Tonight in live music: Ceremony with Tony Molina
San Francisco area band Ceremony earned some minor buzz following a signing to Matador Records and release of fourth studio album Zoo, marking a departure from their raw hardcore punk ferocity. Latest...
View ArticleNew Music Tuesday! (June 23): Kasey Musgraves, Desaparecidos, Thundercat,...
The weekly curated breakdown of new albums out for the week. Info and links for the ones you want to know about most below, plus some other ones you may not have heard of (but should know) – with...
View ArticleTonight in live music: Def Leppard with Styx and Tesla
Tonight marks the landing of a massive summer tour ring-led by a British biggie of hard rock n’ heavy metal, Def Leppard, purveyors of such Billboard charters and classic rock radio staples as...
View ArticleListen: Permament Makeup, "Weak In The Knees"
In our post-album existence, playlists rule the world. With the rise in streaming services like Spotify and the recently announced Apple Musice, it’s practically good business for an artist to write...
View ArticleWay Back Wednesday: Jane's Addiction
The first time I really heard Jane's Addiction, I was tripping balls in the backseat of a car so filled with garbage that I was perched on a stack of junk, as was my friend who sat next to me, and...
View ArticleSteve Connelly gets a little help from his friends (and plays) this Saturday
Sometimes, when you do good by the local music scene, the local music scene will do good by you, too. Case in point: Steve Connelly. After the ceiling of his Zen Recording studio caved in amid ongoing...
View ArticleTonight in live music: Soulive, Da Terra Meiga
A few noteworthy (and free!) shows happening this Thurs., June 25. Breakdown below... Magic Hat Electric Peel Launch Party with Soulive A staple of the jam scene since bursting out of traditional...
View ArticleTonight in live music: Alex Newell, Faces of Hip Hop 8, Steepwater Band & more
A breakdown of live music happening on this Fri., June 26, plus a peek at what's happening the rest of the weekend...27/82: The Concert feat. Alex Newell The general television-watching populace seems...
View ArticleWeekend Tune-Up: Tunes for your weekend by Cayucas, Atlas Genius, Tyga,...
The last weekend of June is here, and it's hot as hell outside. You need a playlist that can keep you cool at the pool or oceanside, and I've got you covered. Even though I'm on vacation, I couldn't...
View ArticleTonight in live music: Turbo Fruits, Ottmar Liebert, Breakdown & more
A breakdown of live music happening this Sat., June 27.Turbo Fruits with Panther Camp, Sonic Graffiti April saw the release of the fourth and latest album from Nashville’s wildly frenetic indie garage...
View ArticleThis Sunday in live music: Betty Who, Juicy J, The Nace Brothers
The weekend is almost over, but the live music continues into the night. Check out what's happening this Sun., June 28 below. Betty Who with Coin Hailed as the next Robyn (likely because of her short...
View ArticleNew Music Tuesday! (June 30): Neil Young, The Velvet Teen, Bassnectar, Miguel...
Traditionally, the U.S. has released new albums on Tuesdays, with UK records dropping the day before, Japan on Wednesdays, and Germany and Australia on Fridays. However, the International Federation...
View ArticleTonight in live music: Black Tusk
The past dozen or so years has seen Savannah become the breeding ground for high quality metal sounds. Circle Takes the Square, Kylesa and Baronness are all based in Georgia’s oldest city, and swampy,...
View ArticleA beloved area drummer is remembered at “The” Jeff Wood 50th Birthday...
Every so often, I interview someone who performed with Jeff Wood, and he’s always referenced with equal parts love and reverence. The late drummer played the area for a few decades and with so much...
View ArticleHot Dog Party 9 brings bros, dogs, and rock ‘n’ roll to Ybor City
Crowbar owner Tom DeGeorge does not mince words when it comes to his infamous Hot Dog Party, now in its ninth year of worshipping the time and tummy-tested meatstick treats: “It’s not just a party,...
View ArticleTonight in live music: Great Peacock at Rock the Park, Sonic Graffiti tour...
Tomorrow is a national holiday, which means that this Thurs., July 2, is the start of a three-day weekend! Go see some live music. Here are some suggestions; full breakdown of the weekend's coming...
View ArticleWeekend Tune-Up: Tunes for your weekend by Miguel, Beach House, The Game & more
It's 4th of July weekend, which means celebrating with friends and family ... but you still need your Weekend Tune-Up. I'm more excited than normal to share these new songs with you guys. Why? There...
View ArticleTonight in live music: Caked Up, Warped Tour, Yellow Dubmarine, The Fixx & more
Friday, Friday, Friday... here's a look at some live music happening this July 3.Yellow Dubmarine with Soul Purpose Tribute shows at the Skipperdome two nights in a row? Yup. Yellow Dubmarine, as the...
View ArticleTonight in live music: Sweet Crude, mewithoutYou, the Gwan of July & more
A quick breakdown of shows happening this Saturday, the Fourth of July. Go see something, and have a safe holiday.Sweet Crude with Urban Gypsies Bubbling up from the swamps of New Orleans with bright,...
View ArticleThis Sunday in music: Bob Suren Crate Digger book signing & show, Pigeons...
A few noteworthy happenings this Sun., July 5.Crate Digger Book Signing & Show with Nude Tayne, Rahim Samad Tampa punk rock scene vet Bob Suren – who is currently living in Austin – hits town to...
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