LISTEN: Petey USA’s “Anything In Between” Employs Vivid Imagery To Detail Harsh Realities
Petey USA makes a sort of nervous indie-rock that’s equal parts gut punch and group hug. Born in Chicago and now living in Los Angeles, he describes himself as being “from the Midwest and often uncomfortable.” It’s a fitting introduction for an artist whose songs strike a balance between fresh-air catharsis and witty self-awareness; musically, […]
LISTEN: Daisy Duke Craft Ethereal Alt-country With Poetic Visions On “It’s All Good”
Daisy Duke is a fresh name on the Danish country-rock scene. Musically, the band navigates a space between country and alternative rock, drawing inspiration from artists such as The War on Drugs, Wilco, The Beatles, and Tom Waits. The result is a sound that feels both familiar and new. The band’s new EP, The Boy […]
All Them Witches Announce North American Headline Tour Second Leg
Today, All Them Witches, the Nashville-based hard rock quartet, announced the second leg of their North American headline tour. The band – Ben McLeod (guitarist), Charles Michael Parks, Jr. (bass/vocals), Christian Powers (drums), and Allan Van Cleave (keys) – confirm 18- additional dates to their previously announced 29-date “House of Mirrors” tour across the EU, […]
Tuesdays Gone: Down Get Its Southern Rock On With ‘Stone The Crow”
Continuing our salute to Down’s classic NOLA album (that turned an astounding 30 years old this month), after yesterday’s slamming Manic Monday selection, today we’re spotlighting their more melodic side with the Skynyrd-flavored “Stone the Crow”. While probably their most radio-friendly song off the album, it still nonetheless hits hard, not so much from a […]
The Spiritual Archaeology of John Calvin Abney (FEATURE)
John Calvin Abney calls it “spiritual archaeology.” Every record he makes, he says, is a kind of excavation—digging into memory, grief, and fleeting experience to see what can be unearthed in song. His newest recording, Transparent Towns, may be his deepest dig yet. “I can’t help but think that every time I make a record, […]
40 Years Ago Today- Tom Waits Releases ‘Rain Dogs’ Album
40 Years Later: Stevie Ray Vaughan Hits A Crossroad With ‘Soul to Soul’
With four decades of hindsight, it occurs that Stevie Ray Vaughan’s popularity might well have continued to ascend if he were not battling his demons so furiously when making his third studio album. It’s not quite fair to term Soul to Soul the nadir of his discography–that designation goes to the much-overdubbed Live Alive out the […]
LISTEN: The Mothers of Lovers’s “The Prince is Pale” Brings Lo-fi Warmth To Soaring Psychedelia
The Mothers of Lovers – An exciting young Indie Rock band formed in Manhattan in 2022. Led by co-founders Neil Tucci and Alex Miranda. On their debut single, “The Prince is Pale,” the exciting young duo introduce themselves as modern psych-rock revivalist with a contemporary edge and a thirst for new terrain. The Mothers of […]
LISTEN: Sajaa. Details Refreshing Approach To Modern Soul On Groovy “Broadway.”
Montreal-based Neo-Soul/R&B artist SAJAA. is redefining timeless storytelling with a fresh, modern edge—anchored by her soulful, smoky jazz voice. With lyrics that explore raw emotion and unfiltered vulnerability, Sajaa’s deep, intuitive songwriting creates a powerful sense of connection with her listeners. Her debut EP, Blurred Minds & Perspectives, released in November 2023, made an immediate […]
Kenny Drew’s 1956 Self-titled Trio LP Is A Straight-Ahead Modern Jazz Classic (ALBUM REVIEW)
First released in 1956, Kenny Drew’s self-titled Kenny Drew Trio has long been one of those records that says more than its reputation suggests. Drew, who would later settle in Copenhagen and build a life in European jazz circles, is heard here in New York with bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Joe Jones, two […]