60 Years Ago Today – The Beatles’ Film ‘Help!’ Premieres

60 Years Ago Today – The Beatles’ Film ‘Help!’ Premieres

60 years ago today (7/29/65), Help!, The Beatles’ second feature film, premiered at the London Pavilion. Building on the success of A Hard Day’s Night, this musical comedy marked a significant step up in scale, with director Richard Lester and the band filming across various international locations. The film’s soundtrack…
Tuesday’s Gone: Watch Early Black Sabbath Try Out “Walpurgis” Later To Become “War Pigs”

Tuesday’s Gone: Watch Early Black Sabbath Try Out “Walpurgis” Later To Become “War Pigs”

Continuing our tribute to the late great Ozzy Osbourne this week, for today’s Tuesday’s Gone, we’re throwing it back to the very earliest beginnings of his career with this remarkable performance of “War Pigs” live from 1970. But this performance is so early it differs from the studio version of the song that everyone would […]

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Jenni Rose of The Vandoliers Talks Personal Struggles and Transformation, Working with Ted Hutt, and Finding Her Voice on ‘Life Behind Bars’ (INTERVIEW)

Jenni Rose of The Vandoliers Talks Personal Struggles and Transformation, Working with Ted Hutt, and Finding Her Voice on ‘Life Behind Bars’ (INTERVIEW)

Over the past decade, the Texas-based, punk-influenced Americana band The Vandoliers have worn grooves into the highways on countless tours across the U.S. Their albums and raucous live sets blend traditional and outlaw country music with roots rock and Tejano horns, for a remarkably original sound. Over time, they have slowly, steadily been building up […]

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Alison Krauss’ ‘Now That I’ve Found You: A Collection’ Remains a Graceful Testament to Artistic Evolution 30 Years Later (ALBUM REVIEW)

Alison Krauss’ ‘Now That I’ve Found You: A Collection’ Remains a Graceful Testament to Artistic Evolution 30 Years Later (ALBUM REVIEW)

When Now That I’ve Found You: A Collection first arrived in 1995, Alison Krauss was already a rising force in the bluegrass world. But few could have predicted just how profoundly this compilation would alter the course of her career and the perception of bluegrass itself. Compiled when she was just 23, the album works […]

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Mannequin Pussy, Devo, Iggy Pop, Japanese Breakfast and More: Six Acts We Loved at Project Pabst 2025 (REVIEW/PHOTOS)

Mannequin Pussy, Devo, Iggy Pop, Japanese Breakfast and More: Six Acts We Loved at Project Pabst 2025 (REVIEW/PHOTOS)

At first glance, a festival that is blatantly branded and named after its corporate parent seems ripe for protest by the cool, socially liberated kids. But Pabst Blue Ribbon holds a special place in the heart of anyone who has ever spent late nights in a dive bar smoking butts and pounding the cheap lager, […]

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LISTEN: Channo’s “Carabina” Is Refreshing Indie Folk With Moving Poetry

LISTEN: Channo’s “Carabina” Is Refreshing Indie Folk With Moving Poetry

Channo is a musician from Perth, Western Australia. The artist records and produces everything themselves, pouring time, passion, and whatever else they can find into their art. Channo has adopted a nomadic lifestyle that is reflected in their music, especially on their new single, “Carabina.”  The artist’s latest release is a breezy piece of modern […]

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LISTEN: LUCKY Create Immersive Alt-Country On Emotional “Falling Through”

LISTEN: LUCKY Create Immersive Alt-Country On Emotional “Falling Through”

LUCKY is a new Bay Area supergroup featuring Andrew St James, Peter Kegler (Half Stack), Marika Christine, and Zach Elsasser (Affectionately, Half Stack). “Falling Through” is their second single to be released on Royal Oakie Records this year, following up their debut single “Traveler.” The band has plenty more planned for the rest of 2025, […]

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The Stray Cats Announce 2025 U.S. Tour

The Stray Cats Announce 2025 U.S. Tour

The Stray Cats– all three original members Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals), and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)—have today (July 28) announced their return to the road this fall for a cross-country month-long tour. Set to kick off October 25, the multi-million-selling band will be bringing their legendary, explosive live show and red-hot rock & roll to audiences nationwide. […]

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50 Years Ago Today- Black Sabbath Release ‘Sabotage’ Album (Listen To “Megalomania” Live ’75)

50 Years Ago Today- Black Sabbath Release ‘Sabotage’ Album (Listen To “Megalomania” Live ’75)

Fifty years ago today (7/28/75), Black Sabbath released their sixth studio album Sabotage. Recorded during a turbulent time when the group was mired in legal battles with their former manager, the album’s title reflects the band’s feeling that their career was being sabotaged from the outside. Its aggressive and experimental…
Kelcey Ayer (Ex Local Natives) Shares Intricacies Of Following His Muse & Creative Rush Behind Stellar Solo EP ‘No Sleep’ (INTERVIEW)

Kelcey Ayer (Ex Local Natives) Shares Intricacies Of Following His Muse & Creative Rush Behind Stellar Solo EP ‘No Sleep’ (INTERVIEW)

The idea of “putting yourself out there” has become a casual suggestion for people to throw around, although when broken down, it is a bold and terrifying move for some. It is easier said than done to lay yourself bare and vulnerable, allowing others to judge with nothing to shield yourself with other than your […]

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