On Saturday, April 13th, the Old 97's returned to the Rose City for a celebratory sold-out show that traversed their entire career. REVIEW:
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This week, we’re paying tribute to the one and only Maynard James Keenan, who will be celebrating his 60th birthday on Wednesday. It doesn’t get much better than this clip of Tool performing 'Jerk Off' in 1992:
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“Force Of Nature” showcases Monica Aben's haunting melodies and introspective lyrics while exploring themes of love, loss, self-discovery, and the beauty of the world around us. LISTEN:
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On Thursday, bass player MonoNeon gave NYC a robust set of electro/pop/funk. REVIEW:
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Steve Dawson of Chicago alt-country outfit Dolly Varden smoothly mixes roots rock and 60s R&B sounds on his hopeful tune 'Time to Let Some Light In.' WATCH:
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50 years ago today, Lynyrd Skynyrd released their second album 'Second Helping.' Watch Skynyrd live in 1974 at Rockpalast:
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The cantankerously joyful “Happy Earthquake” from Jeff Evans Porkestra buzzes with ol’ Nashville authenticity and tinkers listeners to ask, ” Who the hell is this?” LISTEN:
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Last night, Matthew Logan Vasquez delivered a versatile and energetic set in Portland, OR that included solo material as well as plenty of tunes from Delta Spirit, Glorietta and Middle Brother. REVIEW:
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The debut album from Nicolette & The Nobodies finds this Canadian artist tapping into a strong retro country sound. REVIEW:
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With 'Potholes,' sister trio Call Me Spinster deliver a quirky, shifting record that never sits still for very long. REVIEW:
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With a quarter century hindsight, it’s time to declare 'Echo' the great unsung album of @TomPetty & The Heartbreakers.
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Just when you think 2024 is slowing down on impressive releases, we are hit with another wave of innovative new tunes from Maggie Rogers, METZ, Shabaka, BODEGA, Bad Bad Hats and more.
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Goodnight, Texas' “The Money or The Time” is a right proper work of country-rock that features fuzzy guitar, sly vocals, and big choruses. LISTEN:
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'Potholes' is a unique debut that covers a lot of ground, opening sonic vistas to future adventures for the talented Call Me Spinster. REVIEW:
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For this Deep Friday Blues, revisit some classic Fleetwood Mac from 1969:
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While politics are never far from Leyla McCalla, her lyrics for this record focus more on bygone love, escapism, family, nature, and the passing of time, yet the music is the real attraction. REVIEW:
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Released 40 years ago today, RUSH released 'Grace Under Pressure' which was the apex of the band’s keyboard era with the eight tracks incorporating electronic elements and new wave/ska influences. Watch Rush live in Toronto 1984:
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We spoke with Zev Feldman, the Jazz Detective, in two parts, the first of which focuses on his process, relationships, and teams. INTERVIEW:
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Kool Keith is one of the most innovative minds hip-hop has ever seen and his work as Dr. Octagon is all the proof you need to back that sentiment.
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The band known as Phish continues to 'Evolve.'
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