Did you ever have a friend who gave up some habit that had gone bad, and then began preaching to everyone else they should do the same? Maybe she gave up eating meat or drinking coffee, or maybe he stopped going to church—or started. Now that they have changed their practice they have become evangelical: …
I saw my friend and rock and roll mentor, Paul Chastain, rock the bass last night at NYC’s City Winery. Joining him were his longtime partner in crime, Rick Menck on drums, as well as Dennis Taylor on guitar, and some singer/songwriter named Matthew Sweet, who, judging by the crowd response, seems to have a …
Buffalo, the latest full length from The Midnight Ghost Train, began like most records do: as ideas ricocheting between singer and guitarist Steve Moss, bassist David Kimmell and drummer Brandon Burghart on Moss’ 500-acre ranch in rural Kansas. But the stage is where these soulful, riff-driven monsters found their shape. “We never are sure about …
In support of their latest release, yellow//gold, The Spring Standards are touring the US with Rhett Miller. The trio has performed on NPR’s Mountain Stage, and their new release garnered praise from the likes of SPIN, PASTE, and CMJ. They’ll be on Conan June 18th! They are making an MP3 available of their tune, “Watch …
Sam Drucker lived in the Portland area (Wilsonville). Full story is here.
“Silver Tongue” – The Volcano Diary. We’re working on songs for our 2nd CD, which are based on myths and legends of the ocean. Today is day 99 of @glencooper and my #100songs100days project. Tomorrow, only on Twitter, we will announce a brand-new music project. WOOT! @celiachavez, backing up Melody Gardot in Europe this summer, …
British singer-songwriter Mika has just released a song with from his upcoming album with a short film to accompany it. Here’s how he describes it: Here’s the first song I wanted you to hear from my new record, The Origin of Love. This is not a single but a song I really love and wanted …
“Wild Horses” – The Sundays. The definitive version of this Rolling Stones song. Seriously. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
Twin brothers Greg & Darin Bresnitz host Heritage Radio‘s Snacky Tunes, a food-themed radio show that brings together some of NYC’s best up-and-coming musicians and DJs. Musical guests chat with the hosts about topics like local food and sustainability and perform live in-studio. They’ve compiled some of the best live performances for Snacky Tunes Volume …
Baby Monster is duo Daniel Sternbaum and Marty Larson Xu, who are known for their popular remixes for Gorillaz, Ellie Goulding, and Foster The People. They crafted their new EP, City of Lovers, separately but simultaneously from two different cities. The result is a collection of tracks full of grinding beats and airy vocals that …
Following a triumphant West Coast run, San Antonio’s Girl In A Coma has announced a headlining summer tour of the East Coast and Midwest. The band has been taking over stages nationwide since the November release of their latest album Exits & All the Rest, which NPR named one of 2011’s best albums and recently …
Steve Stav reviews new film Prometheus in Ink 19.
This is not a review. You will know that I tend to only bother with bands that I like anyway, not one to sit sniping on the sidelines. But even within those limits, I simply like Austra too, too much to be in any way objective. I fretted about whether to take a camera on …
“Midnight Blue” – Lou Gramm. File under “guiltiest pleasures: the 80’s” along with Cameo and Lita Ford. And Culture Club. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
I just learned that Bob Welch died and for a moment, the verdant trees of June were bare. Fleetwood Mac was an inspiration for blues purists in its formative years and, of course, blew up the pop charts in the late ’70s, but my favorite albums were the ones recorded with Welch at the helm. …
Kick-ass video for a kick-ass song, from my favorite band in Seattle right now. So cool… – Graig Markel
“Stumble” – Star Anna. She’s a slow-burning fire that could engulf you at any moment. Are you ready? – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“O Mio Babbino Caro” – Anna Netrebko. How does she sing this delicate aria with so much strength + grace? It’s a Russian thang! (You wouldn’t understand.) – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
The best single of summer 2012 had female vox and was from Russia, but it wasn’t Pussy Riot. It was this tune, “A Hot Summer Night. Love. Sea. Music.” Recorded by Neoclubber, a Moscow dance pop project, this catchy, Russian-language ballad was trending on Youtube for a day or two as one of the most …
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After Dropping “Pulaski Day” in March which is nearing 200,000 views Kidd Russell (@kiddrussell) releases his second single off his new EP being released by Bananabeat.com (Bananabeat Records). This new song/video “Are We Having Fun Yet?” features Cisco Adler (@mrciscoadler) on the hook. Adler also produced the track. It has a high energy Beastie Boys …
“Hushed by Devotion” – Jesse Sykes the Sweet Hereafter. Like the first time you got high with a good lover. Dreamy, dizzy, woozy, and hot! – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
It’s time to get your black boots on and your marching drum ready because The Mynabirds release their sophomore album, GENERALS, today. To celebrate the release of their album, The Mynabirds just shared the video for the title track “Generals,” which just premiered on IFC.com today. Directed by Tessa Wedberg and Jonathan Tvrdik, the video …
Theresa Andersson has just completed a new video for “Street Parade,” the title track from her new album. Directed by Alicia J. Rose in collaboration with the interactive musical shantytown known as The Music Box in New Orleans, the video features the songstress exploring some of the most beautiful and mystical corners of her hometown. …
French DJ and producer Simon Delacroix, better known as The Toxic Avenger, recently released his first full-length work, ANGST. Now he’s back with another mp3 entitled, “3,2,1.” Please check it out HERE. His previous mp3 preview from ANGST, “Never Stop,” may be downloaded HERE.
Dub Pistols will be releasing their fifth album, Worshipping The Dollar, July 3rd via Sunday Best Recordings. The band was named “Best Live Act” by DJ Mag and has written music for the new Rob Lowe movie “Knife’s Edge.” Worshipping The Dollar features guest vocals from UK hip hop legend Rodney P and up-and-coming Barbados …
I love this. True artistry trumpeted over the top. Myke B is from Lancaster, Ca, but he resides in Portland presently. He’s not a rapper, he’s a lyrical architect, and right now he’s the best in Pdx. He has teamed up with Sound Lapse!, a Portland blog, and just finalized his debut mixtape, “So Long …
Trentalange, Shana Falana (from NY), Gems, Half Light and a multi-media artist from NY who wants to be referred to only as “Special Guest” will be playing a mix of ambient/shoegaze/garage and every other good thing at the Rat and Raven in Seattle on June 28. It has been a year and a half since …