Mudcat Engages Fans With New Release
“Drink Myself Sober” sounds like a young Van Morrison with the world’s best backing band. Dudeck’s guitar and passionate, soulful vocals are a guaranteed to draw in fans of any genre.
Charming Axe Create Superb Harmonies on Debut Album
New Release: Gathering Days by Charming Axe, June 1, 2014 Appalachia never sounded so good. Chicago’s Charming Axe have recorded a set of originals and covers for Gathering Days that is sure to lower your blood pressure and heighten your musical IQ. These folksy, bluegrassy gems, with harmonies […]
Uncle Green or 3 lb. Thrill: Whatever You Call Them, They’re Back
Review: Rycopa by Uncle Green/3 lb. Thrill It was the late-eighties and for Uncle Green, the dream was coming true. They were a well known college rock band that was successfully touring. Soon came the big label deal, exposure, chance of a lifetime. After a short stint on […]
The Handcuffs: Worth the Wait
New Release:Waiting for the Robot by The Handcuffs (OOFL Records) Sep. 6, 2011 “Testing, testing / May I have your attention / We are The Handcuffs / This is a test” Chloe Orwell sings through her bullhorn on “This Is A Test.” The good news is: they passed the […]
Hospital Ships Release Stellar New Album
Album Review Hospital Ships: Lonely Twin (Graveface) May 22, 2011 Lawrence, Kansas-based Hospital Ships have set sail with a stellar new album. The band’s second release, Lonely Twin (Graveface), finds Jordan Geiger exploring places he may never have been (and never thought he’d go). With this meloncholy and […]
The Cars Resurface with New Release and Hit the Road
After fans waited 24 years – assuming that the Cars would never reform – it has happened. Today marks the release of the first Cars record, Move Like This, since 1987’s Door To Door. Sadly, singer and bassist Benjamin Orr passed away from cancer in 2000. The four […]
’25 On’ and The Rainmakers are going strong
This year marks the 25th anniversary of that debut album, and the boys decided it would be a great time to put out something new. After a fourteen-year break, they have released what could be their most mature and soulful work to date.
Amanda Palmer and Her Ukulele Take On Radiohead
New Release: Amanda Palmer Plays the Popular Hits of Radiohead on Her Magical Ukulele Dresden Dolls leader and Evelyn Evelyn member Amanda Palmer is celebrating her liberation from Roadrunner Records with a special EP of Radiohead covers. She claims to be a big fan and is going about […]
Atlanta’s Oryx & Crake Deliver Shining Debut
The first track on the self-titled debut from Atlanta’s Oryx and Crake transports the listener to a melancholy place with its cello, guitar, and plaintive vocals of leader Ryan Peoples. Then the guitar gets fuzzy, harmonies are layered in, and the clouds part on the beautiful “Fun Funeral.” […]
New Release Finds Crowded House with Unfinished Business
In 2007, Crowded House fans got an unexpected reunion of their favorite band. After a 13-year hiatus which showed no signs of ending, mainly due to drummer Paul Hester’s suicide in 2005, the band regrouped with a new drummer, a new album, and a sold-out tour. Now CH […]
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