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Video | Houndmouth – Say It

PHOTO BY JASON GONULSEN Houndmouth, one of our favorite live bands (or, really, one of our favorite bands), just released two important pieces of information, so let’s list them out. 1. They’ve extended their tour, which includes dates at the Austin City Limits Music Festival (both weekends) and two nights at Chicago’s Thalia Hall. You … Read more

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The 8 Best Moments of Forecastle Festival 2015

PHOTO BY JASON GONULSEN We’re all in this together. I mentioned this last year, but it’s so, so true. We’re in it together to endure the heat index, which reached a stifling and relentless peak on Sunday. To escape the 60 mph winds and approaching rain, which cut Sam Smith’s stellar set short and made … Read more

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Forecastle Festival Day One in Photos Featuring Houndmouth, Sam Smith, Cage the Elephant, The Gaslight Anthem, ZZ Ward, Cold War Kids, and more

Forecastle Festival kicked off yesterday with an absolutely blistering set of tunes by Houndmouth, who quite frankly stole the show. Sam Smith was also excellent, although his set was cut short due to high winds approaching the area. All photos by Jason Gonulsen and Rachel Waters. HOUNDMOUTH SAM SMITH THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM KIESZA CAGE THE … Read more

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Album Review | Houndmouth – Little Neon Limelight

If you wanna live the good life Well you better stay away from the limelight Houndmouth is back with their sophomore effort, Little Neon Limelight. Here are Jason Gonulsen’s thoughts, track-by-track style. “Sedona” First thing I think of when I hear the word “Sedona” is a bunch of those people who make way more money … Read more

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Our Most Anticipated Albums of 2013 (Quarter 2)

It’s April, so that means it’s time to look forward to a new batch of albums. We highly recommend these, and we hope you play them loud on your turntable, or in your car with the windows rolled down. And maybe when you’re done, you can blast “Free Bird” and fly away. Happy Spring! 4/2 … Read more

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Jam of the Day | Houndmouth – For No One

Photo by Jason Gonulsen I do it all for you But I’d do it for no one This is brave because it’s simple. It’s also brave because it’s not exactly what you’d expect from Houndmouth, a four-piece from New Albany, Indiana, who you would just assume give us another “On The Road.” But I always … Read more

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2014 in Quotes: Jeff Tweedy, Grouplove, Matthew Ryan, ZZ Ward, Houndmouth, Mason Jennings, thenewno2, Lily & Madeleine, The Wild Feathers, Katie Cole, Olivia Jean, Dex Romweber Duo

Jeff Tweedy of Wilco | Photo by Jason Gonulsen Our Best of 2014 continues with a look back at the interviews we conducted in 2014, from Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy to Grouplove. Here are a few snippets, with links to the full interview.  Jeff Tweedy on creating set lists, emotions I think that we strive to … Read more