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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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Jam of the Day | The Wild Feathers – The Ceiling

They’ve toured with Bob Dylan and Ryan Bingham, and they’ll soon cut loose on the road with Willie Nelson and ZZ Ward (including a 10/14 stop at The Firebird). Not to mention slots at Summerfest, Forecastle Festival, and the Austin City Limits Music Festival. You could say Nashville’s The Wild Feathers have a few things … Read more

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SXSW 2013 | Thirty-Three Must-See Acts

The Away Days, from Istanbul, Turkey The music portion of SXSW kicks off Tuesday in Austin, the land where bacon and blackberry whiskey go hand in hand. Don’t ask me how I know that is true, just believe me. If you’re going down to Texas this year, please make an effort to see the following … Read more

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Listen | Kacey Musgraves – Silver Lining

Photo by Sonya Jasinski Back in February, I traveled to Champaign, IL with my brother to witness this. We took his car, which also meant his music: The Essential Willie Nelson. Fine by me, considering that he was preaching Alan Jackson over Christmas. Next trip, though, I think we can meet in the middle and … Read more

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Photos | ZZ Ward at Plush in St. Louis

ZZ Ward’s “Last Love Tour” made a stop at Plush Saint Louis last night where she and her band ended their set with a dance party in the name of “Blue Eyes Blind.” Please enjoy these photos from Jason Gonulsen.

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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