Sunny Sweeney Has Musical Full-Circle Moment With ‘Rhinestone Requiem’ (FEATURE)
Self-producing an album wasn’t something that Sunny Sweeney spent much time pondering – until it happened. Rhinestone Requiem is the pinnacle of her taking charge, hoeing her own bean row, and flexing her self-determining vigor. It’s just the latest from an artist committed to exploring her imaginative energies on her terms. “I’m happy with what […]
Jerry Joseph & the Jackmorons, Take Fan Live Favorites To The Studio On ‘Panther Tracks Vol. 1’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Two forces may be converging here. For years, Jerry Joseph & the Jackmorons fans have missed recorded versions of their favorite songs at live shows. Although in the liners, Joseph pointedly comments, “…we will never know…most people hate the studio versions of their favorite live songs.” Secondly, Joseph wants to maintain the momentum he garnered […]
How Does Artlist Price Tiers Work?
As a content creator, you need more than just a great idea. You need the right tools to bring it to life. That means access to high-quality music, sound effects, stock footage, templates, and increasingly, AI-powered editing tools. Artlist offers all of that under one roof. But not all subscriptions are created equal. Whether you’re […]
The Manic Standstill’s Adam Bones & Go Betty Go’s Nicolette Vilar on Co-Creating “Go Away” and Building Musical Communities (INTERVIEW)
Indie punk band The Manic Standstill are a relatively new configuration of experienced musicians, including guitarist and vocalist Adam Bones (Save Ferris, Richie Ramone, Josie Cotton, The Two Tens), drummer Brad Dickert, and bassist Eddy Hewitt. They’ve been releasing singles via Wiretap Records/Double Helix leading up to their debut album, Moving, arriving later this year. […]
Tuesday’s Gone: Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band Twist The Blues Up With “Sure Nuff N Yes I Do”
Continuing our spotlight on the late great Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart) this week, for today’s Tuesday’s Gone, we’re throwing it back to the very beginning of his eccentric career with this remarkable footage of him and his “magic” band performing live on the beach in Cannes, France, from 1968. The song being performed […]
Manic Monday: Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band Got Nuts On ““Woe Is Uh Me Bop”
Ever wish every day was Weirdo Wednesday? Although that’s technically not the case today and tomorrow, fellow weirdos can rejoice, given we’ll be spotlighting the late great Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart) this week. Indeed, when it comes to the good Captain, practically all of his output could be characterized as “weird” given his […]
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones Continue Pushing Musical Boundaries with Sensational Performance at Portland, OR’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Some music transcends time and place. It doesn’t matter what era or what is currently hot on the radio – it simply exists in an ever-youthful state. Béla Fleck and the Flecktones have occupied this space for nearly four decades. Fusing jazz and bluegrass, but reaching into far more varied musical realms, the group has […]
Mac DeMarco Kicks Off Massive World Tour With An Extensive Setlist At The Greek Theater In Los Angeles (RECAP)
Mac DeMarco seems to get more beloved every time the bedroom rock pioneer decides to emerge with a new record, and 2025 is no different. On August 22, the modern rock icon released his sixth studio album, Guitar, a raw portrait of where DeMarco stands with himself and his place in the world —a collection […]
60 Years Later: Bob Dylan Almost Changed The World With ‘Highway 61 Revisited’
Bob Dylan didn’t exactly change the world with the slightly less-than-an-hour duration of Highway 61 Revisited (released 6/30/65), but around the time it came out six decades ago, it certainly seemed like he had, especially when broad hindsight focuses on the twelve months to follow. Arriving shortly after its hit single “Like A Rolling Stone,” […]
The Budos Band Celebrate Two Decades of Funk-Drenched Afro-Soul At Portland Oregon’s Revolution Hall (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the formation of the Budos Band. The lineup has fluctuated a bit throughout those two decades, but the band has stayed productive both in the studio and on the road. Plenty of music trends – some shitty and some great – have also come and gone in that time, […]