News Feed for Monday, May 22
In the news today: Voivod, Will Oldham, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Mustard Plug, Gorilla Biscuits, Yo La Tengo, Billy Idol, Blur
In the news today: Voivod, Will Oldham, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Mustard Plug, Gorilla Biscuits, Yo La Tengo, Billy Idol, Blur
There’s no detail too small or scar too deep for Eels to pick up and examine in a wry musical light.
I am generally skeptical and disrespectful of band names with special capitalization, but IDLES look and sound like they mean business.
I spent my pandemic “vacation” taking online courses and playing with TicTok. Veteran musicians the Mekons and Yo La Tengo spent their time making music.
M. Ward could get by on his smoky velvet voice alone, but he also happens to be a supreme connoisseur of what alert musicians call songcraft.
Vincent’s Playlist (BYM Records). Review by Scott Adams.
A quick round up of records that almost got away.
Carnival Barkers (Cleave Recordings). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Christmas, It’s No Biggie (Damnably Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Where We Were Together (Damnably Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Imitations of Immortality (Motorific Sounds). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Illinois River Valley Blues (Thrill Jockey). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Getaway (Merge). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Pendarvis Farms transforms for three extraordinary days into the fun and psychedelic fest of your wildest indie music loving dreams, Pickathon. Alexa Harris was there to experience the joys of farm life for the weekend.
In the wilds of Washington, the beautiful Columbia Gorge serves as the backdrop to the 4-day music festival extravaganza known as Sasquatch Fest. Alexa Harris was there to experience great shows and interesting people, and sometimes braving the elements along the way.
Surface Noise (Kiam). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Sun Ra Arkestra held sway over Bob Pomeroy in Jacksonville.
Airless Midnight (Red Herring). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Fade (Matador). Review by Eric J. Iannelli.
Skin Collision Past. Review by Jeff Schweers.
In the news today: Palehound, Ithaca, Matt Skiba, Lektron, AFI, Against Me!, Janelle Monáe
In the news today: Palehound, Ithaca, Matt Skiba, Lektron, AFI, Against Me!, Janelle Monáe
This week, Christopher Long learns that he doesn’t always have to go to other people’s garages to discover vinyl treasure, as he locates a long-lost, musty LP copy of REO, the oft-overlooked 1976 gem from REO Speedwagon, right under his nose.
In the news today: Unearth, The Natvral, George Harrison, Lagwagon, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Allyson McCabe, Sinéad O’Connor, Paul Simon, The Cadillac Three, Caroline Polachek, Radio City, Ethel Cain, True Blue, Portola Fest 2023, The Natvral, Be Your Own Pet, I Think You Should Leave, Tim Robinson, Marie Dahlstrom, Sipprell, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, TMNT movie, MESS, Kristin Hersch, Kruder & Dorfmeister, tour news, Seattle Freakout Fest, Foo Fighters
Altitude (Snakefarm). Review by Jeremy Glazier.
Phil Bailey talks with Ben Model, the Renaissance Man smashing silent film stereotypes through his boutique label, Undercrank Productions.
In the news today: Blonde Redhead, Christine and the Queens, Paramore, Hayley Williams, Ron DeSantis, Tina Turner, Beyoncé, The Good Place, Architects, Succession, Tour News, Pulp, Taylor Swift, Steve Albini, Nirvana, Mae Muller, Succession, Roy Boys, Summer Playlist, Gogol Bordello, Ukraine, Jello Biafra, Tre Cool, Joe Lally, Agnostic Front, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Jeff Rosenstock
A Tribute to Flatt & Scruggs (Americana Vibes). Review by Judy Craddock.
In the news today: Fantômas, Mr. Bungle, Melvins, Tame Impala, Lonerism, Cult of Luna, Black Midi, Lizzo, Tina Turner, Royal Blood, Lana Del Rey, Surprise Chef, Linda Lindas, Kevin McDonald, KitH, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Toyah, Robert Fripp, Golden Earring, Keanu Reeves, Dogstar
The Aggrolites take a break from Punk Rock Bowling to announce a sweet summer tour with The Aquabats.