DIY Discovery | Seven Artists You Have To Hear Right Now
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there’s nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome to the latest instalment...
Indie Roundup | 16 Tracks For A Better Tuesday
Black Royal are late for Halloween, Taraban are plagued by twerkers, Matt Steele and Corvette Sunset assure you this is a one-time thing, Close Talker double down on an...
Back Stories | My Album Reviews From Nov. 5, 1999
Two decades ago, new albums from Foo Fighters, Bush, XTC and others were spinning away in my portable CD player. Here’s what I had to say about them back...
Next Week in Music | Nov. 4-10 • The Short List: 5 New Albums...
With nearly 250 albums, EPs and singles being released this week, you would expect there to be a couple of dozen big-name titles in the bunch. And you would...
Next Week in Music | Nov. 4-10 • The Long List: 240 Releases On...
There are nearly 250 albums, EPs and singles being released next week. Mark your calendars and pre-order your favourites — but don’t blame me if things change at the...
Next Week in Music | Nov. 4-10 • New Books
It's another big week for the music-loving readers out there. You've got Flea’s long-awaited memoir, new bios of Eminem and Irving Berlin, photo books devoted to The Rolling Stones...
Next Week in Music | Nov. 4-10 • On TV
This week: Hootie & The Blowfish make the rounds, Vampire Weekend rock Austin City Limits, King Princess and Cold War Kids visit Stephen Colbert and more. Set your DVRs:
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Grace Potter | Daylight
WHO IS SHE? The rebellious, raspy blues-rock singer-songwriter and former frontwoman of The Nocturnals who has collaborated with everyone from Kenny Chesney to The Flaming Lips over the course...
The Mavericks | Play The Hits
WHO ARE THEY? The Tex-Mex roots-rockers who were co-founded by hulking, Orbisonian singer-guitarist and songwriter Raul Malo 30 years ago in Florida — and who are currently seven years...
The Trash Bags | The Trash Bags
WHO ARE THEY? A co-ed crew of New York City punks whose seedy, sleazy sound comes straight from the gory glory days of late ’70s.
WHAT IS THIS? Their 22-minute...
Jeff Lynne’s ELO | From Out Of Nowhere
WHO ARE THEY? Don't let the name fool you — Jeff Lynne's ELO isn't a they, it's a he. The former Move member, erstwhile Traveling Wilbury and superstar studio...
Allison Moorer | Blood
WHO IS SHE? The acclaimed alt-country singer-songwriter from Alabama. The younger sister of the equally talented musician Shelby Lynne. The latest ex-wife of Steve Earle and apparently the current...
Kanye West | Jesus is King
WHO IS HE? Yeezy. Ye. And more recently, Yeezus (though he apparently draws the line at Yandhi, Yuddah, Yishnu and Yohammad). He's the college dropout. The guy who was...
William Patrick Corgan’s Cotillions Tops Today’s Album Announcements
William Patrick Corgan — perhaps you know him as Billy? — is stepping back into the spotlight. The Smashing Pumpkins’ benevolent dictator announced that his next solo release —...
Michael Kiwanuka | Kiwanuka
WHO IS HE? The British soul-folk singer-songwriter who enjoys massive respect and acclaim in his homeland, and has slowly been making inroads into North America through your premium cable...
