New York – From the streets of New York to Venice Beach and a chance encounter with the storied rapper, producer, and founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, RZA - Lucas Asher and his band Faulkner have been turning the heads of everyone from the prominent and seasoned engineer Mark Needham (The Killers) to Rick Rubin and more recently, KCRW’s own, Jason Bentley. Today
Portland - Two of Chicago’s finest best new bands have teamed up for a split EP and two months of touring throughout Europe and the U.S. Ratboys and Dowsing are indie acts from the Windy City, comprised of good friends who also share a band member. The 7″ split release features two tracks from each band and will
Brooklyn – Let’s talk about the heat. And no, that’s not in reference to the fiery passion Parquet Courts brought to the stage at Market Hotel on Saturday, August 13th (though there was that). No, that’s about the literal heat, made even warmer by the packed crowd who showed up at the sold out show to see the
New York – Critically acclaimed Austin, TX indie-Americana band Jamestown Revival – Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance – announce the release date for their anxiously awaited second full-length album, The Education of A Wandering Man [Republic Records], available on October 7th. Starting today the album is available for pre-order at all digital retailers. Get it HERE. The pre-order includes instant grat downloads
London – Britain may have voted to leave the European Union but the multinational nature of its capital city was very much evident tonight in a three-act line up at Birthdays, a stylish basement bar venue in Dalston, North London. Headlining was Ukrainian sister act, Bloom Twins, who moved to London three years ago, with
New York – Elektra/Atlantic recording group Kaleo have announced a live broadcast show on August 9th for SiriusXM. The show, performed live at New York City’s The Box, will air live on SiriusXM’s The Spectrum channel. The private performance is in recognition of SiriusXM’s early and continued support; the band was named one of SiriusXM’s Spectrum
New York – Hot off their jam-packed show at Lollapalooza, U.K. trio, Daughter, has announced a North American tour for this fall. Following last week’s performance at New York’s inaugural Panorama Music Festival, the band simultaneously released their new single and music video for ‘No Care,’ off their critically lauded second album, Not To Disappear. “It’s smooth and elegant, it
Chicago – The sun rose again and stayed out for Lollapalooza’s final day of the 25th Anniversary celebration, much to the happiness of everyone in attendance. Once again, the festivals six main stages (not counting Kidzapalooza and the EDM nightmare that is Perry’s) featured much to be seen (with plenty of conflicts for the festival connoisseur)—including a headlining set
Chicago — Saturday the sun finally showed its face for the entirety of the day’s festivities, helping to dry up some of the remaining moisture left behind by the preceding days’ rains. Lollapalooza 2016’s third day also saw an increase in population, decked out in bright neon accessories and colorful costumes. While the main attractions
Chicago – With the second day of Lollapalooza’s 2016 edition came the heavier rains, as the sandy areas of Grant Park turned to mush and the green grassy hillsides became veritable slip ‘n’ slides, peppered with multi-colored ponchos and umbrellas (and in some cases, umbrella hats). However, the rain didn’t last for too long, and