Archive: 2026

Também is a trio of musicians with a DIY approach who produce their eclectic, nature-inspired music in their bassist’s garage, finding inspiration from many sources: Herbie Hancock’s angular improvisations, Hiatus Kaiyote’s effect-laden sound design, the contemplative poetry of Rumi, and the playfulness of Hermeto Pascoal’s universal music, to name a few. Spiritual lyricism, rhythmic play, […]

California’s Napa Valley is known for its rich presence in the wine history books. Its lush Mediterranean climate makes it the perfect area to grow the grapes that go into some of the world’s most renowned bottles of wine, and this wealthy area has a new place to test some of these fine elixirs. Folklore […]

While the jangling Rickenbacker sound of The Byrds is often credited as their defining influence, their later lineup after 1969 deserves just as much recognition. By this point, David Crosby, Gene Clark, and Chris Hillman had all departed, leaving Roger McGuinn alongside guitarist Clarence White, bassist Skip Battin, and drummer Gene Parsons. This incarnation of […]

Detroit-born bassist and cellist Noah Jackson has steadily emerged as one of the more compelling young voices working across modern jazz’s ever-expanding spectrum. A GRAMMY-nominated composer, performer, and curator, Jackson has gained international recognition as a member of Abdullah Ibrahim’s ensemble Ekaya and the Abdullah Ibrahim Trio, appearing on Ibrahim’s albums The Balance (2019) and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Aviator exploded across every gambling forum I follow. People posting screenshots of 50x multipliers. Videos showing thousand-dollar wins from $10 bets. The hype felt relentless. So I did something stupid. Played 100 rounds over three days, tracked every single result in a spreadsheet (yes, I’m that person), and documented what actually happens when you play […]

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 […]

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– 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 […]

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 […]

Sean Griffin’s People Are Mad feels less like a debut and more like the long-simmering next chapter from a veteran of New York’s Irish punk trenches. Known for leading the long-running outfit the Ruffians, Griffin steps out on his own with a record that captures the same rowdy, pub-soaked spirit that made his band a […]

It wasn’t long ago that finding a movie score or TV soundtrack entailed some work. You either had to watch the whole credits to get the track list, track down the physical album, or cross your fingers that the song gets airtime on the radio. The music in films was a great storytelling tool, but […]

Online casino gaming has moved well beyond static reels and fixed payouts. Today’s games incorporate interactive bonus rounds, dynamic visuals, and unpredictable rewards that turn each session into something closer to a live performance. This shift is deliberate — developers are drawing on principles from theatre, music, and live events to create experiences that feel […]

You already know that a strong entertainment habit can snowball. The album leads to the forum, the concert leads to the group chat, and the series finale leads to one more hour of clips, reactions, and side talk. Digital leisure keeps expanding through that pattern. Recorded music revenues reached $31.7 billion in 2025, according to […]

Building upon the long-held tradition of exceptional garage rock from Portland, Oregon, Gondos are here to add their name to this metaphorical plaque. The band draws influence from the past, like the Exploding Hearts, Wipers, Black Sabbath, the Stooges, the Sex Pistols, Spacemen 3, and Oasis, and contemporary acts such as Ty Segall, Bad Nerves, […]