Brazil-born and Los Angeles-based global phenomenon, singer, songwriter, dancer, and model Any Gabrielly shines on a brand new single, “Waste Your Love” out now via Republic Records. Listen and watch HERE. On the track, bass pulsates beneath a head-nodding island beat punctuated by soft keys. She alternates her delivery between sultry and soulful as she proclaims, “I don’t wanna be on your …
Month: December 2024
This is a quirky psychopop dirge about a pet with an addiction. England’s notorious Paul Roland delivers another off-beat, blackly-humorous post-punk cartoon. Very 60s, very addictive! The song appears on Roland’s EP, Barbara Steele. For four decades Roland has been spinning twisted tales of Victorian villains and eccentric Edwardian inventors against a backdrop of gothic-psych-baroque …
Photo Credit: Adam Whitmore If you’re still trying to figure out what The Bug Club are all about, imagine Jonathan Richman bought a really big amp & a time machine and found himself somewhere on a Nuggets compilation. Or perhaps Ray Davis buddied up with Sterling Morrison, got really into The Minutemen and agreed that songs …
I’m not looking to put him on a mountaintop (or maybe I am), but one of the things that Jimmy had in common with Jesus is that they were both betrayed by those he loved. By the way, isn’t it cool that we have always been able to call him “Jimmy?” He deserved, in retirement, …
Random thoughts of a feverish man: 1. 2024; what a fucked up year. The only consolation is that 2025 is going to be much worse. 2. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for taking Jimmy Carter now instead of in a few weeks – when someone who should be getting his teeth knocked out in prison would …
Helsinki-based singer-songwriter Carla Aakre returns with her latest single, “These Hours,” a poignant exploration of budding love. Set for release on December 20, 2024, under Kieku Records, this deeply emotional track captures the exhilaration and vulnerability of new relationships. Carla weaves themes of infatuation, fear, and uncertainty into an intimate and relatable narrative, reminding listeners …
Photo by RDNE Stock project: Sports and technology might seem like an unlikely pair, but they’ve become inseparable over the years. From the way fans enjoy games to how athletes train and perform, tech has left its mark on every aspect of sports. Think about instant replays, smart gear, or even apps that track an …
There have been eleven men – eleven! – elected to the post of Commander-In-Chief during my lifetime. A lifetime in which I could only call two of them “mine.” James Earl Carter, Jr., was my first president. I was eight years old when he was sworn into office. My third grade class watched the inauguration …
Two of my former editors have died in 2024. Dawn Anderson, publisher and editor of Seattle’s Backlash and Backfire magazines, had recently been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Dawn published the first interview with Kurt Cobain, in 1988. For many fans, that alone is qualification for “legend” status. And she was a fucking legend, someone …
Photo Credit: Jon Uleis All tickets + dates available here Brooklyn originals They Might Be Giants just wrapped a sold out, multi-show run across the East Coast this month, treating audiences to their beloved BIG SHOW TOUR. Up next, TMBG are bringing the show across the United States in 2025, kicking off on February 27 and stretching through June. Due to …
“Hanoi” is the first single from Marie Minet’s upcoming album, Clair Obscur – High Life Edition Acoustic. Blending African Highlife rhythms with French melodies, this track was born from raw improvisation and unfiltered expression, after an inspiring journey through Ghana by the artist. Video Camera and editing: Daniel Todeschi Music Composed by: Marie Minet Lyrics: …
On Opinion’s very first album, released in 2016, Hugo Carmouze was singing for the people in his head. Many garage, punk, psych, noise heroes had influenced an electric and incandescent music that was hard to believe had been recorded by a 14-year-old teenager deep in the countryside of France. In almost a decade, Opinion’s music …
Photo Credit: Kola Oshalusi Executive Produced by Lenny Kravitz,Featuring Damian Marley and Sampa The Great Performing at Coachella on April 11th and 18th 2025More 2025 Spring US Tour Dates Coming Soon Listen: “Dey ft. Damian Marley (Gaudi & Don Letts Remix)” In October, Afrobeat virtuoso Seun Kuti released his highly acclaimed new album Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) via Milan …
(Kate Nash protesting in London on Nov 28, 2024) Photo by Emily Marcovecchio Discusses “Butts For Tour Buses” OnlyFans campaign, London Protests at Spotify & LiveNation, Skyrocketing Concert Ticket Markups & the Music Industry Crisis with Rolling Stone “Women being in control of their bodies is vital and something we should all be standing by & fighting …
Listen HERE New York, NY – December 18, 2024 – Rising star Rob49 caps off a landmark year with his highly anticipated new single, “On Sight,” which was released today via Geffen Records. Listen HERE. The track arrives on the heels of a series of powerhouse releases that have solidified his place as one of the hottest rappers of his …
Someone should pin a medal on Giorgio Moroder, for this song alone. How many… special moments have been enhanced, furthered, , accentuated or even made possible by “I Feel Love?” Gulping down some water in front of the fridge this afternoon, I realized that… the most exciting of exciting times have coincided with the 1978 …
Cody Steinman is a great Minneapolitan and a great musician. Please listen to this album. It is the very kewlest of the kewl. Confined Spaces is the second full length album from Cody Steinmann and the first full length album from Cody’s current working trio where he plays with Chris Bates on Bass and Abinnet …
Those of a certain age – and who were fortunate to have a cool radio station or two within reach while growing up – will remember Angel’s 1978 Christmastime hit, “Winter Is Here.” However, rock fans on the shy side of 50 probably don’t know the song, which I consider to be one of the …
Today, Blood Lemon shared their new single and video, “High Tide,” from their upcoming EP Petite Deaths, out digitally January 17, and on vinyl via hometown label Moon Ruins. “High Tide” is a vividly sensual track packing plenty of overdrive alongside guitarist Lisa Simpson’s lyrics that speak to our animalistic tendency to seduce and be seduced. Drawing inspiration from a spectrum of contemporary romance …
Photo by Darius on Unsplash There are many reasons why you may be toying with the idea of learning to play an instrument in the new year. For example, this is a hobby that can allow you to develop a host of new and transferable skills while also having a positive impact on your mental …
WATCH IT HERE LISTEN TO “LAST DANCE WITH MARY JANE (FT. TOM PETTY AND JELLY ROLL) OFF SNOOP DOGG’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM MISSIONARY PRODUCED BY DR.DRE OUT NOW VIA DEATH ROW, AFTERMATH, INTERSCOPE LISTEN HERE (December 13, 2024) — Today, global cultural icons Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre released the explosive new Missionary short film on the heels of Snoop Dogg’s highly anticipated studio album ‘Missionary’ produced …
Photo Credit: Michelangelo Lamattina In a thunderous return since their 2023 single ‘Chewed Up’ the experimental noise-rock collective BLOKE have unleashed their latest single, ‘Money Says’, accompanied by a captivating music video. Emerging from the underground scenes of London and Berlin, this genre-defying outfit, led by the enigmatic German artist Jakob Buraczewski, continue to push …
The Tragically Hip & Feist – ‘It’s A Good Life If You Don’t Weaken’ (Live From ‘No Dress Rehearsal’)
Originally appearing on The Tragically Hip’s 2002 album ‘In Violet Light,’ this version and performance from the 2021 Juno Awards are featured in the final episode of the Amazon Prime 4 part documentary ‘No Dress Rehearsal.’ With Feist on vocals, this marked the first time the band performed without their late lead singer Gord Downie.
Yes, it’s really Richard Wayne Van Dyke (born 12/13/1925) in this video, singing and dancing his way back into our hearts with chill rockers Coldplay and his extended family urging him on. On Tuesday of this week, the acrobatic actor once renowned for tripping over an ottoman on The Dick Van Dyke Show was forced …
Photo Credit: Cory Dewald Elling’s Recently Released Album Wildflowers, Vol. 1 Nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Albumat 2025 GRAMMY Awards December 10, 2024: Today, multi-GRAMMY award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling released an a cappella interpretation of Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” featuring celebrated vocal group The Swingles. Released via Kurt’s newly launched label Big Shoulders, …
The Cords are just the latest in a long line of Scottish groups flying the flag for DIY pop. Sisters Eva and Grace take their cues from forebearers like Dolly Mixture, Heavenly and Tiger Trap, revitalizing the C86 sound with style and infectious enthusiasm. This has been a big year for them, from taking the …
This is for anyone who remembers the 1965 classic film, The Sound of Music, and the Broadway smash that preceded it. This is quite amusing. Please enjoy. Clearly the Baroness deserved better than what history handed her.
December 9, 2024 — (New York, NY)—Breakout, Brooklyn-bred rapper Lola Brooke releases the official visualizer for her latest banger, “Go To Yo Head,” today. The visual arrives a few short weeks after the track’s dominating debut. [Watch “Go To Yo Head” Official Visualizer HERE] [Stream “Go To Yo Head” HERE] “Go To Yo Head” packs a punch of power as Lola …
WATCH HERE Pink Velvet Theatre North American TourKicks Off February 7 in Chicago New Album Pink Velvet Theatre Out Now via Capitol Records PRESS HERE TO LISTEN Los Angeles, CA – December 9, 2024– On the heels of announcing his Pink Velvet Theatre North American Tour produced by Live Nation and releasing the critically-acclaimed album Pink Velvet Theatre, pop phenomenon and billion-streamed artist Benjamin Ingrosso has released the …