Weirdo Wednsday: Early ’80s Ozzy Osbourne Is Damn Hilarious During 1982 ‘Night Flight’ Interview
Rounding out our salute to Ozzy Osbourne this week, it’s probably fair to say that his reputation as heavy-metal’s preeminent “wildman” (for lack of a better term) over the years proceeded him. Granted he really played-up that persona in the early 80s in particular, as we all know the antics, the stories, etc.. But what […]
Lollapalooza Returns With Rising Acts Wunderhorse, Otoboke Beaver, Winyah & Joey Valence and Brae (FESTIVAL PREVIEW)
Festival juggernaut Lollapalooza is returning to Chicago’s Grant Park on July 31-August 3rd for four jam-packed days of music. The top of the bill features plenty to like no matter your musical interest, whether you’re into pop, hip-hop, country, metal, or electronic. But dig more into the deep undercard and you’ll find an array of […]
Snõõper Announces New Album ‘Worldwide’ Out Oct. 3rd Via Third Man
Snõõper Announces New Album ‘Worldwide’ Out Oct. 3rd Via Third Man has announced their new album, Worldwide, is due out October 3rd on Third Man Records, and has presented its lead single / video“Worldwide below that rattles with ferocious tenacity reminiscent of early B-52s jamming with Bikini Kill. Founded by guitarist Connor Cummins and vocalist/visual artist Blair Tramel — Snõõper have rocketed from […]
LISTEN: Golden Apples Share Gloriously Catchy New Track “Mind”
Golden Apples – project of the Philadelphia-based artist Russell Edling – has released “Mind,” the second single from their new album, Shooting Star, out September 19th via Lame-O Records. Following lead single “Noonday Demon,” “Mind” is a persistent, outwardly sunny ode to chugging through life as the world burns à la The Kooks. Edling wrestles with the emotional dissonance of Western life […]
Benny Golson’s Late ’50s Hard Bop Gem ‘Gone With Golson’ Gets Vinyl Reissue (ALBUM REVIEW)
By the time Benny Golson recorded Gone With Golson in 1959, he had already carved out a strong reputation as both a formidable tenor saxophonist and a gifted composer. With roots in bands led by Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie, Golson’s résumé was as rich as his tone. Gone With Golson marked his fifth release […]
The Antlers Return With New Album ‘Blight’ Out Oct. 10th – Shares First Single “Carnage”
The Antlers – the band and recording project of Peter Silberman – have announced their eagerly awaited new album, Blight, arriving via Transgressive Records on Friday, October 10. Pre-orders/pre-saves are available now. The Antlers’ first new studio album in over four years, Blight, is heralded by the premiere of the volatile “Carnage,” available at all digital services now and can be […]
Time Out Take Five Summer Edition: Noah Haidu, Dave Bass, Satoko Fujii, Jon Irabagon
Time Out Take Five is a column comprised of pithy takes on recent jazz releases, spotlighting titles deserving attention that might otherwise go unnoticed. Noah Haidu: Standards Vol. III – With what is now a trifecta of albums comprised solely of standards, pianist Noah Haidu has significantly elevated his profile as a musician and bandleader within […]
LISTEN: Certain Death’s “White Clouds” Is Intoxicating Psych-Rock With an Edge
Certain Death is a heavy psychedelic, guitar-worshipping, long-haired caravan of four true pioneers of the musical craft. Henry Black, songwriter and guitarist, is joined by Matt White on guitar, Jerry Smiles on bass, and CJ Young on drums to form the ultimate rock and roll machine, bound for glory and made of metal. The legacy […]
LISTEN: Short Porch Create Immersive Narrative-Driven Punk On “Final Human”
Short Porch returns in 2025 with their first full-length record, Hot & Ready, due out in early October. Following 2023’s EP release, The Best of… Short Porch vol.1, the band was featured on WFUV, in Far Out Magazine (UK), The Deli, the Aquarian, Bands do Bk, and FnGood music; with Far Out including “86th” on […]
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Kick Off 2025 Orchestra Tour At Philadelphia’s TD Pavilion (SHOW RECAP)
Australia’s psych-rock darlings and the universally acclaimed King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard are spending 2025 proving once again to be one of the hardest-working bands in any modern genre. After spending the last few months traversing Europe and releasing their cinematic Phantom Island LP in June, the prolific outfit still refuses to rest as […]
60 Years Ago Today – The Beatles’ Film ‘Help!’ Premieres
Tuesday’s Gone: Watch Early Black Sabbath Try Out “Walpurgis” Later To Become “War Pigs”
Continuing our tribute to the late great Ozzy Osbourne this week, for today’s Tuesday’s Gone, we’re throwing it back to the very earliest beginnings of his career with this remarkable performance of “War Pigs” live from 1970. But this performance is so early it differs from the studio version of the song that everyone would […]
Jenni Rose of The Vandoliers Talks Personal Struggles and Transformation, Working with Ted Hutt, and Finding Her Voice on ‘Life Behind Bars’ (INTERVIEW)
Over the past decade, the Texas-based, punk-influenced Americana band The Vandoliers have worn grooves into the highways on countless tours across the U.S. Their albums and raucous live sets blend traditional and outlaw country music with roots rock and Tejano horns, for a remarkably original sound. Over time, they have slowly, steadily been building up […]
Alison Krauss’ ‘Now That I’ve Found You: A Collection’ Remains a Graceful Testament to Artistic Evolution 30 Years Later (ALBUM REVIEW)
When Now That I’ve Found You: A Collection first arrived in 1995, Alison Krauss was already a rising force in the bluegrass world. But few could have predicted just how profoundly this compilation would alter the course of her career and the perception of bluegrass itself. Compiled when she was just 23, the album works […]
Mannequin Pussy, Devo, Iggy Pop, Japanese Breakfast and More: Six Acts We Loved at Project Pabst 2025 (REVIEW/PHOTOS)
At first glance, a festival that is blatantly branded and named after its corporate parent seems ripe for protest by the cool, socially liberated kids. But Pabst Blue Ribbon holds a special place in the heart of anyone who has ever spent late nights in a dive bar smoking butts and pounding the cheap lager, […]
LISTEN: Channo’s “Carabina” Is Refreshing Indie Folk With Moving Poetry
Channo is a musician from Perth, Western Australia. The artist records and produces everything themselves, pouring time, passion, and whatever else they can find into their art. Channo has adopted a nomadic lifestyle that is reflected in their music, especially on their new single, “Carabina.” The artist’s latest release is a breezy piece of modern […]
LISTEN: LUCKY Create Immersive Alt-Country On Emotional “Falling Through”
LUCKY is a new Bay Area supergroup featuring Andrew St James, Peter Kegler (Half Stack), Marika Christine, and Zach Elsasser (Affectionately, Half Stack). “Falling Through” is their second single to be released on Royal Oakie Records this year, following up their debut single “Traveler.” The band has plenty more planned for the rest of 2025, […]
The Stray Cats Announce 2025 U.S. Tour
The Stray Cats– all three original members Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals), and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)—have today (July 28) announced their return to the road this fall for a cross-country month-long tour. Set to kick off October 25, the multi-million-selling band will be bringing their legendary, explosive live show and red-hot rock & roll to audiences nationwide. […]
50 Years Ago Today- Black Sabbath Release ‘Sabotage’ Album (Listen To “Megalomania” Live ’75)
Kelcey Ayer (Ex Local Natives) Shares Intricacies Of Following His Muse & Creative Rush Behind Stellar Solo EP ‘No Sleep’ (INTERVIEW)
The idea of “putting yourself out there” has become a casual suggestion for people to throw around, although when broken down, it is a bold and terrifying move for some. It is easier said than done to lay yourself bare and vulnerable, allowing others to judge with nothing to shield yourself with other than your […]