SONG PREMIERE: Asher Brinson Showcases Songwriting Strength Alongside Smith Curry’s Pedal Steel Power on Authentically Country Tune “And Why is That?”
At just 16 years old, Newport, North Carolina’s Asher Brinson already carries himself like a seasoned picker. A left-handed guitarist, singer, and songwriter with an old-soul sensibility, Brinson’s music feels rooted in tradition while remaining refreshingly personal. Growing up along the North Carolina coast, his sound draws from bluegrass, folk storytelling, and the rhythms of […]
Heart Proves Timeless in Powerful Mystic Lake Showroom Performance (SHOW REVIEW)
As you walked past the flashing lights and dinging slot machines and into the Mystic Lake Showroom outside Minneapolis, MN, on March 13th, it felt like you were traveling back in time. The year is 1973, and Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and The Who are dominating the live music scene. The year is 1973, and […]
The GD Songbook Lives On Ambition & Brawn For ‘Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the Life & Music of Phil Lesh’ (SHOW REVIEW)
Saturday, March 14th, was the penultimate show of this year’s “Unbroken Chain” tribute shows in Port Chester, now in its second year and led by his son Grahame Lesh. The event started as a tribute to the late Phil Lesh, held on his birthday, March 15. The Capitol Theatre show last night ran so long […]
The Third Mind Celebrate ‘Spellbinder!’ Album Release and Take Fans on Psych-Rock Journey at Portland, OR’s Mississippi Studios (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Since forming in 2020, The Third Mind has been on something of a bender with the kind of prolific output that puts bands decades younger to shame. It feels fair to call them a supergroup of sorts, with the combination of Dave Alvin, Victor Krummenacher, Jesse Sykes, Mark Karan, and Michael Jerome manifesting their psychedelic […]
Happy 75th Birthday Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel
‘The Best of John Coltrane’ Offers Curated Collection of Pivotal 1957–1958 Sessions on Vinyl (ALBUM REVIEW)
Before albums like A Love Supreme and Giant Steps cemented his reputation as one of jazz’s most visionary figures, John Coltrane spent the late 1950s establishing himself as a bandleader after notable stints alongside artists such as Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. Released by Craft Recordings to coincide with the centennial celebration of John Coltrane, […]
LISTEN: PØRTERS’s “Timewaster” Is Refreshing Indie Rock With Unpredictable Tendencies
Newcastle-based alternative rock band PØRTERS return with their powerful new single “Timewaster.” The release arrives at a pivotal moment for the band. Just days after the single drops, PØRTERS will perform at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music on 18 March as part of a showcase event hosted by the BBC, marking a significant milestone […]
LISTEN: Youth Valley Searches For Peace On Hypnotic Shoegaze Single “cerberus”
Formed in 2019 in Athens, GR, Youth Valley blends post-punk with dreamy pop and shoegaze, pairing fuzzy walls of sound and reverb-soaked guitars with ambient, fading vocals to create a nostalgic, bittersweet atmosphere. Youth Valley debuted with a self-titled 3-track EP (2020) featuring the breakout single “Young Sad Lovers,” later issued as a limited 7″ […]
All Them Witches Announce New Album ‘House of Mirrors’ Out May 29th
All Them Witches– Ben McLeod (guitarist), Charles Michael Parks, Jr. (bass/vocals), Christian Powers (drums), and Allan Van Cleave (keys)-have announced the release of their seventh studio album, House of Mirrors via BMG on May 29th. The album, produced by Eddie Spear [Zach Bryan, Jesse Welles], showcases the band’s growth and the unbreakable bond that is central to their music. “Our […]
CAUSTIC COMMENTARY: Kim Gordon, Sweet Pill, James Blake, The Black Crowes, Morgan Nagler & More
The old Caustic Factory is fired up and ready to go for another exhilarating edition of New Music Friday. Our conveyor belts have been cranked up, and our fine machinery has been tweaked in order to keep up with the prolificness of 2026, but just like always, we’re more than happy and prepared to deliver […]