Today, Blue Note Records announced There Is No End, a posthumous album from the legendary Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen, who died last year at the age of 79. Featuring guest rappers and singers including Sampa The Great, Danny Brown, Lava La Rue, and more, the new full-length will be released on April 30, 2021, the… Continue reading Blue Note Records Announces Posthumous Tony Allen Album There Is No End Out April 30th
Coming off a breakthrough year, including receiving their first JUNO Award nominations for “Rock Album of the Year” and “Breakthrough Group” earlier this week, today powerhouse Canadian rock duo Crown Lands — Cody Bowles (vocals and drums) and Kevin Comeau (guitar, bass, and keys) — make their mighty return with two new songs “Context: Fearless Pt. 1” and… Continue reading Crown Lands Unleash Two New Tracks
Today, Greg Loiacono and Jamie Drake share their duet “Bound To Fall” (listen/share) across all streaming platforms via Blue Rose. Inspired by classic heartbreak songs of a bygone era, the evocative single calls to mind venerable 1950s pop artists like Del Shannon, Ricky Nelson and Patti Page, while offering a handful of lyrical twists that… Continue reading Greg Loiacono & Jamie Drake "Bound To Fall"
The second track from Mimi Naja’s upcoming solo EP lands at all digital retailers today accompanied by an animated video from the muti-talented Deren Ney (Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers). “Coin In My Pocket” is an upbeat song about renewal, alluding to the token chip of the Alcoholics Anonymous program being a tangible symbol of progress… Continue reading Mimi Naja of Fruition Debuts New Single "Coin In My Pocket”
Acclaimed musician/singer/songwriter Gary Louris has announced his new album Jump For Joy will release on June 4 via Sham/Thirty Tigers. Written, performed and produced entirely by Louris himself, Jump For Joy is his first solo release since 2008’s Vagabonds. Along with the announcement Louris is sharing “New Normal,” the breezy debut single reminding us to… Continue reading Gary Louris Announces New Album Jump For Joy
“And I don’t get anxious about my pancreas. To be honest, I’m not even sure what that thing does. I’m just so grateful that it’s in me.” Working at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) this line immediately stuck out. I was streaming Ryan Montbleau’s new record but was distracted making a cup of tea.… Continue reading Ryan Montbleau | “Wood, Fire, Water, and Air” | Review
Jesse Lynn Madera, a Nashville-based singer/songwriter, has released an-old favorite off of her critically-acclaimed album Fortunes with a brand-new twist. Madera stripped back the original version of “Dante” to feature only her soulful vocals and piano playing. The lyrics and emotion shine through even more powerfully than before. Watch Jesse’s live performance video for “Dante”… Continue reading Jesse Lynn Madera Releases Melodic Live Performance Single of “Dante”
Some 14 years ago, Donna Jean and the Tricksters (Donna Jean Godchaux and the Zen Tricksters, basically) put out an album of the same name. It included a song called “Shelter.” As the pandemic took over our lives, Donna Jean thought about the new meaning of the song and….but let me let her tell you about… Continue reading Donna Jean Godchaux and the Muscle Shoals Remix
Beatnik poets gave way to Merry Pranksters gave way to a Long Strange Trip that we are still on right now today. The wheel is turning, it can’t slow down… In homage to Yonkers born almost 102 years old Beatnik publisher, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, I give you my stream of consciousness notes to the best show I… Continue reading Billy String's Deja Vu Experiment | Capitol Theatre | 2/20/2021
This past year has been a challenging one for everyone across the globe. The music industry has been hit especially hard with small venues closing, touring musicians unable to perform and uncertainty around when the concert industry will be able to open back up again. Despite this, musicians are still creating and writing new material… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Rob’s School of Music
