Like most live music, the long-running 'Where's The Band?' Tour' — which finds punk and emo vocalists doing solo acoustic sets without their bands — has gone virtual. Earlier this year, it did a livestream with Saves The Day's Chris… Read More
While millions claim to be fans of Bruce Springsteen, only an extra-dedicated few have taken the plunge and written an entire book devoted to analyzing the nuances of the Boss’ extensive discography. In her debut tome Springsteen as Soundtrack: The… Read More
Who else to tell Madonna's story on screen than the woman herself? Madonna has announced that she'll be directing an upcoming biopic based on her life, to be co-written by Diablo Cody (Juno, Tully) which sounds like an obvious pairing. "I want… Read More
In another year, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit would have spent much of the past few months on the road, touring in support of their great 2020 album Reunions. The coronavirus has kept that from happening in 2020, of… Read More
The one-eyed dude abides. Well actually, John Goodman, playing bible salesman Big Dan Teague, doesn’t so much abide, as he assails. Breaking a massive branch right off the tree for use as club, Teague wallops two main protagonists in a… Read More
One of last year’s most powerful (and underrated) releases was Nafada, the latest album by Detroit-based electronic/industrial outfit Konqistador. Nafada is a remarkable release which saw Konqistador’s trio collaborate with some of the leading female hip-hop artists from Africa and… Read More
Eric Garner, who was killed by police in 2014, would've turned 50 on Tuesday, and to honor his life, there is a Eric Garner celebration happening outside Brooklyn's Barclays Center (9/15). The event goes from 6-9 PM and includes music performances from DJ… Read More
Madame Zuzus, Billy Corgan's tea shop with his partner, designer Chloe Mendel, is back after two years shuttered. As Eater reports, the Chicago space moved to a new location, at 1876 First Street in Highland Park, for its Labor Day… Read More
Massacre, the Kam Lee-fronted early Florida death metal band who have over 20 former members including musicians who went on to play in Death, Obituary, Six Feet Under, and other legendary bands (not to mention Kam Lee himself was in… Read More
Cassette Week is a new celebration of the original portable, recordable format started by by online store Tapehead City (which has been around since 2014). The inaugural edition happens October 11-17 at participating stores across North America (and online), with a number of… Read More