Making music on Zoom — on the surface — seems weird (that whole connectivity thing). But, yet again, a group of musicians joining forces to show strength in numbers managed to work. Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher, Korn’s Ray Luzier, Anthrax’s Frank Bello, DMC, Filter’s Richard Patrick and more collaborated for a cover of Faith No More’s “We Care A Lot” […]
Jesse Kivel – "Desert, Moonlight"
In the beginning of September, Jesse Kivel — once half of the duo Kisses — announced his solo debut album Infinite Jess. So far we’ve heard “William” and “Northside,” two pretty impressive previews; “Northside” landed amongst our favorite songs that week, and “William” probably should’ve when it came out, too. Now, Kivel’s back with another. […]
Badge Époque Ensemble – “Unity (It’s Up To You” (Feat. James Baley)
Led by Maximilian Turnbull, Badge Époque Ensemble is a genre-colliding group from Toronto that also has ties with U.S. Girls and Andy Shauf. They’re gearing up to release their sophomore album Self Help next month, and we’ve already heard the Meg Remy-featuring opening track “Sing A Silent Gospel.” Today, they’re back with another new song. […]
Suzie True – "Carmen"
The Los Angeles rock band Suzie True are releasing their debut album, Saddest Girl At The Party, next month. A few weeks back, we posted about “Bailey” from it and today they’re back with another track, “Carmen,” which gets its name from the video game character Carmen Sandiego. It’s a lot of fun, less about […]
Eddie Vedder and Dave Grohl Join Bruce Springsteen's 'Letter to You Radio'
When Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You Radio was first announced by Apple Music, it was effectively guaranteed that the show’s guests would be a who’s who of rock history. Today, that lineup happened to feature Eddie Vedder and Dave Grohl to chat about Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, and a whole lot more. The conversation […]
Nicolas Cage Told Marilyn Manson That He Turned $200 Into $20,000 Gambling and Donated It
You never know what’s going to happen when pals get together for a chat. I mean, I guess that can be said about life, but it’s even more applicable when you get Nicolas Cage and Marilyn Manson. In their chat for Interview, Cage told Manson about the last time he gambled, and well, let the iconic Con […]
Cyn Returns With An Ode To “New York”
Interview: Cyn Talks ‘Mood Swing’ EP Cyn earned a well-deserved commercial breakthrough earlier this year with viral/radio hit “Drinks.” 2020 got in the way of promoting that song fully, but the rising star took it in her stride. She bounces back today (October 20) with “New York.” Co-written with Jack Garratt and produced by Matias […]
Mal Blum – "Nobody Waits"
Last year, Mal Blum released a great full-length, Pity Boy. Next up is a pair of new songs for Saddle Creek’s Document singles series, which were some of the last full-band tracks that Blum recorded before entering lockdown like the rest of us. “Nobody Waits,” the first of these singles, benefits from the persistent pulse […]
Bruce Springsteen’s 'Letter to You' Is a Prayer of Strength and Resilience in the Face of Death
In 2018, Bruce Springsteen stood at the bedside of George Theiss. He’d come to say goodbye to his lifelong friend, the guy who’d dated his sister, Virginia, and in 1965 had encouraged him to join his first band, the Castiles. In Springsteen’s 2016 autobiography, Born to Run, he’d described George as “both Elvis and Paul […]
Erika de Casier – “No Butterflies, No Nothing”
Last year, the Copenhagen-based musician Erika de Casier released her debut album Essentials — not the only good album named Essentials to come out last year. It was an intriguing blend of sensual ’90s R&B and icy cool production and it evidently attracted the right ears because de Casier is 4AD’s newest signing. Today, she’s […]