Archive: 2026

While commercial air travel is an easy punchline on the comedy circuit, others approach it with far more gravity—among them Paula Boggs, who knows the terrain from every angle. “Flying in 2025 is not for the faint of heart,” Boggs says. “Between DOGE, the firing of air traffic controllers, helicopter crashes, delayed or canceled flights, […]

For fans of Canada’s most underrated rock and roll export next to the Tragically Hip, the last few years have been tumultuous yet uplifting. With the untimely passing of Dallas Good in 2022 – who led the band with his brother Travis – lovers of The Sadies wondered if, and how, they would continue. Yet […]

Eight-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste graced the stage for the Umbrella Concert Series in partnership with Salt Lick Sessions this past Wednesday, February 11 – headlining a sold-out concert that shimmered with his star power while celebrating the future of music. The event, presented in partnership with the Salt Lick Incubator, wasn’t just about Batiste; […]

Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds, along with the label High Top Mountain Records, have joined forces with Atlantic Music Group’s Atlantic Outpost for the forthcoming release of Mutiny After Midnight. Arriving March 13, 2026, on vinyl, CD and cassette only, the new album follows Johnny Blue Skies’ 2024 debut, Passage Du Desir. Following a series of self-releases […]

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. Kokoroko – Express Your Love (Live From Metropolis Studios) [Visualiser] Kokoroko beautifully cover “Express Your Love”, the 1972 single by Sweet & Innocent. Alongside the release of the song and music […]

The early morning sun is bleeding through the dusty windows of the Ol’ Caustic Factory, as we tirelessly tinker away at narrowing down this extensive list of new releases. If you feel like 2026 has started on a slow note, this might be the week when you change your tune. Our machines are spitting out […]

Utilizing her signature electric and electro-accoustic violins alongside a keyboard and an electronic drum kit, Sudan Archives’ one-woman show turned Denver’s (or more accurately Englewood’s) Gothic Theatre into a robotic rave. A set of straight, horizontal, bright green lights “loaded” the violin-wielding virtuoso (real name Brittney Denise Parks) into the venue, following a spectacular performance […]

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Otracami is a songwriter and artist based in New York. Since introducing her ethereal yet experimental approach to contemporary folk in 2022 with singles like “Pipe Scream” and “In The Car,” the artist has slowly been carving out a lane for herself in a burgeoning folk scene. As Otracami, Camila Ortiz toys with convention, employing […]

Helicopter Leaves is the solo project of Anthony Vaccaro. Vaccaro is better known as a member of the indie-pop band Beach Bunny. He is based out of Chicago. As a solo act, Vaccaro emerged as Helicopter Leaves in 2023 with the release of “Dirty Black Cars,” a punchy indie rock song that would prove to […]

On her sixth studio album, To Whom This May Concern, Jilly from Philly is more reflective and confident than ever. Her message is clear: in the face of adversity and oppression, Jill Scott is here to spread self-assurance rooted in contemplation, creativity, spirituality, sexuality, and self-love. She plays the role of someone who has lived, […]

After eight years away, the starting lineup for Eaux Claires Festival 2026, featuring more of something for more everyone. On July 24th and 25th, Bon Dylan, Dijon, Daniel Caesar, Lil Yachty, Aimee Mann performing Bachelor No. 2 or, the Last Remains of the Dodo, Kevin Morby, Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore, Monica Martin, Hotline TNT, Larry Goldings […]

On their previous album, 2022’s Solidaritine, Gogol Bordello shifted more towards a hardcore punk sound, driven by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 2026 doesn’t offer much in the way of hope on that front, but the band has moved back to their wide-open, global music influences, delivering tunes that mash up multiple genres and layers […]

After 2025 and 2026 global sell-outs, Tame Impala has added another run of North American dates kicking off this summer. The tour will begin in Miami at the Kaseya Center on July 7th and wrap up on September 19th at the Toyota Center in Houston. The first half of the tour will be supported by […]

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. Violet Grohl – THUM (Official Music Video) The daughter of Dave Grohl (of Nirvana and Foo Fighters fame), Violet, uploads two singles to streaming services, following up on last month’s Bandcamp […]

Music has the incredible ability to reach every part of our lives. It’s so varied that whatever mood we’re in, there’s a huge number of songs to listen to; whatever we feel like listening to, there’s a countless range of songs out there.  Playing casino games, whether at the best casino online or offline, can […]

You line up the perfect Flash combo. Your fingers execute the input flawlessly. But on screen, nothing happens—or worse, it happens a split second too late, and you’re dead before your abilities even register. Your mechanics weren’t the problem. Your ping was. Network latency, commonly called “ping” is one of League of Legends’ most underestimated […]

For this week’s Golden Age Thursday samples, we have an example of why the art of sampling can be a lifeline for musicians of the past. If you think it’s overwhelming to keep up with every new release that looks interesting to you in modern times, imagine not having all of those albums readily available […]

Hayes Carll has always been a songwriter’s songwriter. For over two decades, the Texas troubadour has worked tirelessly to continue the lineage of true artists like Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, and Ray Wylie Hubbard, writing songs that are deep and thoughtful, resonating with people who love to pick apart the meaning of the lyrics. […]