Archive: 2025

Among the current crop of real-deal country artists that have emerged as a rebuttal to that polished and poppy Nashville sound, Vincent Neil Emerson is a clear standout. Similar to peers like Charley Crockett, Colter Wall, Brent Cobb – and at times sounding like an amalgamation of all three – as well as Tyler Childers […]

Leon Russell’s eponymous debut album (released 3/23/70), may be the most significant instance of serendipity in the history of contemporary rock and roll. As described with insightful detail in Bill Janovitz’ 2023 biography, “The Master of Space and Time” not only found himself in the right place at the right time five decades ago, but […]

Jefferson Pitcher is an innovative singer-songwriter known for his genre-defying music that combines intricate melodies with personal narratives. His original, emotional expression establishes him as a leading figure in the landscape of thoughtfully challenging artists welcoming you into a fully realized, unique sonic world. Drawing inspiration from the introspective and experimental tones of R.E.M’s New […]

Musical chemistry is a rare, intangible thing. However, for Andy Platts and Shawn Lee, the creative force behind Young Gun Silver Fox, the unmalleable, unspoken connection that gives their work such a unique and distinctive sound was apparent from their first experiences together in a studio. Alongside their now decade-plus-long tenure as Young Gun Silver […]

Boy, howdy, do we have a quiet New Music Friday on our hands this week, folks. Not to pull the curtain too far here, but here at Glide, we like to keep our Caustics to about 15 songs a week and let’s say that even narrowing it down to that was tough. We are proud […]

Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Leon Bridges and Grammy-nominated Texas maverick Charley Crockett have announced The Crooner & The Cowboy Tour—a series of once-in-a-lifetime shows that celebrate their shared roots, longtime friendship, and the rich musical heritage of Texas. The limited engagement will kick off with a special, previously announced show at the Hollywood Bowl on June […]

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Of all the timeless punk music that emerged during the 1980s hardcore explosion, no one manipulated the movement’s ethos like Minutemen—the trio of Mike Watt, D. Boon, and George Hurley. The band fearlessly and relentlessly defied any standards, broke any mold, and incorporated a plethora of other music styles into the short spurts of politically […]

Is, the tenth album by Louisville’s My Morning Jacket, continues the band’s pattern of inspired yet accessible rock music. The five-piece band has been unchanged since 2005’s Z, anchored by founding singer/guitarist Jim James and bassist Tom Blankenship, along with longtime guitarist Carl Broemel, drummer Patrick Hallahan, and keyboardist Bo Koste. Though every other My […]

Kinky Friedman was never a prolific songwriter (running for governor of Texas and writing detective novels does take up a chunk of time). Still, his late-career musical renaissance has been impressive over the last ten years. Starting with the mostly cover song effort The Loneliest Man I Ever Met (2015), continuing with new originals for […]

Folk music is certainly at the core of Charlie Treat’s superb new album, Dawn Is Breaking, but it’s also so much more. Along with Americana, there are moments of jazz, indie pop, and rock influences weaved throughout, as well as the telltale echoes of Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash – specifically in the lyrics. Treat’s […]

In Austin, Texas, the name David Ramirez is fairly ubiquitous on the local public radio station, KUTX. Ramirez has played countless shows in the “Live Music Capitol” over the past two decades and was even named “Songwriter of the Year” in 2020 by The Austin Chronicle. David Ramirez has long been an artist unafraid to […]

New York-based Avantgarde Death Metal trio Imperial Triumphant are releasing their sixth full-length album, Gold Star, on March 21st, via Century Media Records. The album’s cover, logo, and the iconography of their live show are all tied to a “new era” of the band, but also build on their art deco-inspired identity. Fans can expect […]

Recent inductee to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Mary J. Blige brought her “For My Fans” tour to the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN on 3/16/25. In her diverse “eras” setlist, Blige shared personal battles with depression and drug addiction through powerful ballads and bumping beats along with themes of love […]

Lonnie Holley is nothing short of a modern-day renaissance man. In an era where everyone can be a multi-hyphenate, thanks to the looming, fast-paced advancements of technology, Holley seamlessly transitions between his mediums with the spirit of a world that has passed while carefully examining the future. Holley unapologetically approaches his craft with a curious […]

Durand Jones & The Indications — the trio of Durand Jones, Aaron Frazer, and Blake Rhein — return today with the announcement of their new album, Flowers (out June 27th on Dead Oceans), and the release of its lead single/video, “Been So Long.” For their fourth album, The Indications leaned into a particular desire to return to their roots in a Bloomington basement, a space where they first found camaraderie […]

Tommy Emmanuel’s immediate strum on the acoustic guitar sparks with a powerful gust of energy that one would expect from a five-piece electric band. The charm and vibrant showmanship Emmanuel exudes while performing is just another reason he’s a global treasure and ambassador for his instrument. Add that sheer enlightenment of hearing that master perform […]