From the time he began recording with the Velvet Underground in the 1960s until his death in 2013, Lou Reed released nearly 50 original albums. In Sweet, Wild and Vicious: Listening to Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground, out April 19 via Trouser Press Books, Jim Higgins delves into each one, with descriptions, details, analysis… Continue reading "Sweet, Wild and Vicious: Listening To Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground" Book Coming Soon
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (SLOIFF) has announced this year’s exciting film lineup, led by the Opening Night selection of the critically-acclaimed Ghostlight, and Sundance comedy breakout Thelma for the Closing Night selection. With a slate of over 125 narrative features, short films, documentary features and shorts, music videos and festival favorites from… Continue reading Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, San Luis Obispo International Film Festival Announces Film Lineup for 2024
Three years after its original release on compact disc and streaming services, Smithsonian Folkways is announcing a special DOUBLE VINYL LP SET of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) Album of the Year (2021), Industrial Strength Bluegrass. This all-star project set, which tells the story of bluegrass’ transformation from a music to a movement carried… Continue reading Smithsonian Folkways to Release Industrial Strength Bluegrass Double Vinyl LP Set
Luke Combs is partnering with Topeka to curate an immersive music vacation, with special access for his devoted fans, The Bootleggers and providing a special give back opportunity for Teachers, First Responders and Military members to be nominated to win a vacation at this unique live music experience. With the debut Bootleggers Bonfire—set to take… Continue reading TOPEKA PRESENTS LUKE COMBS BOOTLEGGERS BONFIRE MUSIC VACATION AT THE BEACH
The Velvet Elk Lounge, Boulder’s premier destination for live music and entertainment, is thrilled to announce its April line-up of performances. Nestled in the heart of downtown Boulder, the Velvet Elk Lounge is known for its cozy atmosphere, exceptional drinks, and delicious eats. This April, the venue is set to host a diverse array of… Continue reading Velvet Elk Lounge Announces Exciting April Line-Up
Drive-By Truckers will celebrate their landmark third studio album, Southern Rock Opera, with a wide-ranging North American tour. Presented by Live Nation and recently announced in an exclusive Q&A with Garden & Gun Magazine, the Southern Rock Opera Revisited 2024 Tour – which will see Drive-By Truckers performing the acclaimed 2001 album along with fan… Continue reading Drive-By Truckers Announce "Southern Rock Opera Revisited 2024" Tour
The 1980s were a unique, fun-filled era of music shaped in no small part by the emergence of MTV and the genre of New Wave. Fans will soon have a chance to step back in time to the electrifying era of the ’80s with a music tour that promises a nostalgic journey of iconic sounds… Continue reading '80s POP HITMAKERS WANG CHUNG, MEN WITHOUT HATS, THE MOTELS, AND NAKED EYES ANNOUNCE THE “ABDUCTED BY THE '80s” TOUR
Dierks Bentley today premieres the music video for his spirited cover of Tom Petty’s “American Girl” with CMT. The video for the lead single from Big Machine Records’ forthcoming tribute album, PETTY COUNTRY: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, opens with Bentley strapping on Petty’s own signature Rickenbacker guitar that was flownin from his… Continue reading Dierks Bentley Borrows Petty’s Guitar in “American Girl” Video
Drummer/producer/rapper Kassa Overall announces his Live At Third Man Records LP, recorded direct-to-acetate at Third Man Records Nashville’s Blue Room venue on May 3, 2022. The album, which is comprised of compositions from his first two albums, Go Get Ice Cream and Listen to Jazz and I Think I’m Good, will be available on both… Continue reading Kassa Overall Announces "Live at Third Man Records" LP Out Digitally & Vinyl on April 19
“I guess the way that your love makes me feel/Must mean I’m really addicted,” sings OZZY OSBOURNE on “Crack Cocaine,” the newly released track out today (March 21) from BILLY MORRISON’s new solo album THE MORRISON PROJECT that’s due April 19 via The Label Group’s partnership with TLG|ZOID through Virgin Music Group. This seismic collaboration… Continue reading BILLY MORRISON Joins Forces With Ozzy Osbourne & Steve Stevens For Seismic Collaboration, “Crack Cocaine,” Released Today
