Lake Street Dive is a quartet that started in Boston in 2004 while the members where attending the New England Conservatory of Music. The group has a sound that, though based in an indie rock emphasis, infuses: classic jazz, soul, and swing music from the pre-rock era of music. The band’s sound has a hip … Read more
The power of excellent singing and shredding musicianship lives on with the spirit of the eighties in the super-group Mr. Big. Well, hot off the heels of their Defying Gravity album, the band is releasing a live set with Eric Martin (vocals), Paul Gilbert (guitar and backing vocals), Billy Sheehan (bass and backing vocals), Matt … Read more
After six-years, the band that has mastered the art of subtilty and pertinence in their songwriting has a new album titled, All That Reckoning. For over thirty years the Cowboy Junkies have been creating a body of music that is emotional and unique in its sound, with an instantly identifiable vocal and songwriting approach that … Read more
Coming from the land of sunshine with a punk sound that is colorfully on the edge is Peach Kelli Pop with their fourth full length album titled, Gentle Leader. The album finds the band reaching for new material, collaborations, and depth. The Gentle Leader cover art is a fantastical illustration by Brooklyn artist Miza Coplin, … Read more
A band that is full of surprises and raw energy, that mixes alternative rock with electronic sounds has released a new full-length album titled, Jawbreaker. The band is Knee High Fox out of Los Angeles CA. the line-up consists of: singer Krsy Fox, bassist Simon Nagel, drummer Harley Dewinter and guitarist Sam Bam Koltun. Together … Read more
That great southern sound is alive and kickin’ with Blackberry Smoke. The Atlanta, Georgia band’s unique blend of Southern rock/country is a feast for the ears. The lineup consists of: Charlie Starr (lead vocals, guitar), Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), and Brandon Still (keyboards). Blackberry Smoke has a new … Read more
Light The Torch is a new hard hitting band that is comprised of Howard Jones (vocals), Francesco Artusato (guitars) Ryan Wombacher (bass) and Mike Sciulara (drums). Some of you might recognize these names and associate them with the band Devil You Know, and I would say, keen eye – because that is exactly right, they … Read more
Breaking Benjamin is an American rock band that was formed back in 1999 by lead singer and guitarist Benjamin Burnley and drummer Jeremy Hummel. Since then, the band has continued to build a catalog of music that is consistent in its melding of hard rock, alternative rock, and post-grunge with alternative metal. Burnley’s evolution as … Read more
SAXON is back bringing us hard hitting Metal from England on their 23rd release titled, Thunderbolt. The band formed in 1977 and has been hitting us hard with Heavy Metal albums ever since. This band knows what Metal fans want: heavy guitar riffs, guitar solos, a strong front persona and singing, hooks and fist pumping … Read more
California’s indie Americana folk band LA River Bend is a quartet that is building their reputation on poetic lyrics, catchy melodies, intricate guitar parts and creative vocal harmonies all dispersed through strong songwriting skills. The four-piece band is made up of: Nate Weiner (vocals, guitar), Emily Elkin (cello, vocals), Branden Stroup (bass, vocals, guitar) and … Read more