In 2023, the Brooklyn-based band Washer returned with their first new album in five years, Improved Means to Deteriorated Ends. Next month, they’re releasing a two-track single dubbed Come Back As A Bug via their longtime home at Exploding In Sound, and today they’re sharing its first song “You’re Also A Jerk.” The band’s Mike […]
“Hotel California” Lyrics Case Abruptly Dismissed, Judge Says Don Henley “Manipulated” Prosecutors
The legal trial involving allegedly stolen handwritten lyrics to “Hotel California” has been abruptly dismissed. As the Associated Press reports, prosecutors dropped the charges against the three men who had been accused of conspiring to possess and sell lyrics to that and other Eagles songs. Apparently, after Don Henley took the stand last month, he […]
Watch Zach Bryan Bring Out Kacey Musgaves For “I Remember Everything” At Chicago Tour Opener
The Oklahoma country-rock phenom Zach Bryan, one of the biggest music-business success stories of the past few years, will spend much of this year on his Quittin Time tour. At various dates on that tour, Bryan’s shows will include openers like Sheryl Crow and Jason Isbell. Some of those nights, he’s playing football stadiums. Last […]
Finom – “Haircut” (Prod. Jeff Tweedy)
Finom — the Chicago duo formerly known as Ohmme and made up of Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart — have announced a new album, Not God, their first LP since changing their name. It was produced by Jeff Tweedy at his The Loft studio. Today, they’re sharing its lead single “Haircut.” “ʻHaircutʼ was written following […]
Fired Slipknot Drummer Jay Weinberg Joins Suicidal Tendencies
Last fall, nu-metal veterans Slipknot fired Jay Weinberg, a move the drummer said left him “heartbroken and blindsided” when he received the call. He attended the Grammys last month, where “Hive Mind” from his final album with Slipknot was nominated for Best Metal Performance, and today he announced he’s joining thrash legends Suicidal Tendencies. Weinberg […]
Jim White & Marisa Anderson Announce New Duo Album Swallowtail
Here’s an exciting team-up: Jim White, the brilliant Melbourne experimental drummer best known as a member of Dirty Three, is releasing a new duo album with Marisa Anderson, the esteemed Portland fingerstyle guitarist. The pair previously joined forces for 2020’s The Quickening. Today they’ve announced its follow-up, Swallowtail. They recorded it in the Australian coastal […]
Illie Vega: Revealing the Grit with “Straight to It”
Illie Vega ‘s musical journey is a testament to the vibrant energy of New York City. With his latest release, “Straight to It,” Illie dives headfirst into the hip-hop scene, bringing with him a raw and unfiltered narrative that resonates with listeners on a profound level. Throughout his career in the music industry, Illie Vega […]
Dehd – “Light On”
In January, Dehd announced their new album Poetry and shared “Mood Ring.” Today, the Chicago indie rock trio is back with the sweet serenade “Light On.” “This song is like a candle in the window, a light guiding someone back home if they were trying to find it,” Jason Balla said about the track. He […]
Portland’s Project Pabst Promises Big Thief, Billy Idol, & More For 2024
For the first time since 2017, Project Pabst will be back at Portland’s Tom McCall Waterfront Park this summer, and they’ve assembled a nice lineup for their grand return. On July 27 and 28, the fest will assemble headliners Big Thief and Billy Idol plus a mix of performers including T-Pain, Soccer Mommy, Jeff Rosenstock, […]
Shining Bright: Belladaprima’s “Neon Lights” Illuminate the Music Scene
In the pulsating heart of the Canadian music scene, a new luminary has emerged, and her name is Belladaprima. With her latest release, “Neon Lights,” she’s set to ignite stages and playlists alike, captivating audiences with her electrifying blend of synth, R&B, and hip-hop. Belladaprima’s journey from the vibrant city of Hamilton to the global […]