When an artist chooses to write and perform under the moniker “The Sad Song Co.”, certain assumptions about the type of music the artist creates would be perfectly justified and, in this case, fairly accurate. The three albums that have been released since producer and multi-instrumentalist Nigel Powell’s solo project debuted fifteen years ago – miseryguts (2003), Poignant Device (2007), and in amber (2016) – have been explorations of the forlorn and wistful. But Powell sets aside despair for tentative hopefulness with The Sad Song Co.’s new release, Worth, due out February 9th.
hee Commons, Hanni El Khatib, and progressive headliners Chicano Batman share the stage to celebrate the end of a year and beginning of a new one. Away from crowded bars full of strangers you probably have nothing in common with and music you probably wouldn’t ever listen to, This was definitely a New Years Eve night unlike any other.
With New Year’s Eve on the horizon, it’s easy for great shows to slip through your fingers. If you were lucky, you made it to Hollywood for Cherry Glazerr at The Fonda. Anyone who found themselves at this Goldenvoice event was treated to an evening of *great* artists with female leads illuminating the stage. What better way to end a year full of Weinsteins than with some strong women rising in music!
During December, of Montreal performed in various cities during their Florida tour such as Gainesville, Tampa, Orlando, and West Palm Beach. The band also performed the anticipated music festival Day for Night in Houston, Texas which was headlined by Nine Inch Nails and Thom Yorke. For the tenth anniversary of "Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?" a deluxe vinyl was released to commemorate the album.
Art Basel saturated and soared through the beautiful streets of Miami, Florida with its passionate roars filled with artistic expression, individualism, and culture this past month.
Cheap Trick, Sebastian Bach, and Joan Jett bring the perfect balance of classic rock-n-roll to their music by providing their own fierce and unique edge to their music that makes them memorable and iconic in the industry.
The night saw him highlight tracks that spanned all four decades of his career, but as each song bled seamlessly into the next with only the briefest pause in between, it felt as if they were meant to be played in that precise order. Combining the pulsing, electronic beats with stark, frenetic lighting, the atmosphere began to feel like a rave, an intoxicating, irresistible opportunity to become completely absorbed by the music, a feeling from which the band wasn't exempt.
The influential Icelandic pop artist Björk alas made her Florida debut, performing a DJ set as part of an Art Basel event at Mana Wynwood. Organized by iii Points, the show also featured acclaimed experimental electronic DJ/producer Oneohtrix Point Never as the closing act.
The Drums seem to have perfectly crafted the balance between the pure and sinister forces of sound that emerge to surface full force with their record, Abysmal Thoughts.
That the face of country music has changed over the last fifteen years is undeniable. The advent of “bro country” and the proliferation of party songs have left little room on mainstream radio for the thoughtful storytelling and haunting harmonies that had been associated with country in years past.
Working with renowned producer and DJ David Holmes, Gallagher’s newest release wanders through a dream-like landscape of exhilarating high peaks and more austere, melancholy turns. The opening track, a funky instrumental called “Fort Knox,” sounds the literal and metaphoric alarm for this new page in Gallagher’s book, before launching into one of his best songs in years, the celebratory dance number (featuring a full brass section) “Holy Mountain.”
After a three and a half year absence, English indie rock darlings Elbow made their triumphant return to the U.S. this month, hitting the major cities on both coasts throughout November. The tour comes on the heels of their seventh studio release, Little Fictions, which was released in February to wild acclaim.
Alvvays' Antisocialites Album Review "Summer is over. You just went through a gnarly break-up or maybe you’re simply just feeling a little needy. Either way it’s already Fall and you’re watching everyone get into cozy relationships and you need something you can relate to. Everyone’s been there but don’t worry because ALVVAYS has provided you with atmospheric ear-candy to reminisce, have a good cry, or just fully obsess over."
California's premiere Celtic festival occurs in Murrieta, CA each fall. Two days filled with Celtic music, bands coming from all over the world. The festival featured performances by 1916, Enter the Haggis, Craic House, and The Fighting Jamesons.
The black backdrop that has hung from the stage during most of Frank Turner’s performances this year simply and perfectly encapsulated the artist and his backing band. Emblazoned with what has become a trademark symbol for the rock and roll singer-songwriter, taken from his days as a hardcore punk, is the letter X, each section punctuated with an initial: FTHC.
Roots rocker JD McPherson has always sought inspiration in the music of the past. He first turned heads in 2010 with his debut albumSigns and Signifiers, where he created a unique, new brand of rock and roll using sounds pulled from the early 1950s and given a twist so that they were fresh for modern ears.
This week was yet another amazing week for music in Denver, Colorado. From The Living End, to Authority Zero, to Dave Hause and the Mermaid opening for Tiger Army, and Frank Turner opening for Jason Isbell, every single night was filled with music, and hard choices to make regarding what shows to attend. Dave House and Tiger Army are wrapping up a short US run, and played Denver at the lovely Gothic Theater in Englewood.
Asbury Park hometown heroes, The Bouncing Souls, tore up the stage at their annual home show. Bringing in some amazing acts to support them, The Summer Stage at the Stone Pony was the absolute place to be on August 25th 2017.
After an extended absence, Washed Out finally rode the “chillwave” back into Houston on August 11th, 2017 and mesmerized a sold out crowd with trippy visuals and distant sounds of albums past and present at White Oak Music Hall.
On August 4, 2017 Calgary, Alberta hosted their annual music festival "One Love" at the Max Bell Festival Grounds. The festival was packed with a wide range of artists such as local artists Chedda Chesse and Seven, along with top charting artists such as Ms Lauryn Hill, Lecrae, Blackbear and Anderson Paak.
Audiences were swept away by ravishing performances at the Shaky Knees Music Festival. The xx, X Ambassadors, and Sylvan Esso delighted the crowd with their winsome talents.
