The Claudettes Share the James Bond-Inspired “Kept Them in the Dark” (premiere)
Chicago’s the Claudettes take on inequality and fear on “Kept Them in the Dark”, tracked during sessions for 2020’s ‘High Times in the Dark’.
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JoBoxers Frontman, Actor, and Poet Dig Wayne Walks to a Boxerbeat
Whether a spry youth thrashing about in punk clubs, a writer publishing poetry, or an actor appearing on police procedurals, JoBoxers frontman Dig Wayne's life has spanned a full artist's spectrum.
Elvis Presley’s Unlikely Comeback
Elvis historian Eric Wolfson's 33 1/3 book, Elvis Presley's From Elvis in Memphis, examines perhaps the greatest artistic accomplishment of Elvis' career: a comeback album that reinstated his relevance.
Psychobilly: Qu’est-ce Que C’est?
Many punk hybrids have come and gone since their heydays, but the punk-rockabilly one, psychobilly, has endured and is still thriving around the world today.
Roots Rocker Webb Wilder Shares a “Night Without Love” (premiere + interview)
Veteran roots rocker Webb Wilder turns back the hands of time on an old favorite of his with "Night Without Love".
Counterbalance No. 9: The Clash – ‘London Calling’
Counterbalance offers up the right profile of the Clash's London Calling, an epic, sprawling disc that will leave you sprawled out on the floor as your mind tries to wrap itself around the sprawl of genres over the course of an hour plus.
Tami Neilson Examines Parenthood and Feminism via “Queenie, Queenie” (premiere + interview)
Rockabilly queen Tami Neilson gets back to basics on her new LP, as she moves between country, gospel, and R&B. She also looks back on meeting one of the artists who shaped her life, Mavis Staples. "She radiates joy," says the singer.
Big Hair, Big Voice, Big Twangy Guitars, Tami Neilson’s Back
Rockabilly singer Tami Neilson hosts a brief but potent party straight from New Zealand on her new album, Chickaboom!
Left Lane Cruiser Issues Sizzling Electric Folk Number, “Two Dollar Elvis” (premiere)
Left Lane Cruiser's new album arrives later this spring. In the meantime we have a small taste of its almighty might, musical muscle via a deep appreciation of a good friend and cosmic character, "Two Dollar Elvis".
The Flesh Eaters Offer Observations on Sobriety, Fanaticism With “Miss Muerte” (premiere + interview)
Legendary Los Angeles punk supergroup, the Flesh Eaters issue a new video ahead of touring, while vocalist/founding member Chris D. discusses outfit's ongoing evolution and future.
The Woolly Bushmen Ask the Eternal Question, “What You Doin’ to Me?” (premiere)
Garage-cum-rockabilly outfit the Woolly Bushmen issue new LP, In Shambles, on 10 May. Fans of spirited, rollercoaster rock 'n' roll rejoice.