Author: Manny Sanchez

So many artists, so many songs, so little time. Each week we review a handful of new albums (of all genres), round up even more new music that we'd call "indie," and talk about what metal is coming out. We… Read More

The Kentucky Derby is Decadent & Depraved, the 2012 Hunter S Thompson tribute album that was produced by the late Hal Willner and features music by Bill Frisell and appearances from Tim Robbins, Dr. John, Ralph Steadman, Annie Ross, John Joyce… Read More

Latto follows her great new album 777 (home of her huge hit "Big Energy") with "Pussy," which samples Betty Wright’s 1968 single “Girls Can’t Do What The Guys Do" and it's a fired-up protest song against rampant misogyny and the… Read More

Yesterday, Billboard reported that surviving Pantera members Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown would be reuniting for the first Pantera tour in 20 years in 2023, and it was also mentioned in the article that Rex shot down rumors that Zakk… Read More

After announcing the long list one month ago, the Polaris Music Prize has announced its 2022 shortlist, the 10 nominees for best Canadian album of the year. They are: Charlotte Day Wilson – ALPHA Destroyer – LABYRINTHITIS Hubert Lenoir – Pictura… Read More

Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" is the latest older song to have a resurgence thanks to the way new and old songs alike go viral on social media platforms like TikTok. Kate's 1985 classic first got a push due… Read More

Here's a roundup of recent tour news. Check the Tour Dates category for more. WAND Wand will be debuting a new lineup of the band when they head out on tour this fall: "Sofia and Lee have flown our lil nest, and… Read More

So many artists, so many songs, so little time. Each week we review a handful of new albums (of all genres), round up even more new music that we'd call "indie," and talk about what metal is coming out. We… Read More

With Oakland's Mosswood Meltdown (fka Burger Boogaloo) recently wrapped, the lineup for companion fest Halloween Meltdown has been announced. This year's edition goes down October 8 and 9 at Mosswood Park, and, like Mosswood Meltdown, is hosted by John Waters. The… Read More

Japanese noise rock greats Melt-Banana were supposed to tour the US this spring with IGORRR and VOWWS, but that ended up not happening. Good news: they'll now be over this fall, touring with a whole bunch of great bands, on… Read More