The hip sounds of the ‘60s are alive and evolving with Shannon Shaw, finding more ways to tour the music that speaks to her heart, few are doing it better than singer-songwriter Shannon Shaw, of Shannon & the Clams. On her debut release, Shaw establishes herself as the queen of smoky, blue-eyed soul with her … Read more
Mixed Reality is a brand-new album from one of the most successful melodic alternative rock bands still making music today, Gin Blossoms. The Blossoms have had their ups and downs, but have consistently created great songs, and believe it or not, they celebrated their 25-year anniversary of their seminal 1992 multi-platinum album New Miserable Experience. … Read more
The fabled frontman of the band Korn, Jonathan Davis, has released his debut solo album titled, Black Labyrinth. Containing thirteen songs that focus on Davis’ melodic and robust vocal abilities, the tracks where primarily recorded live to tape, a departure from Korn’s heavily designed, meticulous, studio approach to creation. There are certainly moments when … Read more
George Clinton and Parliament are back with their first studio album in thirty-eight years titled, Medicaid Fraud Dogg. Boasting a hefty track list of twenty-three new tunes and clocking in at almost-two-hours of funk! Some of the original band’s horn players are on the release: Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis, Greg Thomas, and Benny Cowan. … Read more
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