Love Crushed Velvet has released their new EP, Delusions, today! Mixed by Mark Needham (Blondie, Fleetwood Mac, The Killers), the album channels emotional turmoil through muscular, postpunk aggression, showing off exceptional emotional and stylistic range. The album is now available on iTunes, here: bit.ly/1b9OHxq. You can also check out a full stream of Delusions, on MSN Music’s Listening Booth, here: music.msn.com/music/listeningboothLove Crushed Velvet’s Delusions is a powerful force that touches upon… Continue reading Love Crushed Velvet New Album Delusions Available Now
Elephant Revival will ring in 2014 riding a sleighful of accolades for their new album, THESE CHANGING SKIES, which they’ll celebrate with five special holiday-season appearances. The album, released Sept. 3, debuted at No. 8 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart and reached No. 14 on the Americana Music Association’s airplay chart, and earned them comparisons to… Continue reading Elephant Revival Announces 2013/2014 Holiday Shows
Hard Working Americans, the new ensemble featuring veteran musicians Todd Snider, Dave Schools (Widespread Panic), Neal Casal (Chris Robinson Brotherhood), Chad Staehly (Great American Taxi) and Duane Trucks (Col. Bruce Hampton), has announced dates for their first-ever tour to hit select cities. Hard Working Americans’ self-titled debut album will be released on January 21 via… Continue reading First-Ever Hard Working Americans Tour
Once again, Dark Star Orchestra kicks off the New Year in the cold reaches of the Upper Midwest, starting Winter Tour 2014 in Minneapolis before winding its way south with stops in Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Charlotte and Atlanta to name a few, until wrapping up with four nights in Florida. Then it’s off to… Continue reading Dark Star Orchestra 2014 Winter Tour Announced
Our final day on the mountain broke with the most gorgeous fall morning – the smell of camp stoves firing up simple breakfasts, the sound of distant birds giddy with the extravagant catch afforded them by the night’s rain, and the sweater-weather wake-up nip of a crisp autumn breeze tousling wet grass and sleepy-head hair… Continue reading Harvest Music Festival 2013: Saturday Review
Freedom Is, written and recorded by Sophistafunk and produced by Jocko Randall at MoreSound Studios in Syracuse, NY, is driven by contrasting tones and texture, recreating the experience of being at one of the band’s electrifying live shows. Instantly pulsing from powerful to smooth, the sound is raw, authentic and groovy. The music reflects the… Continue reading Electronic Soul Trio Sophistafunk Announces Third Studio Release Freedom Is
Saturday was a wonderful day! It started with sunshine, birds and bluegrass and ended with stars, hippies and bluegrass. The day promised to be a great one just because of the fact it was the last day of the festival. The lineup was just as good as the other days, leaving nobody disappointed. I think… Continue reading Harvest Music Festival 2013: Day3 on Mulberry Mountain
Award-winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley will represent country music while crossing genres tomorrow on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. As part of their week-long celebration for the release of Pearl Jam’s 10th studio album, members of Soundgarden, Avett Brothers and Fleet Foxes will precede Bentley’s performance Wednesday night alongside Pearl Jam’s lead guitarist Mike McCready and… Continue reading Dierks Bentley Heads to "Late Night" for Pearl Jam Tribute!
Even avant-garde jazz needs structure. A boundless exploration of less touched musical realms still needs some foundation to stand on. Certain jazz purists don’t even consider fusion, free, or Avant-garde to be true jazz. I stand somewhere in between. The music of Miles Davis, Joe Zawinul, and Ornette Coleman is as canonical as Duke Ellington… Continue reading The Bad Plus | Oriental Theatre | Denver, CO | 10/19/13 | Review
A true pioneer takes great risks, stepping out of the social norm to create something revolutionary and different. They visualize a new way of doing things by bringing a fresh perspective that could potentially change the game forever. These types of people are becoming few and far between, and in a music industry that running… Continue reading Griz | Rebel Era | New Music Review
