Featured Interview with Shape of the Sun

Shape of the Sun: Behind Artificial Hearts Shape of the Sun is pseudonym for Nate Linek’s musical masterminding. It began with a self-titled album that accented with the indie rock flavor we …

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James Vincent McMorrow: Albert Hall Performance

What a glorious venue the Albert Hall, Manchester is. Having never stepped foot inside this hidden gem, it quickly became one of my favourite venues to visit. The recently renovated Chapel, housed above the quirky German inspired beer palace Alberts Schloss, is a real treat for gig goers. I couldn’t think of a more fitting venue for James Vincent McMorrow to perform a medley of his beautiful tracks in.

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The Shimmer Band: Neighbourhood Festival — The View from Chloe Armelle

The first act of the day for me were the psychedelic rockers from Bristol, The Shimmer Band, at Underdog. Having supported Blossoms and Milburn on their recent tours, it is definitely true to say that these 4 lads from Bristol are already being recognised for their musical prowess. The best way I can think of […]

Within and Without Miles: Ending to Phenomenal 1960 European Tour Revisited

The Miles Davis Quintet‘s 1960 European tour featuring John Coltrane marked the end of the most dynamic front line partnership since Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. This album features John Coltrane performing with the quintet right before leaving and with his new group started immediately after leaving the quintet. This edition features the Quintet’s complete […]

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Another From The Handsome Family — The Mad Mackerel

The new Handsome Family album Unseen is rapidly becoming one of our most played, and is another fabulous addition to their catalogue of twisted, gothic tinged Americana. The latest track to be shared is Tiny Tina, which tells “the tragic story of tiny-horse-meeting gone awry.” Rennie Spark describes it thus, “Every year at the state […]

Night Drive: Position I

Moog-art sensations, Night Drive, awaken a lost era of creativity and direction to captivate the beautiful and strange. With powerful themes and images in their videos, and a familiar sound they have made their own, this electric duo is breaking way with an intrepid mission to create music that will move your feet and expand your sight.

Jeff Beck: Loud Hailer — The Rag

Jeff Beck is one of the great British rock guitarists of the Sixties, up there with Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page. And like those two, he was lead guitarist for British invasion band the Yardbirds.

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Andrew Bird: Interview with Bailey Pennick

As he prepares to release his thirteenth record, the LA-based singer/songwriter tells us how Zach Galifianakis, family life, and tiny particles all played a role in the making of Are You Serious.

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“Anything But Words” Interview: New Album from RZA and Banks

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Warner Bros. Records Interpol’s Paul Banks and Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA stamped their names in rock and hip-hop lore long ago, so why would they team up to form Banks and Steelz and release a full-length project? The better question is why not, because neither artist has been content to rest on their laurels. Banks has…

via This New Album From RZA And Interpol’s Paul Banks Can Be Described In ‘Anything But Words’ — Real Stories – UPROXX

The Stone Pony Stage: Refused and Deftones

The Stone Pony is a venue in New Jersey which my friend Doug and I have always heard about but never went to. As fans of their material from 2000’s “White Pony,” when we saw that Deftones were playing, we decided to finally check the place out. After being stuck in traffic due to a man […]