“Hollywood Hills” is a getaway for when I feel like I just don’t know what to do with my life. The guitars feel optimistic and together with the vocals, I wanted the feeling to be like you can do whatever you want to do in life. Just like the Hollywood mentality. // SØDR https://www.facebook.com/sodrmusic
This one, above, is both fun and educational. Here is how the band describes it in their press release: Instinct of resentment in new music video from Pororoka band Pororoka dark folk band from Ukraine has presented a new video in collaboration with actors on the most funny band’s song – “Dyisya” (from Ukrainian – …
Here’s a rare (these days) jazz Christmas music release. Warren Wolf is a fabulous jazz vibraphonist. Listen to “Skating” (below). It’s the perfect vehicle for Wolf’s vibes. Note that Wolf also plays all the piano on the album… Asked why he decided to record an album of Christmas songs, Wolf offered a unique and honest …
“Let Me Go” intertwines the need for a relationship, with the realization that it is easier to cope with being alone rather than putting effort into the wrong person. The song is as equally entrancing as it is catchy. “This video was different not only because this was the first one I’ve ever done in …
November 18, 2020 (Los Angeles, CA) – On the forthcoming album, J.T., Steve Earle & The Dukes pay tribute to Steve’s late son, Justin Townes Earle (J.T.), who passed away on August 20, 2020 in Nashville. The album will be released digitally on what would have been Justin’s 39th birthday, January 4, 2021, via New West Records. “The record is called J.T. because Justin was never …
Keith Richards on stage during the “cocaine and Tequila Sunrise tour”, 1972 In the crazy 1960s, the youth turned against the previous generation as perhaps none other ever has. Parents are always seen as squares, and more boring than your peers, but in this tumultuous time everything seemed out of control. By the end of …
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Discover the extraordinary story of legendary bluesman Joe Bonamassa in the inspirational documentary GUITAR MAN, arriving on Video-On-Demand and for Digital purchase December 8, 2020 from Paramount Home Entertainment. From average Joe by day to guitar hero at night, GUITAR MAN tells the incredible rise of blues-rocker Joe Bonamassa, whose hard work and determination have made him one …
Brooklyn-based artist/producer Laura Jinn shares “I’m Beginning to Think,” the fourth and final single off her upcoming EP Sick!, out this Friday. Gritty and chilling, Jinn details the hair-raising red flags of a psychotic partner through the lens of a seemingly-casual conversation with a friend. Says Jinn on the song: “I’m Beginning to Think” is about how the person …
NEW YORK, NY (November 16, 2020) – Following its release on November 13th, Paris Jackson’s debut album wilted [Republic Records] reached #1 on the iTunes US Alternative Album Chart. The album has been heralded by press with Rolling Stone declaring it “well-crafted indie-pop,” and NME referring to it as a collection of“11 intimate songs that’ll fit like your favourite sweater.” The New York Post described“a dreamy wooziness, a sultry …
Tuesday eating from your yard tip~sweet potatoes have lovely sprawling foliage and produce the food under ground. Due to the same lovely sprawling foliage ornamental sweet potato vines are popular in pots, so if you go to the nursery to buy sweet potato plant make sure to specify that you would like a plant that …
Seattle-based soul-jazz groovemonsters Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio announced I Told You So, their sophomore studio album will be out January 29th via Colemine Records. The announcement comes with the first single “Call Your Mom,” which Under the Radar praised saying “the jazzy guitar and shots of organ bring a swaggering style to the track as …
As we turn the corner from Fall to Winter, the Holiday season rushes toward us. Whether you are celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, the Election, a wedding, the Super Bowl, or even the launching a new battleship, one spirit fits the bill. Champagne. Sipped from a crystal coupe glass or sprayed all over your World Series teammates, the sparkling wine …
Tuesday eating from your yard tip~squash/pumpkins are among the most versatile produce, storage is easy and it makes lovely Fall decor until it becomes lunch. Time to hive mind some inspiration for utilizing squash/pumpkin. Antonia Yost caramelizes it with onions and sage to top her pizza along with gruyere cheese. Her brother made pumpkin dip …
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Music icon Don McLean performed for Alex Trebek’s final Christmas party in 2019. Don reflects on that time spent with Alex: “Alex asked if I would come and sing for him and his Jeopardy family at his annual Christmas party last year. I was on his “bucket” list he told me. It …
Seattle firebrand songwriter Rawb Middleton wrote this awesome protest song last year and shares this lyric video with you today to amplify his message. Please listen. Here’s how I described it a year ago: “But the wildest, awesomest and most subversive tune is a red hot and perfect send up of southern call and response …
Ultra-prolific music duo Eric Anders and Mark O’Bitz have released a fiery new 4-song EP “This Mortal Farce.” recorded during the same sessions as their “American Bardo” album. Eric Anders and Mark O’Bitz have crafted a sombre, uninhibited signature sound that resonates well with the heavy social, political and literary themes in the lyrics. Eric Anders details their process for the …
Drinking and Voting Throughout most of early US history there was a strong relationship between elections and alcohol. It’s amusing in a way to read about the ‘election fraud’ going on now. We have nothing on the past. Our forefathers – George Washington even! – bought votes with alcohol. When Washington was 24, he ran for a seat in the Virginia House of Burgesses. He thought it was …
Twenty-four days ago my Dad died after a grueling three-year stay in a nursing home that he called his “jail cell.” Dad succumbed to a rare, progressive and irreversible neurological disease of unknown origin that is not hereditary. I wrote his obituary, and wanted to include Dad’s humble origins, which is why I wrote “born in a …
“Black Will See Praise (Wounds),”Kennedy Stephens’ tribute to Breonna Taylor that has earned the support of Gayle King, Tiffany Haddish, Jamie Foxx and many more since its arrival on Instagram in September, is now available across all platforms via Def Jam Recordings. On behalf of Kennedy and her brave new song, a contribution will be made to the Social Change Fund, an organization created …
EARCANDY has released their debut album with Republic Records, An EARCANDY Christmas. The 11-person multi-talented a cappella group has dominated the Tik Tok scene after surpassing 60 million views and 13 million likes in the last two months. Listen to An EARCANDY Christmas: HERE. EARCANDY consists of Jonathan Tilkin, Sri Ramesh, Anthony Gargiula, Taylor Edlin, Kavya Borra, Ryan Narciso, Jilaine Marie Orton, Naomi Joy Turner, Nina Ann Nelson, Lyric Slaughter, and Republic …
Global superstar Josh Groban has released his version of the classic Kenny Loggins song, “Celebrate Me Home,” via Reprise Records. The song is off his forthcoming album, Harmony, out November 20th. The album is available for pre-order, and fans who pre-order the album will receive an instant grat download of “Celebrate Me Home,” along with the previously released “Impossible Dream.” Listen …
“Today and tomorrow I will pray for civility to be resurrected from the shadows.” says Carl Ray. “I hope that love will no longer be marginalized and silenced. That it will overtake us all. I have unwavering hope that we will claim for ourselves and the lives of others peace and hope for every woman, …
“Music is life to me, it helps me to express the feelings that I cannot always show in everyday life,” Says Ellie Redmond. “Music can be very humbling, it takes me out of myself and allows me to help others who are going through difficult times.” Singing and performing since her early childhood in the …
Tuesday eating from your yard tip~one of the greatest blessings of a hard freeze is the joyous ripening of American Persimmons! Before they are ripe they are astringent mouth puckering yuckiness, but a period of freezing temperatures transforms these lovely little orange egg shaped fruit into mushy messy sweetest fruit on earth! My buddy Bob …
It’s astounding…time is fleeting…and the 2020 election is nearly here. Earlier in this unthinkable year, everyone’s favorite rock band Tenacious D – comprised of Jack Black and Kyle Gass – announced they would be touring throughout the fall in Swing States across the country to help encourage a massive voter turnout in this year’s election. Called “The Purple Nurple Tour – Twisting Hard …
Cardiff-based musical collective Ghostlawns release their debut album ‘Motorik’ through Bandcamp and streaming services on 30th October 2020. Recorded by renowned producer Charlie Francis (REM, Robyn Hitchcock), the album will be released through SUB Records. There are a limited number of CDs available for purchase through the Ghostlawns Bandcamp page. Their album taster “Y Gorwel” and singles “Breaking Out” and “FFOI” have received international …
This fun and minimalist cover (above) of Fleetwood Mac’s “Everywhere” came out three years ago and is still worthy of excessive celebration. And below is her most recent video which soared past 100,000 in two weeks or so. https://www.instagram.com/orlagartland/
New Zealand four-piece Drax Project are back with “Firefly,” a sublime new collaboration with Fetty Wap featuring AACACIA. Last year, Drax released the fun, catchy video “Woke Up Late.” Firefly” sees the quartet lean further into their R&B sensibilities and adopt a more mature sound, all while keeping their signature jazz licks and impeccable vibes intact. By fusing the stylings of Drax Project …
Legendary rock musician Ann Wilson has returned with her first release in two years. “The Revolution Starts Now” is available now on Ann’s official YouTube Channel and for digital download on AnnWilson.com. “The Revolution Starts Now” was originally recorded by Steve Earle and first appeared as the title track of his GRAMMY nominated 2004 album The Revolution Starts Now. “This is …
Carley Arrowood has released a video for her latest single, “Goin’ Home, Comin’ On.” “This music video is the first one I’ve ever done as a solo artist, and I couldn’t be happier with the way it turned out. It is absolutely stunning thanks to Bob Peck of Mountainwater Films; he made it such a fun and easy experience! Man what …