Soulful smooth-pop yarler Michael McDonald will publish a memoir next year. This is not a surprise. McDonald ascended to fame with Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers in the ’70s, and he went on to huge success as a solo artist in the ’80s. McDonald has been around some of the most storied figures in […]
The 10 Best Jazz Albums Of 2023
2023 has been a transitional year for jazz. We lost one of the genre’s most brilliant composers and performers, Wayne Shorter; free jazz flamethrowers Peter Brötzmann and Charles Gayle; genteel pianist Ahmad Jamal; bassist, composer and Spike Lee’s father Bill Lee; singer Tony Bennett; trombonist Curtis Fowlkes; bassist Richard Davis; pianist and composer Carla Bley; […]
Finnoguns Wake – “Lovers All”
Tim “Shogun” Wall used to lead the great Australian punk band Royal Headache, and now he’s got a new group called Finnoguns Wake, a duo with one Finn Berzin. Finnoguns Wake will release their debut EP Stay Young next month, and we’ve already posted first single “Blue Skies.” Today, they’ve got another new one. Finn […]
Austin Psych Fest 2024 Lineup Has Witch, All Them Witches, L.A. Witch, Frankie & The Witch Fingers, & More
Austin Psych Fest, taking place at The Far Out Lounge from April 26-28, has announced its 2024 lineup. The roster features Courtney Barnett, Alvvays, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Dehd, The Black Angels (the fest’s original producers), Chicano Batman, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, No Vacation, Lido Pimienta, Levitation Room, Tropa Magica, Brainstory, Orions Belte, All Them […]
Beyoncé Turns 10
First off: Please do not get cute about the title of this blog post. The very famous singer Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter celebrated her 10th birthday in September 1991, around the same time that she joined the hip-hop rappin’ Girl’s Tyme. She is now 42 years old. She is not turning 10. But the album known […]
Video: Wiz Khalifa “Lookin For Nipsey”
Lighters up. Wiz Khalifa is lighting up in his new music video, “Looking For Nipsey”. Directed by himself, the simply clip finds the Taylor Gang general blazing while bringing some of his most braggadocious bars to date. When I ride in they like “Is that a nigga on a horse and a bad bitch in […]
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Performances We’ll Never Forget
Since 1983, the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame has been recognizing and honoring those who have made a significant impact on music. Each year, artists are selected to be inducted into the Hall of Fame where they will join the ranks of some of music’s greatest names. At the induction ceremony, it is customary […]
The American Analog Set Share Previously Unreleased “You Don’t Want Me To Arrive, Do You?” From New Box Set
A couple months ago, the American Analog Set released their first new album in 18 years, For Forever, with little advance warning. In addition to that new material, the band is looking back with a box set called New Drifters, which will be out via Numero Group early next year. It includes remastered versions of […]
Andrew W.K. And Kat Dennings Are Married Now
In 2021, Kat Dennings — star of 2 Broke Girls, Thor, and Nick And Norah’s Infinite Playlist — announced that she’d gotten engaged to Andrew W.K., veteran party-rocker and figure of mystery. This was a surprise! As with so many things related to Andrew W.K., it seemed like it might be some kind of prank […]
Stream The Republic Of Wolves’ Surprise Album Why Would Anyone Want To Live This Long?
Long Island rock band the Republic Of Wolves are back today with a whole new surprise LP. The group has not released anything since 2018’s Shrine, which our beloved former colleague Michael Nelson called “their Dark Side Of The Moon. (Or at least their The Bends.)” Its follow-up is finally here; it’s called Why Would […]