Exclusive INTERVIEW with Texas band THE DISAPPEARING ACT
It is, perhaps, fitting that Texas indie-rock band The Disappearing Act has named its most recent album “An Illusion.” Now you see them, now you don’t, or at least you …
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PHOTOS // THE NATIONAL and THE WAR ON DRUGS in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – The National is an American rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed in Brooklyn, New York City, in 1999.[1] The band consists of Matt Berninger (vocals), twin brothers Aaron Dessner (guitar, piano, keyboards) and Bryce Dessner (guitar, piano, keyboards), as …
Australian guitarist HAMISH ANDERSON soulful “Brighter Days” – latest single from album ‘Electric’
Australian guitarist, singer/songwriter, and producer Hamish Anderson releases the soulful single “Brighter Days,” today! “Overall I hope ‘Brighter Days’ is a song that gives whoever’s listening to it a bit …
SAMANTHA FISH Shares Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Classic “I Put A Spell On You”
Samantha Fish, the genre-defying blues-rock powerhouse, has released her electrifying rendition of the Screamin’ Jay Hawkins classic “I Put A Spell on You.” Known for her fiery guitar playing and …
HINDS Share Bonus Track “Bats” — U.S. Tour Starts Next Week!
Madrid-based indie duo Hinds—a.k.a Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote – released their utterly triumphant and highly anticipated new album VIVA HINDS a few weeks ago via Lucky Number. Ahead of the start of their U.S. tour next …
LIZ GILLIES AND FERRY TOWNES release duet “What You’ve Done”
Liz Gillies (Dynasty, Victorious) and singer-songwriterFerry Townes (Julia Gargano) release new collaborative single “What You’ve Done” via Licorice Pizza Records. With a soft twang, and an ear-catching chorus, Liz Gillies and Ferry Townes …
Exclusive INTERVIEW with Americana/folk artist JULIAN TAYLOR
If you are feeling the weight of daily life, its challenges and hard times, its heavy realities and the pressure we self-inflict, Julian Taylor’s new album, “Pathways,” will ease your …
LAUREN MAYBERRY Shares New Single “Something In The Air”
Lauren Mayberry today releases her new single “Something In The Air”, which is available to stream and download now. The song is lifted from her highly anticipated debut solo album Vicious Creature, due for …
WAXAHATCHEE Shares New Single & Video “Much Ado About Nothing”
Waxahatchee releases a piercing new single titled “Much Ado About Nothing.” The track marks the first taste of new music from Katie Crutchfield since the release of her acclaimed 2024 album, Tigers …
BASIA BULAT Announces New LP ‘Basia’s Palace’, Shares Lead Single “Baby,” North American Tour Dates
Basia Bulat today announced her new album Basia’s Palace–co-produced by frequent collaborator Mark Lawson (who worked with her on previous albums Tall Tall Shadow and The Garden), and mixed by legendary engineer Tucker Martine …
PHOTOS // PUBLIC ENEMY at The Big E, New England’s Great State Fair in Western Massachusetts
Photos by David Molnar – Public Enemy, the iconic American hip-hop group formed in1985 from Long Island, New York, performed at The Big E, New England’s Great State Fair in Western …
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW // Channing Krentz of Americana band LAKE & LYNDALE
With an “agree to disagree, but get out of my yard” message, Lake & Lyndale gives a cheeky nudge and wink to those folks in life who always have to …
PHOTOS // RUBY WATERS in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – Ruby Waters is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of indie, folk, blues, and alternative rock. She first gained widespread recognition for her …
PHOTOS // Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Massey Hall in Toronto
Photos by Orest Dorosh – The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF) celebrated its 2024 class of inductees with an unforgettable evening at Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall. Tom Cochrane, Blue Rodeo Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor , Sarah McLachlan and Diane …
PHOTOS // JELLY ROLL at the MVP Arena in Albany New York
Photos by David Molnar – Featured recently on CBS Sunday Morning and fresh from singing his emotional In Memoriam tribute during 2024 Emmy Awards, Jelly Roll rolled into a sold-out MVP …
PREMIERE // ‘Do The Wilhelm Scream’ – debut single by JSQURD & THE MIXED UP ZOMBIES
Imagine Buck Owens’ twangy guitar riffs and a Hee Haw-style backing band, but with a dash of humor. From the world of Country-Western novelty comes JSqrd & the Mixed-Up Zombies, whose …
SHEAL releases final single ahead of sophomore album
“There’ve been times in my life where I deferred,” says Sheilagh McNab, AKA the folk-pop singer SHEAL. “It was hard, but on this record, I really honed in on trusting …
The Unforgivable Sin of Poor Lighting at Concerts: Why Bands Need to Step Up Their Game
There’s nothing quite like the electric thrill of a live concert. The energy is palpable, the music reverberates in your chest, and the crowd becomes a living organism—breathing, swaying, and …
PREMIERE // DAYLILIES are back with a new single/video “Pétillant” is an anthemic tribute to longstanding friendships
New England’s finest post-wave quintet, The Daylilies, were formed in 2016 and feature Boston rock veterans Ad Frank (…and the Fast Easy Women, Lifestyle), Mike Quinn (Reverse, Dragstrip Courage), Adam Goodwin (PermaFrost) as …
PREMIERE // Trashcan Sinatras’ JOHN DOUGLAS unveils ‘Still or Sparkling?’ video & surprise new EP
We are pleased to share the new video for ‘Still Or Sparkling?’. – the title track to the new out-of-the-blue EP released by Trashcan Sinatras co-founder, guitarist and songwriter John Douglas. This is a …