression (Live 1977)
While they were a short-lived and unassuming member of the British Punk Explosion, The Adverts left an undeniable legacy. Throughout two albums released in the late ’70s, the band led by T.V. Smith and Gaye Advert aimed for punk domination as they combined tropes from the era with witty and absurd songwriting. The Adverts were […]
Dax Riggs’ ‘7 Songs For Spiders’ Echoes With Dark Bluesy Suprises & Grinding Folk (ALBUM REVIEW)
On his first release of new music in over 15 years, Dax Riggs returns with 7 Songs For Spiders, a collection of ominous meditations on spirituality, love, death, and what lies beyond. Having started his career with the death/sludge outfit Acid Bath (who are also returning this year) and branching out to more blues rock with […]
South by Southwest (SXSW) Announces Third Wave of Acts for 2025 Music Festival
The South by Southwest® Music Festival (SXSW®) has announced the third round of Showcasing Artists invited to perform at the 39th annual event. Taking place March 10-15, 2025, the festival programmers aim to reignite the exhilaration of discovery for fans and industry alike as they discover their new favorite artist across the eclectic backdrop of […]
LISTEN: Lazy Daze Crafts A Nuanced Garage Rock Anthem With Hazy Tones On “New Tires”
Lazy Daze is back with a new single, and he’s hoping it’s unlike anything you’ve heard from him before. After a hiatus for most of 2024 due to life, Zach Miller (Lazy Daze) is back with a new song, “New Tires.” Originally from Cincinnati, Miller cut his teeth in the downtown indie scene before moving […]
LISTEN: Luna Drift’s “Dawned” is Urgent Post-Punk With Explosive Guitars and Psychedelic Vocals
Luna Drift is a post-punk and indie rock band from Manchester, formed in 2024. The four-piece consists of Connor (vocals/guitar), Sam (bass), Greg (guitar), and Cathal (drums). With an atmospheric yet punchy sound, Luna Drift draws inspiration from post-punk icons like Joy Division and The Cure and seamlessly blends them with modern indie rock. Gaining […]
Nine Inch Nails Announce Peel It Back Tour 2025
Today, Nine Inch Nails announced the Peel It Back Tour 2025, marking the band’s first live outing since 2022. Produced by Live Nation, the headline run will kick off on Sunday, June 15, in Dublin, Ireland, at 3Arena, and take the band across Europe, including stops in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and more. The European […]
Benjamin Booker Brings Eerie Blast Of Cosmic Soul To The Blues With ‘LOWER’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
It has been seven years since we heard from Benjamin Booker. The NOLA-based multi-hyphenate weaves through sonic realms with an air of mystique, putting his auto-biography across several warping albums that challenge genre norms and place Booker in a league of his own. His soulful yet eerie approach to nostalgic blues is drowned in dense […]
SONG PREMIERE: CAAMP’s Evan Westfall Champions Acoustic Instrumental Folk on Title Track Off Solo Debut ‘IS THIS OUR EXIT?’
Evan Westfall is a Columbus-based musician best known as a founding member of CAAMP—the globally beloved folk trio that has amassed over 1 billion streams, landed several #1s at AAA radio, sold out arenas and amphitheaters, and performed on CBS Saturday Morning, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Renowned for their earthy, […]