Archive: 2026

Zach Seabaugh is a Nashville-based indie-pop singer-songwriter whose music blends heartfelt storytelling with infectious melodies. Originally from Marietta, Georgia, Zach discovered his love for singing in his local church choir before pursuing a Music Business degree at Middle Tennessee State University. Influenced by artists like Ben Rector, Jack Johnson, and John Mayer, Zach has crafted […]

Arriving as part of Third Eye Blind’s 30th anniversary run, Rarities & First Drafts pulls material largely from the band’s first three albums: Third Eye Blind (1997), Blue (1999), and Out of the Vein (2003), and presents it through demos, alternate takes, and acoustic versions. Instead of revisiting these songs in their familiar form, the collection strips back some of the studio layering […]

Blending tradition and exploration, Clay Hazey takes what he wants from country and western and fills in the blanks as he pleases. A true gateway to the world of twang, his unique aesthetic pairs sharp, earnest songwriting with a raw voice and undeniable earworm melodies—creating a sound that feels both fresh and familiar from the […]

Gomer is a project originally created by Tate Iverson upon his move to Los Angeles in 2023. Faced with sky-high rent, gutter low wages, and a distinct lack of creative outlets, he sought to chronicle his experiences in a desperate bid to stave off the side effects of what some may call rock bottom. Now, […]

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. Alabama Shakes – American Dream (Live From Forest Hills Stadium) Back to releasing music after a decade hiatus, Alabama Shakes drop off more footage from their surprise reunion tour, this time […]

Grateful Dead cover bands are a dime a dozen, which is a testament to the legacy of the legendary jam band. Nearly every city and town in the country seems to have a group of musicians offering their own take on the band’s music for local Deadheads eager to experience it live. Over three decades […]

In 2004, late-nineties indie rock darlings, Modest Mouse, became unlikely fixtures on the Billboard charts. Their Good News For People Who Love Bad News LP produced the now-classic pop-rock anthems “Ocean Breathes Salty” and the genre-defining “Float On,” skyrocketing the Isaac Brock-led outfit to the forefront of popular music and cementing their storied legacy among […]

The Crusaders, also known as The Jazz Crusaders, were a prolific jazz fusion group that withstood the test of time during their legendary run from 1960 to 2010. Their colorful, often overlooked discography is brimming with innovative moments, landing them several Grammy nominations and the love-struck eyes of jazz/soul/funk fanatics around the world. Some of […]

Coming off the stripped-down intensity of Hallowed Ground, Violent Femmes pivoted in a noticeable way with 1986’s The Blind Leading the Naked. Produced by Talking Head’s Jerry Harrison, the album expands the band’s wiry folk-punk foundation into something more layered and polished. It still carries that anxious energy that defined their early work, but adds […]

Aaron Lee Tasjan has always written like someone with a point to prove, but on Get Over It, Underdog (Blue Élan Records), out July 17, that restless energy sharpens into something more deliberate. The Grammy-nominated songwriter leans further into the tension that’s long defined his work—balancing sharply observed social commentary with a deeply personal, almost […]

Two-Man Giant Squid have been on a prolific streak since they debuted back in 2022. With their debut project, Abyssal Gigantism, arriving that same year, the Brooklyn-bred post-punk outfit established a far-reaching sound that was stretched even further on 2023’s Intro To Basement. After cementing their place in the burgeoning post-punk scene with their 2025 […]

Todd Mosby is an award-winning composer, guitarist, and inventor based in St. Louis, Missouri. Mosby is known for his genre-defying musical language, where he layers jazz, folk, New Age, blues, rock, bossa nova, and North Indian classical music into richly textured soundscapes that reflect both depth and technical mastery. Over the course of his career, […]

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. “Ffunny Ffrends” – Hayley Williams & Jeff Tweedy (LIVE on The Late Show) Jeff Tweedy and Hayley Williams team up for a cover of Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s “Ffunny Ffriends” on The […]

For over forty years, Brooklyn’s They Might Be Giants have been crafting earwormy art rock that toys with genres, targeted age groups, and educational endeavors. For their 24th album, The World Is to Dig (whose title was inspired by a 1952 children’s book), TMBG continues their quirky style, with the two Johns just keeping up their idiosyncratic […]

With Record Store Day approaching this Saturday (4/18/26), this list highlights eighteen recommended archival releases and reissues for Record Store Day in the Jazz and Blues genres. A number of these releases—many curated by Zev Feldman—were recorded at Jazz Showcase by owner Joel Segal. The selections lean heavily toward pianists, with seven featured across the […]

Opening a live music venue is a difficult process, but preserving a legacy is a different beast entirely. The crossroads of these two otherworldly undertakings land in North Hampton, Massachusetts, at the historic Iron Horse, originally opened in 1979. The iconic space has been through more lives than could fit in a book, boasting several […]

“So many tragedies seemed to shape this record. In the middle of our second recording session, Michael Nussbaum finished his drum parts and went on a paragliding trip, during which he had a near-fatal 100-foot fall that broke his back. My Dad suffered from kidney failure and was put on dialysis, the world descended into […]

Coming off the buzz of their debut United, Phoenix returned in 2004 with Alphabetical, a record that trades some of that scrappy indie energy for a more controlled, polished approach. The Versailles band leans harder into groove here with tight basslines, clean guitar tones, and a subtle nod to R&B that gives the album a […]