Progressive reggae-rock pioneers Passafire have released Longshot, their sixth full-length album – and third release on indie reggae powerhouse Easy Star Records. Longshot is a testimony to following dreams, inspired by people, places, and experiences Passafire has shared since forming as a band. The group’s four members continue chasing their passion despite being told many times… Continue reading Passafire's 'Longshot' | Album Out Now
With summertime quickly approaching, Denver prepares for the perfect street festival to usher in the sunshine. The Denver Deluxe returns to the RiNo Arts District this June 17th for its second year of live music, burgers, beer, and warm-weather fun. This single-day event will close down Walnut between 26th and 27th Street with a full stage… Continue reading Denver Deluxe Ushers in Summertime
Seminal rock band King Crimson begins their 2017 North American tour with the summer leg including a 17-show run spanning June 11 to July 10. The “Radical Action Tour 2017” will begin at Seattle’s Moore Theatre on June 11. The tour will run through cities Saratoga, Oakland, San Diego, Los Angeles, Denver, and Minneapolis. King… Continue reading King Crimson To Tour North America
Resuming its status as an annual event after several seasons as a biennial, the New York Guitar Festival returns in Spring 2017 with cross-cultural concert programming in celebration of works for guitar. This year the Festival expands its partnership with media sponsor WNYC, which will host a 4-week series of events at The Greene Space.… Continue reading New York Guitar Festival Announces Additional Events
With their sophomore release two, the rising PHO use funk as a vehicle to explore their “Minneapolis sound” influences with torch in hand. Intimate and soulful, intense and highly energetic, the new album comes sprinkled with psychedelia and hip-hop, while maintaining the tight arrangements of funk tradition. The thirteen tracks, which were produced by John… Continue reading PHO to release their sophomore album
After just wrapping up their spring tour expanding into new territories with the Werks, TAUK, and more; Earphorik is at it again. This time the band has teamed up with We’re hEAR for You in conjunction with Hearo’s Ear Plugs, and NYS Music to provide free EAR plugs at their shows. The band throws hard… Continue reading Earphorik Announce Phase 1 of Tour
Los Angeles based Rock Fusion trio, King Llama, is hitting some big stages this year with their album, RETURN TO OX. Happening right now is a South American tour. Look out as King Llama performs at a few notable festivals, including 2 days at Summer Camp Festival in Chillicothe IL this Memorial Day weekend, and… Continue reading King Llama Hitting Big Stages This Season
A Northern Star, A Perfect Stone, the debut album from experimental Canadian artist Mappe Of, is set for release on July 28 through Paper Bag Records. The album’s opening two tracks, the delicate, atmospheric “Cavern’s Dark” and the progressive oeuvre “Nimbin” offer a glimpse into the scope of A Northern Star, A Perfect Stone. Both… Continue reading Debut Album From Experimental Artist Mappe
When your music is so diverse that suitable comparisons include No Doubt, Sublime, Black Eyed Peas, and even Rihanna (via singer Katherine Ramirez) you know you have a lot of eyes and ears wondering what you’re going to do next. For Mystic Roots Band, a group who came together by throwing college backyard parties in… Continue reading Mystic Roots Band's 'Change' Out Now
Drummer and overall music collaborator Dave Watts (The Motet, Felabration) is at it again with another concoction of musical paradise. This time the band will feature the zany, ivory mad scientist Todd Stoops (RAQ, Electric Beethoven), the diversified incommensurable guitarist Marcus Rezak (Stratosphere All-Stars, Digital Tape Machine), and the steadfast continuance of thump Chuck Jones… Continue reading Katharsis @ May Daze Festival | Preview
