Grateful Web is thrilled to sit down with LVNDR.SOUND, the critically acclaimed livetronica trio making waves with their sophomore album, In The Dark. Released via Perception Records, this project marks a transformative chapter for the band, pushing the boundaries of their sound with immersive production, emotive storytelling, and a fresh, vocal-centric approach. Drawing on influences… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with LVNDR.SOUND
If you’ve heard of the jam band The Bridge featured on The Wire, you may already know Cris Jacobs. His latest album, One of These Days, was released on April 26, 2024. Following the release, Jacobs embarked on a tour with Tommy Emmanuel but had to cancel some shows due to a family bereavement. He… Continue reading A Year of Resilience: Cris Jacobs on Music, Loss, and Community
Our interview with Dogs In A Pile (DIAP) guitarist Jimmy Law takes us through his musical beginnings, deeply rooted in the vibrant scene of Asbury Park, New Jersey. From picking up a guitar at a young age, influenced by his father’s love for the Grateful Dead, to forming bonds with fellow musicians, Jimmy’s story proves… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with DIAP's Jimmy Law
Few musicians boast a résumé as eclectic and impressive as James Mastro‘s. With a career spanning decades, Mastro has played alongside legends like Patti Smith, Ian Hunter, and Robert Plant, while also fronting his own projects, including the alt-country favorite The Health & Happiness Show and early pioneers The Bongos. Having mastered the delicate balance… Continue reading James Mastro: From the Shadows to the Spotlight with Dawn of a New Error
Grateful Web recently had the pleasure of interviewing musical pioneer David Satori ahead of his upcoming show, The Psychedelic Hoedown, set to take place at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. Known for co-founding genre-blending groups Beats Antique and Dirtwire, David is now exploring new horizons with his solo project. The Psychedelic Hoedown… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with David Satori
Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Morillo, a producer and drummer whose music weaves electronic, dub, trip-hop, and world music into a unique sonic tapestry. In this exclusive interview, Morillo opens up about his creative process, musical influences, and the fusion of genres that define his signature sound. As he prepares… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Morillo
The release of the album Still the River at the Normal Theater in Normal, Illinois, marked thirty years of putting EDA’s music into the world. Built in 1937, the Normal Theater is a cozy venue still showing movies as well as hosting intimate music performances. A positive, expectant vibe was in the air as fans,… Continue reading Thirty Years of Songwriting, Firefly to Still the River; the Work of Edward David Anderson
Editor’s Note: We interviewed Greg Ormont following Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s recent show at Pier 17, only to discover that our recording had failed due to technical difficulties. Despite our efforts to recover parts of the audio, we were unsuccessful, which was particularly disappointing as Ormont’s insights were incredibly honest and powerful. As a result,… Continue reading Pigeons Frasco Dogs at Pier 17 with Commentary from Pigeons’ Greg Ormont
The evening sky is pink and orange as I arrive at The Rage in downtown Niles, Michigan. Tonight is special—local band The Erly is launching their latest album, Salem Lights. The building, part of the historic district downtown, was originally a drug store. Now, it’s an events center and restaurant, with a bar from the… Continue reading A new approach leads to organic growth for The Erly on Salem Lights
When we last spoke with Molly Tuttle, she was on a different journey. It was January 2020, and she had just released her first full-length album, When You’re Ready, as a solo artist. A lot has changed since then! Now, Molly is leading a band—Golden Highway—and creating music in an entirely new collaborative environment. Our… Continue reading Gold Rush Kate's 1st Shoe Fest: An Interview with Molly Tuttle 2024
