Paper Diamond is making quite a name for himself, and it comes as no surprise to those familiar with his endlessly creative music that the name Paper Diamond itself carries. As he simply put, “Paper Diamond draws from an origami concept in that If you have a piece of paper, whatever your diamond shape is… Continue reading Paper Diamond To Embark On Biggest Tour To Date With Excision
Sitting in his kitchen in Portslade, Norman Cook is ruminating on his travels over the past year. The mega-gig he’s just announced at Brighton’s Falmer Stadium is special – “I was involved with the fight to get Falmer built – I took a petition to Downing Street, I went on the marches – so it’s… Continue reading Fatboy Slim To Release 'Big Beach Bootique 5' CD/DVD
BIG GIGANTIC shows no signs of slowing down in 2013. As the electronic duo wrap their current “Uprising Tour” this weekend with a sold-out show in Athens, GA, saxophonist/producer DOMINIC LALLI and drummer JEREMY SALKEN have just announced the dates for their 2013 headlining winter tour. The 24-date outing kicks off January 29 in Birmingham,… Continue reading Big Gigantic Announce 2013 Headlining Tour Dates
1 part Vince Herman and his commanding stage presence 1 part Drew Emmitt which includes his mandolin, electric guitar, fiddle, and smooth voice 2 parts Young Whipper-Snappers…Andy Hall on dobro + Andy Thorn on banjo 2 parts unified and silky rhythm section…Wally Ingram on drums + Greg Garrison on bass 1 part Special guests: Billy… Continue reading Leftover Salmon: The Perfect Thanksgiving Cocktail
On the new release TIME ON MY HANDS, long-time Steely Dan guitarist JON HERINGTON steps forward to showcase his brilliant soloing chops like never before. The long awaited release by Jon Herington, reflects the bluesy, driving rock that had its gestation in the club scene. The undeniable chemistry of The Jon Herington Band has been… Continue reading "Time On My Hands" rock from Steely Dan guitarist Jon Herington
2012 has been a transformational year for mankind. As I’m lying in bed drifting into sleep to the soundtrack of Jimi Hendrix‘s, ‘Are You Experienced,’ it dawns on me how similar the movements of 2012 have been to the concepts behind much of the music that transpired during the Summer of Love. It’s about a… Continue reading Conspirator & EOTO | Theatre of Living Arts | 11/24/12 | Review
The acclaimed Swedish singer-songwriter Elin Ruth released her Bang EP this week (11/27). The four song EP precedes her full length, eponymous US debut which comes out on January 29, 2013. Bang is available for a free download on her Facebook page here. You can also purchase the iTunes version here that includes a bonus… Continue reading Elin Ruth's New 'Bang' EP Out Now
Open the door to Henry Wagons‘ first solo offering and who knows what awaits you. Following Wagons’ critically acclaimed U.S. debut album, Rumble Shake & Tumble, with his band, Wagons, Henry will strike out on his own with a mini-album titled Expecting Company? Six of the seven tracks are duets featuring one of six stellar… Continue reading Henry Wagons taps Alison Mosshart, on new EP, Expecting Company
Following the success of a massive 35 date sold-out North American tour with Gemini and Koan Sound at the start of the year, UKF are delighted to announce their first stand alone show in the US at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on Saturday December 1. With an all-star line up including Chase &… Continue reading UKF Official US Launch Party At Hammerstein Ballroom
Bear In Heaven are back with tour dates in 2013, two new remixes of their standout track, “World Of Freakout” by Dave Harrington, and a special show at The National-curated All Tomorrow’s Parties in December.Ad Hoc premiered Dave Harrington’s Lonely Dreams Dub remix, writing, “the harrowing arrangement of the off-kilter original is re-interpreted as a… Continue reading Bear In Heaven Premiere Two New Remixes, Announce Tour Dates
