Brother Hawk Bring Southern Rock Into the Next Century With "Like Water" (premiere)
Atlanta's Brother Hawk are a confluence of the Allman Brothers, Mogwai, and Queens of the Stone Age. Hear their new single, "Like Water".
18 Oct 2019
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Punk Rock's V98 Channel Their Fury Stunningly on "Conversation Killer" (premiere)
Irish/Scottish punk rockers, V98 announce themselves in gloriously abrasive fashion with "Conversation Killer", the first taste of their debut EP.
17 Oct 2019
"She's Older Now" Is a Previously Unreleased Tune From Roger C. Reale and Rue Morgue, Featuring Mick Ronson (premiere)
Ex-Bowie/Ian Hunter six-string legend, Mick Ronson lends his formidable talents to tune that could have/should have been a hit in the dimming days of the 1970s. Just image the Top of the Pops performance.
16 Oct 2019
DIIV's 'Deceiver' Is a Marked Change From Their Established Brand of Shoegaze
Expanding their sound and lyrical intensity, DIIV feel heavier and darker on their third album, Deceiver.
11 Oct 2019
Parker Gispert Re-Imagines Sinatra Classic "That's Life" (premiere + interview)
Co-founder of the Whigs, Parker Gispert recreates the Sinatra classic "That's Life" following his pastoral, folk-cum-American Primitive masterpiece, Sunlight Tonight. "I wanted to have a tune that would extend a welcoming hand to different generations."
10 Oct 2019
The Stone Foxes Set the Spotlight on San Francisco's Homelessness Epidemic in "Million Dollar Shoes" (premiere)
As part of the upcoming benefit album Blanket the Homeless, the Stone Foxes shine through the atmospheric, rhythmic rock of "Million Dollar Shoes", a song that sets the spotlight on the San Francisco Bay Area's homelessness crisis.
10 Oct 2019
Fontaines D.C. Ignite Bowery Ballroom
A raucous new favorite, Fontaines D.C. are touring hard on the heels of their Partisan Records debut, Dogrel.
10 Oct 2019
Lightning Bolt Are Back and As Loud as Ever on 'Sonic Citadel'
Lightning Bolt's Sonic Citadel is both punishingly noisy and, at times, surprisingly tuneful. People who are on Lightning Bolt's exceedingly loud, improvisational vibe will find plenty to like here.
07 Oct 2019
Big Thief Know That It Takes 'Two Hands'
On Big Thief's Two Hands, the songs flow together and were purposely linked without pauses. This is an arid record purposely made in the desert with an audible dryness and shimmer to the sound.
04 Oct 2019
Donaher's Pledge of Love and Fidelity "Before Anyone Else" Has Edge (premiere)
Love songs don't have to be sad or overly sentimental. Sometimes they can make their case and be clear-eyed about it as pop-punk's Donaher prove on "Before Anyone Else".
03 Oct 2019
The Beatles 'Abbey Road Super Deluxe Edition' Sounds Fresh and New
The Beatles 'Abbey Road Super Deluxe Edition' box set reissue is lovingly curated and mixed in stereo 5.1 surround sound and Dolby Atmos by Giles Martin and Sam Okell.
03 Oct 2019
The Menzingers' 'Hello Exile' Is Their Most Sonically Diverse Album
Hello Exile is the Menzingers' most thematically heavy and emotionally weightiest album, as well as their boldest and most self-assured.
02 Oct 2019
Getting It Just Right and Trying New Sounds: An Interview with the Menzingers
Punk rock's the Menzingers are back with a new album, Hello Exile, that takes the group in a more straightforward rock direction. Co-vocalist and guitarist, Greg Barnett talks about the record, the pressures of success, and the desire to be better.
01 Oct 2019
Temples' 'Hot Motion' Is an Uninspiring Emulation of Their Existing Sound
Hot Motion sees Temples play it safe as they sacrifice musical development for disappointing consistency.
01 Oct 2019
Creedence Clearwater Revisited's Doug Clifford and Stu Cook Discuss Woodstock and Retirement
Doug Clifford and Stu Cook look back on the bright-burning Creedence Clearwater Revival Woodstock set from August 1969, and talk about the decision to get off the road after 25 years as Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Jedd Beaudoin
Music
25 Sep 2019
From Lightfoot to Bon Scott: Jesse Dayton Discusses New Covers Collection
Jesse Dayton discusses performing for two members of the Cars, his distaste for genres, and what Merle Haggard told him about the art of singing. "I never thought it was weird that I liked Jerry Reid and the Clash. Other people, in the hip centers, did."
Jedd Beaudoin
Music
23 Sep 2019
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