VIDEO PREMIERE: Ramona and the Holy Smokes Fuse Ranchera and Norteño Music with Honky Tonk Into Catchy “Mexitonk” Sound on “Esta Herida”
At the center of Ramona and the Holy Smokes’ self-titled debut LP (due out September 26th) is a question of desire and fantasy; dreaming about making it out of the circumstances that might be holding anyone back, whether it be financial, emotional, or psychological. And like other honky tonk greats who’ve come before them, frontwoman […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Smokey Brights Conjure Emotional Arena-ready Rock Anthem with “Reaction”
The first composite solid rocket fuel that eventually launched spaceships was made with asphalt, effectively paving the way to the moon. Dashboard Heat (due out on September 26th on Share It Music – PRE-ORDER), the newest record by Seattle stalwarts Smokey Brights, embodies this funny little fact, using tough truths to slip the surly bonds […]
Tuesday’s Gone: 13th Floor Elevators Kick It Out Poolside With “Your Gonna Miss Me” Live 1966
Keeping with our spotlight on Roky Erickson this week, for today’s Tuesday’s Gone, we’re throwing it all the way back to his original band, the pioneering 13th Floor Elevators. In this remarkable footage from 1966, we find Erikson and company kicking it poolside and jamming their seminal hit “You’re Gonna Miss Me”. Musically inspired by […]
Farm Aid Writes Another Epic Chapter At Minnneapolis’ Huntington Bank Stadium (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
The best moments hide, then erupt at Farm Aid. They do in nature, too. But these moments need time and love in order to grow. And like everything else, they need money, too. “We need money,” Neil Young said at the morning press conference on September 20, 2025, at Minneapolis’ Huntington Bank Stadium with Farm […]
LISTEN: Bland’s “Panacea” Is Jagged Punk With Blazing Melodies
Bland is a post-punk/alternative band from Winnipeg that plays fast and slightly off-kilter, delivering a sound that feels both familiar and entirely their own. Their debut EP, Consumables, was recorded at No Fun Club, engineered by Rob Hill, and mixed and mastered by Donovan Ostopowich. Across five tightly packed tracks, the band leans into jagged […]
LISTEN: The Sways Craft Lush Balladry Filled With Longing On “Feels Like Deja Vu”
The Sways are a rising indie trio from northern Arizona, made up of multi-instrumentalists Kyle Miller, Andrew Tyler, and Adam Bruce. Drawing from a wide range of musical pasts, they write, perform, and produce everything from scratch, blending the warmth of ’70s folk-rock elevated with a modern, atmospheric edge. Their debut single, “I Have Been […]
Sam Fender Gives Philadelphia’s Fillmore A Big Slice Of Modern British Rock (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
On Sunday night, Sam Fender brought the closing night of his People Watching tour to The Filmore in Philadelphia, as an ode to American rock and mainstream British Rock. The opening act of Young Jesus first took the stage with an hour-long set of Midwest emo and post-rock sound. John Rossiter, lead singer and guitarist, […]
Dance Hall Crashers, Bad Religtion, IDLES, Green Day Power Up Riot Fest Day 3 (FESTIVAL RECAP)
After an action-packed Saturday that featured occasional light rain showers, moderately muggy and warm conditions greeted the masses returning to Douglas Park for the final day of Riot Fest. With a few classic East Bay punk bands scheduled to take the stage, Sunday felt like a mini-Gilman Street reunion for many, promising to make the […]
Jeff Tweedy’s Lofty Visions Become An Undeniable Opus On Triple Album “Twilight Override” (ALBUM REVIEW)
Ambition is a dangerous beast to attempt to tame. The unforgiving thrusts of the sensation can shoot someone down a dark hole, or toss a person into the blinding light of fulfillment and wonder. Ambition has been the fall of empires, but it has also led to some of the most inspiring and heartfelt stories […]
