Calexico recently released their tenth album, El Mirador, and they've announced a fall US tour supporting it. They'll be joined by Ada Lea for the shows, which run through October, stopping in Chicago, Minneapolis, Asheville, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Washington DC,… Read More
David Freel, who led San Francisco psych band Swell through the '90s and '00s, died on April 12 in Oregon City. He was 64. Stereogum points out that the news was shared today via Swell's Facebook page: "David led with… Read More
Xenia Rubinos has released a new song, "Madrugada," which features Cuban rapper El Individuo and is a rework of “What Is This Voice” from 2021's Una Rosa. The track originated on Sonos podcast "Music Is Everything!" with Elia Einhorn, where… Read More
Bob Dylan has announced West Coast dates for his Rough And Rowdy Ways tour. Things kick off May 28 in Spokane, and from there he'll head to Kennewick, Portland, Seattle, and Eugene before dropping into California for shows in Reading,… Read More
This week's edition of their "Sunday Lunch" cover series, Toyah and King Crimson's Robert Fripp's take on Michael Jackson's 1991 hit "Give in to Me" which featured Slash on guitar. Robert really commits to the bit, playing in full Slash getup with a… Read More
This week in heavy music, I recommend the new LP from Louisville metalcore/post-hardcore band Greyhaven and the new screamo split from Home Is Where and Record Setter, both of which you can read about in Notable Releases, and you can… 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 post music news, track premieres, and… Read More
For the first time in three years, it's Coachella weekend! You can see the set times (including a just-added surprise Arcade Fire set) here, and as always, if you're not there, you can stream it live. It's also another great… Read More
Very sad news: Dance Gavin Dance have posted on social media that longtime bassist Tim Feerick has passed away. No cause of death has been given at this time. They write: We are absolutely devastated to share the news that… Read More
Americanafest returns after two years of virtual editions on September 13-17 and the initial lineup includes Asleep At The Wheel, James McMurtry, Joshua Ray Walker, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Black Opry Revue, Watkins Family Hour, William Prince, Aaron Raitiere,… Read More