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
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
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
ALL PHOTOS BY JOE O’TOOLE Words and photos by Joe O’Toole On an abnormally brisk evening in Phoenix, Mike Gordon (Phish) brought his talented and diverse band to the Crescent Ballroom in support of his 2017 solo release OGOGO. This 550-person capacity venue quickly filled to the brim with eager fans as Mike’s band took … Read more
After the gold rush there ain’t no reason to stay Kacey Musgraves is back, primed to release her fourth album, Golden Hour, in March. For now, though, we’ll have to settle for two new tracks, “Space Cowboy” and “Butterflies.” The former is a goodbye to a past life; the latter is the glow of a … Read more
News straight from the Neil Young Archives (NYA): keep an eye out for Uncle Neil and Promise of the Real this summer. They will be playing the Arroyo Seco Weekend festival, for starters, in June. Let’s hope this signals more dates later in the year with Promise of the Real, Young’s best band besides Crazy … Read more
Geez, John Prine. Stop showing off already. Just kidding. When you’re a legend and still writing songs like “Knockin’ On Your Screen Door,” (listen below Tour Dates) well, congratulations. Prine’s new album, The Tree of Forgiveness, is out April 13. JOHN PRINE 2018 TOUR DATES April 11—Woodstock, NY—Levon’s Place (SOLD OUT) April 13—New York, NY—Radio … Read more
Hell, Neko. It’s been Hell on Earth without you (as a solo artist). In case you haven’t heard, Neko Case will release a new solo album — one that she also produced — on June 1st. It’s called “Hell-On,” and you can hear the title track below. Case will be performing in St. Louis at … Read more
Every Friday (well, truthfully, most Fridays), we will feature a new release, and today’s selection is Katie Toupin’s debut EP, Moroccan Ballroom. You will remember Toupin from the band Houndmouth, and we’re excited about what lies ahead for the talented singer and songwriter, who is now out on her own. Her Moroccan Ballroom is filled with soul and … Read more
Sorrow found me when I was youngSorrow waited, sorrow won As you might remember, The National collaborated with Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson to perform the song “Sorrow,” a three-minute, twenty-five second song, continuously for six hours. That happened on May 5, 2013. Today, The National announce a boxed set of that recording, “featuring nine pieces … Read more
On Valentine’s Day, we told you that Radiohead’s eighth studio record, The King of Limbs, would be available for digital download this Saturday. Well, Thom Yorke and Co. have pulled a fast one on us, and the record is actually available…NOW. Delightfully tricky. Go grab the soundtrack to your weekend over at http://www.kingoflimbs.com/. We couldn’t … Read more
On the morning of what many jilted lovers across the land view as the most superficial and contrived of all holidays, the music world brings us two substantial, significant, and genuine news gifts. Photo Credit – ET Online – Getty Images – Kevin Winter 1) Last night at the 2011 Grammy Awards, a much deserving … Read more
TV On The Radio’s hiatus seemed like an eternity. Sure we saw the guys in multiple projects, both musically and at the helm in production roles, Heck, they even showed up in independent movies. But, it was not even close to fullfilling to those of us who worship their collective work as a band. Well, … Read more