If you ask Joe Newman, vocalist, and co-founder of the popular band alt-J, about the origins of the band’s new record, the dream, which comes out on Friday (February 11th), will tell you that it all started, basically, the day he got his first guitar. While, to some, this answer may seem cheeky or even … Read more
Few writers in the past 50 years have left such an imprint on the popular music scene as the non-fiction composer Chuck Klosterman. In his career, Klosterman has worked for outlets such as Spin, Esquire, The New York Times Magazine and ringer (plus ESPN). But he is probably more widely known for his essay books, … Read more
After the album hack, nothing happensThe Los Angeles-based alternative trio Wallows sought to expand their style into the streamlined genre. So, in the few years since their debut, the group has explored their sound through everything from lo-fi post-punk to indie-folk to dance-pop psychedelic of the early ’90s. After researching their new style, the Wallows … Read more
Songwriter and instrumentalist Mason Jennings lives next to a lake in Minnesota. In his house, there are large glass windows overlooking the water. From this point of view, Jennings has written several songs for his upcoming new LP, Real Heart, which is set to drop Friday (February 4). He wrote these songs on his acoustic … Read more
On November 27, 2020, Patti Smith performed at Electric Lady Studios. No stranger to New York City Centre, famous for recordings of David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and more contemporary acts, she also made her debut in 1975, The Horses, and several albums after that. Like many performers in 2020, Smith has been … Read more
Hello! And welcome back to our recurring series where we share your favorite new songs and videos of the week. In today’s edition, we’ll be checking out new work from Kamassi Washington, Illuminati Hotties, Slash featuring Miles Kennedy, Mitsky, Trace Lechis, and much more. So, without further ado, let’s get into the music, shall we? … Read more
One of the world’s highest-producing and highest-grossing artists has announced a new North American tour for 2022. That’s right, Dave Matthews and Dave Matthews’ band are set to debut this summer, starting in May in Austin, Texas, and ending in September in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Bowl. Other stops along the way include the … Read more
In 2019, Tara Bush has been fighting her own battles indoors. In Sobriety, the singer-songwriter, also known as I Speak Machine, was paralyzed by addiction but wanted to sit with her and set her on fire and watch it burn before her eyes. The image in her head is documented with a frenzy of tension … Read more
When I was a teenager, I remember Paul McCartney talking about writing “Yesterday, “The most recorded song ever. He wasn’t sure at first if he had conjured it himself or if he had inadvertently passed it on from another writer because the melody got to him so easily.” McCartney’s story resonates with my own experience … Read more
In her self-titled EP released earlier in January, Rachel Bradshaw took a unique approach that most young singer-songwriters wouldn’t think of. She laughs, “I was like, ‘I want to write anything that doesn’t go on the radio.’” I know that sounds silly. I just wanted great music. I love Lana Del Rey, I love Coldplay, … Read more