Archive: 2026

Spencer Thomas doesn’t pretend to have invented himself out of thin air. In fact, he’ll tell you the opposite—plainly, even cheerfully. “If you like Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, you’ll probably like my music,” he says. “I’m pretty shameless about that.” It’s not false modesty. It’s a working philosophy, one that has come into sharper focus […]

Dwight + Nicole have carved out a sound that doesn’t sit neatly in any one lane, instead threading together blues, soul, and R&B with a modern sense of atmosphere that nods toward dream pop and alternative rock. Anchored in Burlington, Vermont, the band thrives on contrasts—none more striking than the interplay between Dwight Ritscher’s warm, […]

Todd Albright isn’t just keeping the blues alive—he’s digging into its bedrock and bringing it forward with a reverence that feels both studied and deeply lived-in. Based in Detroit, the country blues guitarist and vocalist has built his reputation around the raw, ringing power of the twelve-string, channeling the pre-war traditions that shaped American music […]

There is a twinkle of magic in every melody lifted from a classic and revitalized through Hip-hop. When a certain chord progression hits the right producer’s ear at the exact time they need to hear it, and the ethereal nature of inspiration enters the room, there is an otherworldly presence that inhabits the artist, the […]

The newest studio album from multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriterSon Little finds the fluid artist touching on a wide range of genres. CITYFOLK uses synths, soft beats, acoustic strums, and much more as Little delves into his history, love life, and modern-day societal hardships for inspiration across the eleven tracks presented here.  Little was dealing with severe flooding in […]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has created one of the most dynamic start-up ecosystems in the world. That point was recently hammered home by Virtue PR, one of the most prominent public relations agencies in Dubai. They have announced a new strategic communications offering for start-ups and scale-ups across the city. The long-term plan is […]

The 2026 iteration of Big Ears Festival, set for March 26–29 in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, promises one of the most ambitious programs in the festival’s thirteen-year arc. Over 250 concerts, films, art installations, panels, and spontaneous pop-ups will unfold across historic theaters, churches, clubs, and public spaces downtown. Headliners and anchors include David Byrne, Robert Plant’s Saving Grace, Flying […]

Ghanaian-Australian artist Genesis Owusu has announced his explosive third studio album REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE, arriving May 15 via OURNESS. Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most inventive contemporary voices, Owusu previews the record with recent singles including the incendiary “PIRATE RADIO,” the Brit rock-leaning “DEATH CULT ZOMBIE,” and the anthemic “STAMPEDE,” the […]

Surfing the Tube is a daily recap of recent must-see YouTube happenings, from music videos and live performances to interviews and everything in between. Death Cab for Cutie – Riptides (Official Music Video) For the first time since 2022’s Asphalt Meadows (and the subsequent acoustic version of the album), Death Cab for Cutie return with […]