Nashville – On his first ever solo album, Folk Singer, Vol. 1, Willie Watson plays ten recycled tunes. They are stripped down and vulnerable, naked as the day they were born. He’s reviving the roots from which the modern folk movement has blossomed. At a time when traditional instruments and music have morphed beyond recognition (e.g.,
Los Angeles – One may recognize crash’s angelic falsetto from the indie folk musical collective Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeroes, but Hardly Criminal proves that he can enchant and mesmerize all on his own. The 11-track solo debut album is a tidal wave of emotion that appropriately crashes with a perfect balance of groove, shake, heartache,
Austin – The sun has set on another Austin Psych Fest. I’ve had less than 24 hours to reflect but I wonder if the kid who was sitting there, watching the cars exit the festival through his Future Eyes glasses is still tripping. I had the opportunity to interview new bands both before and during
New York – Sharon Van Etten is a Brooklyn-based musician whose numinous talent and tell-all lyricism knifes its way into the hearts and minds of her listeners. With her fourth studio album in sight this month, two tracks are already up for public consumption. From what we’ve heard so far, Van Etten is going in
Chicago – There’s always so much pressure placed on a band to create a marvelous sophomore album when their debut knocks it out of the park. Seeing as Glasgow band PAWShad critics raving with their first release Cokefloat!, I’m sure Phillip Taylor, Josh Swinne, and newcomer Ryan Drever felt the need to push themselves further with the
Published in Breaking News Monday, 05 May 2014 00:00 Los Angeles – LA based rockers Deap Vally are excited to announce an in-store performance at one of LA’s premiere cultural landmarks and record stores, Amoeba Hollywood. The duo will perform on May 13th at 6:00 pm. The girls of Deap Vally will also be signing copies of
Austin - Day two was a day to highlight newcomers and they were displayed prominently on the main stage. Temples made a big impact since their stint at SXSW earlier this year, and the massive crowd gathered to catch a glimpse. Slotted at 8:15, they were one of the headliners and this viewing experience was very
Chicago – When South Carolina native Nick Bays ran into fellow musician Chris Hershman, it surely must have been fate. The two instantly clicked and began collaborating, hashing out strong, beautiful songs, even when miles away. Knowing they were on to something, Bays decided to just roll with the punches and move to Chicago. They
Austin – The crowds were visibly larger this year, which unfortunately was displayed in the hour it took to park. With any festival you have attended and loved in the past, it’s a little nerve-wracking to see the crowds grow, in fear the ease and calm vibes you once felt will be tainted. I’ve been
New York – I’ve found my new favorite album of spring. Memphis punk band Ex-Cult just released Midnight Passenger, the follow-up to their 2012 self-titled debut. Full of crunchy, fuzzy, garage punk goodness, this sophomore record is a right crawl through nighttime scenarios and satiating debauchery in the darkest dive bars dripping with psychedelic slime. In other