Cochemea Releasing ‘Vol. 3: Ancestros Futuros’ On Daptone September 26th
For more than 25 years, Cochemea has carved out a singular path as a soloist, composer, and arranger, bridging genres through an impressive array of collaborations. From his long-standing role with Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings to work with artists like Kevin Morby, Run The Jewels, Jon Batiste, Amy Winehouse, The Roots, Archie Shepp, Mark […]
LISTEN: Daze of Laur Delivers Vulnerable Poetry Via Soaring Harmonies On Refreshing Folk Ballad “Valley of the Clouds”
Daze of Laur is the project of Los Angeles-based artist Laura Esgro. Raised by parents who grew up in the 1960s LA music scene and Tennessean grandparents, Californian folk-rock and American country music run in her bloodline. Long family road trips in California and the American Southwest, as a girl, were spent writing and listening […]
LISTEN: Astrachan’s “Picture of Doubt” Is Emotionally Complex Indie Rock With Jangly Guitars
Astrachan is the solo project and surname of curly-haired indie rock beefcake Ben Astrachan, a self-taught analog tapehead who conjures up his special blend of starry-eyed lo-fi folk rock in the candlelit haze of Puccini’s Studio (Astrachan’s basement bedroom/workspace) on Chicago’s northwest side. Astrachan is also the co-founder of Berta Bigtoe (with Austin Koenigstein) and […]
Geese Reveal New Album ‘Getting Killed’ Out 9/26- Shares Lead Single “Taxes”
New York City’s Geese has announced their new album Getting Killed out September 26th via Partisan and has shared the lead single “Taxes,” following the announcement of their winking ‘Getting Killed’ tour a couple of weeks ago. The new single is a fitting opening statement for Geese’s next musical chapter, an accomplished smorgasbord of sounds jammed together to form a […]
Neko Case Announces New Album ‘Neon Grey Midnight Green’ – Shares First Single “Wreck”
Neko Case has announced the September 26th release of ‘Neon Grey Midnight Green’, her simultaneously biggest-sounding and most intimate-feeling album yet. Self-produced by Case, the first single “Wreck” is an exploration of the soul-shattering feeling that is finding love with another fallible human being. “I know it’s selfish / But you’re the sun now! / And […]
Wet Leg Mixes Elements Of Pop, Rock, Punk & Love Songs On Bold ‘Moisturizer’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
For its sophomore album, UK indie rock quintet Wet Leg ventures into new territory: love songs. That’s not to say the band known for snarky lines like “what makes you think you’re good enough to think about me when you’re touching yourself” has gone all soft and sappy. The Isle of Wight rockers are as […]
Happy 55th Birthday Beck Hansen
SONG PREMIERE: Scott Tournet Displays Stirring Range & Depth On “The Circle” Off Upcoming Album ‘Home’
=Singer-songwriter, band leader, and producer Scott Tournet has gone through numerous creative phases. From writing and playing sprawling rock music with Grace Potter & The Nocturnals to leading his band Elektric Voodoo into daring and psychedelic territory, Tournet has ventured into the deepest corners of rock and emerged with a sterling and expansive catalog. Recently, Tournet stepped […]
Tuesday’s Gone: Dire Straits & Sting Cook Up Blistering “Money For Nothing” At Live Aid 1985
Continuing our spotlight on the epic worldwide concert event that was 1985’s Live Aid, for today’s Tuesday’s Gone, we’re showcasing this fantastic performance of “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits and Sting from London’s Wembley Stadium. Thanks in large part to the iconic video that was in heavy rotation on MTV at the time (which […]
Jaleel Shaw Emerges As Band Leader Again On Exploratory ‘Painter of the Invisible’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Philly’s saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and educator Jaleel Shaw emerges as a leader again after 13 years. Shaw has collaborated with a wide range of jazz giants, including Roy Haynes, Roy Hargrove, Nate Smith, Christian McBride, and many others. He is currently a fixture in both Dave Holland’s Quartet and Trio. Finding time to make a […]
Jazz Titans Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Chris Potter, Eric Harland, Larry Grenadier Gather For ‘First Meeting- Live at Dizzy’s Club’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
First Meeting is a collaboration of four top jazz artists on their respective instruments, each receiving equal billing for their three-night engagement at Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center in August 2022. Although the title “First Meeting” is accurate, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, saxophonist Chris Potter, and drummer Eric Harland were part of the Monterey […]
LISTEN: Madrone’s “Lucifer” Is Immersive and Raw Rock With Poetic Undertones
Madrone is a band from California. Formed in Berkeley, California by Reoh Darwell (drums, guitar, vocals), Matthew Estolano (bass, vocals), and Maya Ofek (guitar, vocals), the band members now live in new portions of California’s chaparral (LA, San Jose, & El Cajon). Madrone’s eponymous self-recorded and self-released debut album, Eponymous Debut Masterpiece, came out on […]
LISTEN: Hello Echo Return With Hypnotic Indie Rock And An Urgent Message On “Interwebs”
Hello Echo was formed initially in the late 2000s, making a splash with their unique blend of indie rock, folk, grunge, and jam band grooves. Their debut garnered praise from Pitchfork, as well as appearances on MTV, NPR, Sirius XMU, and KEXP, before the band fell off the radar in 2015. With a sound that’s […]
Pearl Jam Drummer Matt Cameron Announces Departure From Band After 27 Years
After 27 years, seven studio albums, and countless live performances, longtime Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron has announced his departure from the band. The news comes from a series of Instagram posts, one from the band and another from Cameron himself. The news arrives a year after Pearl Jam’s latest studio album, 2024’s Dark Matter, […]
Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne Give Iconic Farewell With ‘Back To The Beginning’ – 18 Choice Videos From Tool, Slayer, Alice In Chains, Pantera, Ozzy, Sabbath & More
Over the past weekend, while the United States celebrated its independence with barbecues and trips to the beach, England was hosting its own party built around one of its greatest exports: Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath The iconic hard rock pioneer brought together some of the genre’s most beloved musicians for the Back to the […]
Happy 85th Birthday Ringo Starr
Band of Skulls’ Russell Marsden on Excavating The Prehistory Behind Their 15th Anniversary Box Set ‘Cold Fame’ (INTERVIEW)
British Indie Rock outfit Band of Skulls is celebrating its 15th Anniversary by releasing a limited-edition deluxe box set called Cold Fame, which arrived on June 27th, via Artist Royalties Collective. It closely follows their first North American tour in several years, part of which they played in support of the Australian Rock band Jet. Both events are landmarks for […]
SONG PREMIERE: Dar Williams Celebrates Colorful Journeys with Soulful Folk Anthem “Hummingbird Highway”
“It’s a highway, filled with deep, exotic colors and beautiful, delicate things as well as the perils that come from moving so fast,” says Dar Williams, describing modern life. On her 13th album, Hummingbird Highway, out September 12th on Righteous Babe Records, Williams celebrates the colors she glimpses from her vantage as a touring musician. […]
The Henhouse Prowlers Share Track By Track Of Rippin’ New Album ‘Unravel’
With over twenty years proudly behind them, The Henhouse Prowlers remain firmly focused on the road ahead, while harnessing relentless chops that would make even Billy Strings do a double-take. Their performances continue to captivate, driven by a deep passion for both music and humanity. All four members bring a storyteller’s spirit, a gift for […]
Manic Monday: Black Sabbath Shakes Up Live Aid 1985 With “Paranoid”
Following an epic weekend in Birmingham that featured a primal send-off to the fathers of metal, Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, we’ll be revisiting Live Aid this week, which happened 40 years ago this week. While most think of such British acts as Queen, David Bowie, and Phil Collins leading the way with memorable Live […]