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Contest | Win Mt. Desolation’s Debut LP on Vinyl!

Indie supergroup Mt. Desolation, which features members of Keane, Mumford & Sons, The Killers, and Noah and the Whale, is pretty darn stoked, as we are, to announce the release of their eponymous debut album on October 19th. So stoked, in fact, they want you to have a copy of the glorious vinyl LP for … Read more

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Video | Steve Earle – Invisible

Steve Earle once told this to a journalist: “I don’t want to hurt your feelings, but I’m not going to read this piece you are going to write. I don’t read my press. I don’t think it’s healthy. You are going to get your feelings hurt because you are putting yourself out there. And the … Read more

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Ryan Adams to Release Self-Titled Album on September 9th

It’s official: Ryan Adams will release his new self-titled and self-produced album on September 9th in the US (September 8th in the UK). This LP follows 2011’s Ashes & Fire. You can pre-order it (and view what we assume to be the album cover) here. Track listing: Gimme Something Good (listen here) Kim Trouble Am … Read more

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Listen | Grace Potter & the Nocturnals – Stars

Photo by Chris Lay I lit a firewith the love you left behind Grace Potter & the Nocturnals’ new album is mostly an explosive rock and pop record, but there is another side to the rising singer/songwriter/awesome person from Vermont: she can write and sing a ballad. Similar to previous songs in her catalog like … Read more

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Jam of the Day | John Talabot – Last Land

A DJ and producer who has recently released his debut record, ƒIN, Barcelona’s John Talabot creates intricate sonic compositions that blur the lines of the electro-driven genres of techno, house, and disco pop. “Last Land” is a fitting exemplar of Talabot’s skilled craftsmanship. Synthy strings swirl and loop amidst measured beats and unintelligible vocal wails. … Read more

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10 to Spin | SONOS

If you like voices, they don’t get much better than Rachel Bearer, Ben McLain, Chris Harrison, Jessica Freedman, Paul Peglar, and Katharine Anne Hoye, the sextet who form the Los Angeles-based “supergroup” SONOS. Their recent release, December Songs, features original compositions as well as traditional holiday tunes. It’s more of a “winter” album, rather than … Read more

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We Come Bearing Gifts | The 2011 Holiday Song Round Up

We’re taking a miniature blogging break to celebrate the holidays and ring in the new year real propa like, but before we depart, here’s a round up of the bright and merry songs that made their way to our inboxes this December. We’ll be back in action on our SECOND birthday, January 4th. Hope you … Read more

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It’s Time To Say Goodbye

Photo by Jason Gonulsen You know it’s all beginningTo feel like it’s ending During my Sophomore year of college, I took a philosophy class. On the first day, the graduate assistant teaching the class walked in dressed to the nines. Suit, tie, shoes, hair neatly parted. He even had a suitcase. I remember the suitcase. … Read more

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Roots N Blues N BBQ 2018: The Six Best Moments

ALL PHOTOS BY JASON GONULSEN Written by Jason Gonulsen The Roots N Blues N BBQ Music Festival is quickly becoming one of my favorite music festivals, and I hope that the city of Columbia, Missouri knows exactly what it has — because it’s rare. The quaint, three-day festival is relaxing, it’s easy to navigate (only … Read more

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[REVIEW] Dreaming with Josh Ritter at The Ryman in Nashville

Photo by Jason Gonulsen Written by Jason Gonulsen Ever since Josh Ritter picked up a guitar in Moscow, Idaho, he dreamed about playing the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. I only know this because he told us exactly that, early on in his debut performance at the legendary venue this past Friday. And midway through … Read more

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Radiohead Announces 2018 North American Tour

Radiohead will tour North America in 2018, and you will probably want to go. So, like, make plans. No excuses, people! Tickets will be on sale beginning Friday, February 23. For further information, go to radiohead.com. RADIOHEAD North America 2018 Sat-Jul-07 – Chicago – United Center Tue-Jul-10 – New York – Madison Square Garden Wed-Jul-11 … Read more

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[VIDEO] Daniel Daniel – The Lonesome Hollow

Nashville artist Daniel Daniel caught our ear with his debut, Lonesome Hollow, which was released last Friday, May 4th. It’s an impressive piece of work, including songs like “Money Money Money” and “Waves.”  And of course, there’s the title track, which you can stream/watch below. Visit Daniel Daniel on Facebook.

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LouFest Reveals Its Best Lineup Yet

LouFest is back for its ninth year in Forest Park, and the lineup, revealed today, is their best one yet. Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer and living legend Robert Plant, who will perform with the Sensational Space Shifters, will headline the two-day festival in St. Louis on September 8th and 9th. Tickets will be … Read more