Guitar virtuoso Julian Lage shares “Boo’s Blues,” the second song from his soon-to-be-released Blue Note Records debut album, Squint, out June 11. The loping swing feel of “Boo’s Blues” exemplifies Lage’s ability to write with his bandmates in mind while echoing his influences. “I like to imagine this music being played by the titans of… Continue reading Julian Lage shares new song from Blue Note debut; new album out June 11
On February 25, 2020, mere days before the first case of COVID-19 was discovered in the UK, as the ongoing pandemic necessitated the suspension of modern society, a very special concert took place at the legendary Palladium in London celebrating the songs of Peter Green and the original incarnation of Fleetwood Mac. The audience at… Continue reading Mick Fleetwood & Friends Release "Albatross" Featuring David Gilmour
Louisville’s “Delightfully menacing” (Baeble Music) Chief Ghoul shares his new single “I’ll Be There” today, as the latest taste of his forthcoming sixth album, These Lycanthropic Blues, due out June 4, 2021. Describing the new song, Lee Miles says, “‘I’ll Be There” is a sort of love song. Imagery and vibes in my head are… Continue reading Chief Ghoul shares new single "I'll Be There"
Willie Nelson and Luck Presents are proud to announce the first annual cannabis convention, Luck Summit: Planting the Seed which benefits HeadCount’s Cannabis Voter Project. Hosted by Nathanial Rateliff, the multi-day virtual summit seeks to destigmatize, educate, and promote cannabis culture in an informative and entertaining way. During the summit, Luck and fellow cannabis-advocate partners… Continue reading Willie Nelson and Luck Presents announce first annual cannabis convention
Osiris Media is excited to release the latest episode of Alex Skolnick’s Moods & Modes featuring legendary guitarist Peter Frampton. Frampton is among the most celebrated guitarists in rock history. His 1976 album, Frampton Comes Alive!, remains one of the top-selling live records of all time. In this episode, he joins Alex to talk about… Continue reading Peter Frampton talks with Alex Skolnick on podcast
Writing is how I make sense of everything. This relatively simple act of expression is extraordinarily cathartic. Trauma and pain are immediately liberated. The truly bizarre and fabulous can shine while simultaneously providing a healthy, sometimes even hysterical release. Mary Gauthier writes in her memoir, Saved By A Song: The Art and Healing Power of… Continue reading Mary Gauthier| Saved By A Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting | Review
Saint Disruption, the spirit-driven music collective consisting of improvisational pianist John Medeski and folk-healer, musician Jeff Firewalker Schmitt, today releases their debut album Rose in the Oblivion: https://orcd.co/saintdisruption The band was created after John and Jeff’s fateful meeting in the heart of the Amazon jungle. The dynamic duo share a devotion to spiritual healing and… Continue reading JOHN MEDESKI AND JEFF FIREWALKER SCHMITT’S PROBING AND POLITICAL DEBUT ALBUM ROSE IN THE OBLIVION AS SAINT DISRUPTION OUT NOW
In a stunning, full-color book, author Anthony Garone details a 22-year journey of transformation in mastering the intricate complexity of “Fracture” – described by composer Robert Fripp as “impossible to play.” “Anthony Garone’s ‘Failure to Fracture’ is a success story.” – Robert Fripp Watch Robert Fripp praising “Failure to Fracture”: (https://youtu.be/-S9rnPQB9RI) When progressive rock band… Continue reading Failure to Fracture: Learning King Crimson's Impossible Song
Ask anyone who’s caught them live and you’ll hear the same thing: It’s simply impossible to see Lara Hope & the Ark-Tones perform and not have a great time. A smile on the lips, a swivel in the hips, and an earful of snappy tunes are the inevitable takeaways from any Ark-Tones appearance. The band’s singular blend… Continue reading Lara Hope & the Ark-Tones return with third album, 'Here to Tell the Tale,' due June 25
Today, acclaimed Nashville-based songwriter Molly Parden makes her late night debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” for their #PlayAtHome series. Watch Parden’s performance of “Feel Alive Again,” the opener to her recent EP Rosemary, here. Released November 13, 2020, Rosemary’s six tracks—the largest collection of songs Parden has released since her 2011 debut… Continue reading Molly Parden Makes Debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
