ALO, once and sometimes still known as Animal Liberation Orchestra, released their latest album Frames (Brushfire Records) today, April 4. The 10-song collection is either the sixth or the ninth album by the NorCal quartet, depending on whether one counts three late-90s records that can’t be found anywhere on the internet. Frames is available now… Continue reading Framing the Love: ALO Discusses Their New Album
In the final edition of our five-part interview series with Dogs In A Pile (DIAP), Joey Babick, the band’s powerhouse drummer, takes us through his musical foundations, influences, and the unique approach he brings to the band’s sound. He opens up about the balance between aggressive, rock-inspired beats and the improvisational freedom of jazz, drawing… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with DIAP's Joey Babick
Grahame Lesh, son of the legendary Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, is a gifted musician who has carved out his own space in the music world while continuing to honor his family’s rich legacy. A talented guitarist and vocalist, Grahame is perhaps best known as a founding member of the band Midnight North, among numerous… Continue reading A Four-Night Run and a Lasting Tribute: Grahame Lesh on Honoring His Father’s Legacy
From her early songwriting days in a Wyoming dorm room to sharing stages with bluegrass maestras like Molly Tuttle, Shelby Means has carved out a path that blends deep-rooted influences with an adventurous artistic spirit. Now, with the release of her debut solo material, Shelby Means is embracing a musical journey uniquely her own—a journey… Continue reading Shelby Means on Carving Her Path and Embracing Creative Freedom
Over the past decade, Australian singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts has forged a distinctive path through indie-folk, captivating listeners with his deeply personal lyrics and grassroots spirit. Known for blending emotive storytelling with a minimalist, soulful sound, Ziggy’s music invites listeners to look inward and embrace life’s simplest yet most profound moments. As he prepares to unveil… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Ziggy Alberts
Orlando singer-songwriter Cat Ridgeway is hard to ignore—and once you hear her music, you’ll understand why. Possessing an electric stage presence and an unquenchable passion for her craft, Cat blends indie rock and punk with subtle echoes of dream pop and folk. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, she doesn’t just dabble—she commands guitar, harmonica, trumpet, trombone, drums,… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Cat Ridgeway
Over two decades ago, Railroad Earth burst onto the jamgrass scene with their distinctive fusion of bluegrass instrumentation, rock ‘n’ roll spirit, and improvisational verve. Their deep ties to Colorado have been evident from the start—think sold-out shows at the Fox Theatre and Boulder Theater, as well as unforgettable nights at Red Rocks. With the… Continue reading All For the Song—And All For Colorado: Inside Railroad Earth’s Mile-High Return
New York City singer-songwriter Leo Sawikin has always been a master at weaving introspection with melody, and his upcoming album, Till You’re Somebody Else, set to release on January 24, 2025, is no exception. Building on the success of his 2021 debut, Row Me Away, Sawikin dives deeper into his signature “shoegazey Britpop” sound—a blend… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Leo Sawikin
With the third installment, Let the World In, Forecast offers a compelling exploration of time and connection, challenging us to view life not as a linear progression but as an ever-expanding continuum. The album unfolds like a lush, instrumental narrative, drawing listeners into vivid, almost cinematic landscapes—sunlight filtering through trees, warm tides rolling ashore, and… Continue reading Forecast’s Third Release celebrates Collective Flourishing: An Interview with John Mailander
We recently sat down with guitarist Jeremy Hilliard and keyboardist Johnny Young from the emerging jam rock band PEAK. This indie psychedelic jam quartet is based in Brooklyn, NY, and gig around the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Their sound is described as mix of poetic, melodic songwriting coupled with moody electro-funk, riffed-out blues-rock, and exploratory yet… Continue reading An Interview with PEAK
