Zimmy & Zappa Top Today’s Album Announcements

One is the father of contemporary folk music. The other was a mother of invention. And they both have new music on the way. First and foremost, Bob Dylan...

Pantayo | Pantayo

Tradition is all about where you come from. Creativity is all about where you're headed. Toronto's Pantaya find a way to move in both directions at once on their...

Various Artists | Really Bad Music for Really Bad People: The Cramps As Heard...

I miss The Cramps. You miss The Cramps. We all miss The Cramps. Which is a good-enough reason not to miss out on this tribute album from the fine...

Buscabulla | Regresa

Hype isn't always a bad thing. Take this debut album from Buscabulla. There's been plenty of anticipation for this disc from Puerto Rican ex-pat musical and romantic partners Raquel...

Steve Forbert | Early Morning Rain

Steve Forbert has already written plenty of his own singles. So, on the veteran troubadour's 20th album, he tackles 11 classic from other artists for a change. And it's...

Cherie Currie | Blvds of Splendor

Yep, that Cherie Currie. The former Runaways frontwoman, current chainsaw artist (seriously) and all-around rock survivor. She's still at it. And still doing a pretty fair job of it, judging...

Butch Walker | American Love Story

Butch Walker likes to mix it up. The former Marvelous 3 frontman (remember Freak of the Week?) and current superstar producer (he's been behind the glass for everyone from...

Hayley Williams | Petals for Armor

We all have to go it alone sometime. For Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams, that time has apparently come. Sort of. Although she's joined by some of her latest batch...

Album of the Week: Mark Lanegan | Straight Songs of Sorrow

"My heart is black as night," Mark Lanegan claims a few minutes into Straight Songs of Sorrow. And maybe he's telling the truth. But on the plus side, his...

Daniel Romano Just Dropped A Progadelic Opus With Tool’s Drummer. No, Really.

Daniel Romano has outdone himself. And that's no small feat. After all, anyone who's been paying even the slightest attention could not be unimpressed with the Ontario roots-rocker's recent...

Fontaines D.C.’s A Hero’s Death Tops Today’s Album Announcements

Although I've been conscientiously and regularly updating the Upcoming Releases page, it's been a few weeks since I posted any new album announcements. There are two reasons for this:...

Back Stories | My Album Reviews From May 5, 2000

Two decades ago, new albums from The Who, Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes, Cypress Hill and others were spinning away in my portable CD player. Here’s what I...

Kylie Fox Celebrates Cool Feet With Intimate New Video & Single

Kylie Fox’s heartfelt wedding gift to her friend has turned into her new single Cool Feet — showcasing today on Tinnitist. “I wanted to write a song for my friend’s...

Submission Accomplished | Seven Stunners From The Virtual Mailbag

Thanks to the inexplicable popularity of my Submit Music page, I always have albums, EPs, singles and videos stacked up like virtual cordwood, awaiting my perusal. Here are the...

Katie Ditschun Introduces HER Video & Here We Are Single

Katie Ditschun cozies up with her piano to perform a stunning live rendition of HER — showcasing today on Tinnitist. And that's not all the Ontario jazz-pop artist has to...

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