Sported by references from such disparate places as Rod Stewart, The Eagles, Beck and Radiohead to soundtrack tributes from kid flick Robots and Fight Club, songwriter/actor Tom Waits has been a perpetually commanding presence in music and film since he emerged in the early ’70s. For as much as Waits has contributed artistically – releasing […]
So many longstanding bands often teeter into oblivion by shifting their aesthetic throughout the course of their careers to keep up with the times or revive the ashes of a past glory. Just see this year’s sad resurrection of once-great act like Smashing Pumpkins, Iggy Pop and Bad Brains. But Austin, Texas outfit Spoon have […]
After the release of two EPs in 2005 and not a full-length release in three years, foreman Sam Beam of Iron & Wine is set to release his third LP titled Shepherd’s Dog on September 25th with Sub Pop records. As a tester for anticipating fans, a single of “Boy With A Coin,” accompanied by […]
Although singer/songwriter Devendra Banhart wears his Venezuelan influences on his sleeves through every one of his last four albums – melding his third world spiritualism with equal parts freak folk and deconstructed blues – his fandom is without a doubt housed in the States and is, by birth, a pure-bred Texan boy. So to set […]
For as much attention as seminal punk acts like The Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Ramones garnered during their fame in the late ’70s British Invasion, the celebrity of Leeds post-punk act Gang of Four dwindled in the aftermath of the up-and-coming pop rush of the 80’s. That despite creating one of the most […]
After a quick look back over the last six months in music, a number of greats stand out that are well-deserving of repeated spins on your player, but few are worth mentioning in the same breath as the latest release from San Fran trio Deerhoof, whose electronic experimentations have perked not a few critics ears […]
Rolling Stone has released a free MP3 download of “High Times,” from Elliot Smith’s posthumous album New Moon.
The track was regularly performed in Smith’s live shows, but did not feature on either of his albums. The song’s folky calmness is in deep contrast to the tune’s darker message about drug addiction.
“High Times” is especially poignant […]
Memphis recording powerhouse, Stax, turns 50 this week, and the celebrations will have the toes of all Americans tapping.
Known as Soulsville USA, Stax boasted an impressive roster, including Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam and Dave, and Booker T. and the MGs. While Detroit’s Motown was churning out radio-friendly pop ditties, Stax released soul classics that […]
Ten years after his untimely death, INXS frontman Michael Hutchence will be brought to life on the big screen in a new film, Slide Away.
Slide Away has been described as a “kaleidoscope biopic in the tradition of Finding Neverland.”
The Daily Telegraph reported that the Hutchence family supports the film, which will focus on the contradictions […]
It’s been 10 years since Max and Igor Cavalera worked together. But Sepultura’s Cavalera brothers have finally buried the hatchet, and plan to record together again.
“I hope people are going to be very excited about it, because it’s going to be a very special album for us regardless of what happens on it,” said Max.
“In […]