Lukas Nelson & Promise of The Real | Turn Off The News (Build a...
WHO ARE THEY? Willie Nelson’s singer-guitarist son and his California country-rock jammers — who have been moonlighting as Neil Young’s band on recent tours and albums.
WHAT IS THIS? Their...
Avicii | Tim
WHO IS HE? Swedish EDM DJ Tim Bergling, who helped bring dance music to the masses with hits like Levels and Wake Me Up, but tragically took his own...
Bruce Springsteen | Western Stars
Life, it is said, is about the journey and not the destination. That certainly rings true for Bruce Springsteen — though for him, it also seems to be about...
Short Subjects | Six Recent EPs That Won’t Waste Your Time
As Booker T. & the M.G.’s taught us more than half a century ago, time is tight. So why not make the most of yours by checking out some...
L.A. Rockers Trope Hit The Ground Running
Los Angeles-based alt-rock newcomers Trope have unveiled Lambs, the first single from their debut album Eleutheromania, arriving later in 2019 via Golden Robot Records.
With its hypnotic bass guitar hook...
Next Week in Music | June 3-9 • 180 New Releases Headed Your Way
There are more than 180 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...
Next Week in Music | June 3-9 • New Books
I couldn't read music if you put a gun to my head. But I have no trouble reading about music. Here are the biographies, memoirs and other music-related books...
Next Week in Music | June 3-9 • Music on TV
It's another quiet week for music on the tube, with most of the late-night talk shows on hiatus. But you can still set your DVR for these artists:
Monday, June...
Rewinding May | The Best Pop & Rock
I was strolling through the park one day in the merry, merry month of May — when I was taken by surprise by the realization that it was already time...
Rewinding May | The Best Indie Rock & Underground
Liverpool oddballs, Colombian spellcasters, paisley-rock dream merchants and more — there was no shortage of essential indie rock to hear in May. Here's the best of the bunch, listed...
Rewinding May | The Best Roots, Blues & Gospel
From French blues-rock duos to Grammy-winning gospel legends, it was a strong month for roots-music fans. Here are May's top releases in alphabetical order — just click on the...
Rewinding May | The Best Punk & Metal Albums
You love it loud? Sure you do. And there was plenty to love in May, with heavy music coming from all corners of the globe. Here are the biggest...
Rewinding May | The Best Rap, R&B & Funk
Sure, you want the funk. You need the funk. You gotta have the funk. But some rap, R&B and soul never hurt either. Here are May's finest, freakiest and...
Rewinding May | The Best Compilations & Reissues
Everything old is new again — eventually. Here are the best compilations and reissues that came out in May, listed in alphabetical order. Just click on the cover pictures...
Emil Bulls | Mixtape
WHO ARE THEY? A veteran crew of German alt-metal rockers — none of whom is named Emil Bulls (supposedly, the handle actually comes from a children's movie).
WHAT IS THIS?...
