Destroyer Brings The ‘Boogie’ On 14th Album
Dan Bejar’s prolific Destroyer project returns March 28 with its 14th album, Dan’s Boogie (Merge), which is led by the single “Bologna.” Bejar stars in…
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PBS Spotlights North Carolina Music On ‘Shaped By Sound’
The deep musical history of North Carolina will be in the spotlight via the new PBS series Shaped by Sound, which will premiere Feb. 6…
Allmans Alums Gather For Dickey Betts Tribute Concert
Surviving members of the Allman Brothers Band plus musical friends and family members will assemble next month for In Memory of Dickey Betts, a tribute…
Olivia Millin, Rene Benton, Brandemere and The Perfect Storm Headline Indie Label Releases
MTS Management Group/MTS Records truly shines as a hub of creativity and innovation in the current music scene. With a lineup of unique and groundbreaking…
“Sweet Talk” by Naomi Jane: A Poet’s Letter to Love and Lost
Naomi Jane‘s long-awaited debut EP, “sweet talk,” is a candid poetic expedition that will take listeners through the complex dance of love. “Sweet talk” wanders…
Japanese Breakfast Is Proudly ‘Melancholy’ On New LP
Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner will follow up her acclaimed 2021 album Jubilee and memoir Crying in H Mart with her fourth full-length, For Melancholy Brunettes…
‘You Could Be Hearing the SoCal Sound’: LA-Based Radio Station 88.5 Keeps Independent Radio Alive
Tom Petty once said, “Nothing scares corporate radio like public radio.” Independent radio keeps the dream of free airwaves alive. This new recurring feature shines…
Rave Down (Under)
Amidst our people here is comeThe madness of the dance.In every town there now are someWho fall upon a trance.It drives them ever night and…
Xzibit Has Found His Voice
Judging by Xzibit’s gruff, authoritative and often sinister voice, you wouldn’t necessarily think he has a sharp sense of humor, but he does. When once…
Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross Win Golden Globe’s Best Original Score
Nine Inch Nails leader Trent Reznor and longtime musical partner Atticus Ross won the Golden Globe for Best Original Score last night (Jan. 5) for…
Brenton Wood, Beloved Soul Vocalist, Dies At 83
Beloved soul vocalist and songwriter Brenton Wood died today (Jan. 3) at his home in Moreno Valley, Ca., his manager Manny Gallegos confirmed to Variety.…
Austin’s Waterloo Records Expanding With New Ownership
After 42 years, beloved Austin, Tx., record store Waterloo Records is expanding to a larger space in tandem with a change in ownership. Founder John…
ASAP Sound and Nerdmatics: Setting the Stage for Live Music’s Next Evolution
Live music continues to captivate audiences around the world, and the industry is showing no signs of slowing down. With demand for unforgettable live performances…
5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Warren Haynes
Name Warren Haynes Best known for Wearing a lot of hats (musically speaking). Current city Bedford Corners, NY. Really want to be in I lived in New York City…
10 Rising Artists to Watch
Instead of sticking to the same old tracks, why not discover the fresh voices redefining music today? From rising new songwriters to seasoned touring musicians,…
Neil Young Won’t Play ‘Corporate’ Glastonbury Fest In 2025
Neil Young has bailed out of a major summer 2025 festival before his presence on the bill was even announced. In a letter on his…
Rico Wade’s Shower Inspiration and More Tales of How Outkast’s ‘So Fresh, So Clean’ Came To Be
Sleepy Brown, Rico Wade, and Ray Murray—collectively known as Atlanta hip-hop production team Organized Noize—were getting a little nervous. It was 2000, and OutKast (Big…
Dear Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Induct Tracy Chapman Already!
I remember when Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” was released in April of ’88, a striking introduction from a powerful and heart-rending new voice in music.…
Are We On the Cusp of a Planet-Saving Vinyl Revolution? Experts Think So
Last summer, Coldplay hit headlines around the world when they announced that their 10th album, Moon Music, would be pressed onto vinyl derived from no…
My 2024 Year in Review: Liza Lentini, Executive Editor
A lot of changes made for a pretty great year. My January promotion to Executive Editor meant leading online site editorial. Aside from some input…