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LANY Kicks off SOFT World Tour At Phoenix’ Arizona Financial Theatre With Contagious Enthusiasm (SHOW REVIEW)
On Thursday, March 26, LANY was met with a sea of iPhones in a half moon of red fluorescent light, nothing visible except the silhouette of lead vocalist Paul Klein’s body and the microphone cord dangling below him. The lights emerged to reveal his hair, sopping wet, and his dark tattoos, the guitar humming as […]
The Lumineers Fill Birmingham’s Legacy Arena With Light and Longing (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
The Lumineers brought their Automatic World Tour to Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 25, 2026. For a band built on simple acoustic textures, earnest lyrics, and communal energy, the challenge of filling a nearly 10,000-seat venue could have diluted their charm. Instead, the night proved why they remain one of the most reliable […]
Surfing The Tube: Militarie Gun Plays NPR Tiny Desk; Lyric Videos From Paul McCartney & Tom Misch; Ziggy Marley Shares “Racism Is A Killa” (Official Video)
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. Militarie Gun: Tiny Desk Concert Following the release of their most recent album God Save The Gun and more recently the release of Live at Apple Music Radio, Militarie Gun appear […]
CAUSTIC COMMENTARY: Flea, Courtney Barnett, The Twilight Sad, Snail Mail, Young Fresh Fellows & More
Spring is officially underway, but the trend of having jam-packed New Music Fridays dates back to the distant early days of 2026. Our engineers at the Caustic Factory have been tirelessly updating our machinery to ensure the safe delivery of these essential items, and thankfully, everything is in tip-top shape. This week, we have a […]
25 Years Later: Gorillaz Set The Tone For Illustrious Guest Filled Career On Timeless Self-Titled Debut
It was only a short few weeks ago that the beloved virtual band Gorillaz released The Mountain, their ninth studio album. The stunning journey through worldwide psychedelia and hypnotic melodies pushes the Damon Albarn-led band into yet another exhilarating new direction, marked by its whimsical flutes and ethereal textures. The Mountain continues the Gorillaz trend […]
Gogol Bordello Takes Over Boston’s Royale With Vast Musical Hijinks (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Forget the sanitized, corporate-sponsored “rock shows” you’re used to; Gogol Bordello just blew the minds and tore the collective throats out of the sold-out Royale Night Club’s attendees in Boston this past Wednesday, March 25th. The undisputed kings of gypsy punk didn’t just show up; they staged a hostile takeover crowd with the momentum of […]
Lost Voice of Connie Converse Resurfaces On ‘How Sad, How Lonely’ Via Third Man Records (ALBUM REVIEW)
Third Man Records is re-issuing Connie Converse’s only known collection of songs on vinyl, cassette and CD so that a new generation can learn her story and sounds. How Sad, How Lovely is an atmospheric collection of folk songs that contain a lingering sense of what could have been. Her backstory is fascinating as she […]
Surfing The Tube: Sublime Shares New Single & Album Releast Date; Mumford & Sons Play NPR Tiny Desk
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. Sublime – Until The Sun Explodes (Official Music Video) Sublime releases a new single, the title track from their upcoming album Until the Sun Explodes, slated for release on June 5th. […]
LISTEN: Soft No’s “Oxford Street” Brings Detailed Storytelling To Refreshing Post-punk
Soft No did something a little unconventional on its forthcoming EP, Super Neutral. After releasing a well-received debut EP, the Philly, PA-based, genre-blurring indie quintet decided to approach its next batch of songs drastically differently than its first. Collaborative writing sessions and a bold decision to place its foot on the BPM accelerator yielded a […]