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Manchester Orchestra, Photographed by Timothy Hiatt/ Stringer If you’re a fan of gripping lyrics, raw vocals, and an indie alternative sound, then this is a set you have to go watch! Manchester Orchestra, contrary to what their name may be implying, is not, in fact, an orchestra. They are a four piece rock band hailing […]
New York rock band Parquet Courts are coming to crash ACL 2018. As a long time fan of the band, I will let you know now right away that this is a definite go-to set. Coming off the release of their sixth studio album earlier this year, Wide Awake!, Parquet Courts are on fire once […]
Nine Inch Nails is currently on tour, and that’s all I can think about, really. This run of shows is part of the Cold and Infinite and Black tour that started a few weeks back and ends with a near week-long residency in Los Angeles in December (all of those shows already sold out, I […]
STP is more than just an automotive brand specializing in motor oil and aftermarket parts, it’s also an acronym for one of the most popular grunge bands of the 1990’s. The Stone Temple Pilots are based out of San Diego, California, originally consisting of vocalist Scott Weiland, bassist Robert DeLeo, his brother, Dean DeLeo on […]
What is the best approach to naming a band? Most of the time it seems as if there is no technique, but the name is simply a roll of the dice and random words strung together. At first glance at the band name Fever 333, the first thought is just that, “Well, that’s random.” The […]
Based out of Sacramento, California, Primus is a rock band fronted by vocalist/bassist, Les Claypool. Originally consisting of Claypool, guitarist Todd Huth and a drum machine, the band now consists of their most popular lineup of Claypool, guitarist Larry LaLonde and drummer Tim Alexander. One of the more unique bands of their generation, Primus’ sound has […]
Starting off as a group of musically talented friends from one coast to the other, The Voidz were spearheaded by Strokes’ frontman Julian Casablancas. Casablancas, who had played sessions and gigs with Jeff Kite, Alex Carapetis, and Jake Bercovici assembled the group, adding their mutual friends Jeramy “Beardo” Gritter and Amir Yaghmai to the lineup soon […]
The Replacements are an ’80s punk rock/alternative outfit from Minneapolis, Minnesota, whose claim to fame is drinking and a “100 steps forward and 99 steps back” approach to success. Like all great rock acts before them, they developed a fairly extensive rock mythology before disbanding in 1991. Real, verified stories include almost getting the entire Warner Bros. label […]
“Emulation. Oh, I know that guy. Imitation. Oh, you are that guy.” Mike is not that guy. Ryan is not that guy. Pat is not that guy. Ricky and Dave? Not those guys. Then, who are they? These guys make up the band Red Sun Rising and their only charge of imitation is in the […]
Have you ever wondered what Tame Impala would sound like if Kevin Parker continued in the musical direction of Innerspeaker? I like to think that the Chicago-based Post Animal is the answer to that question. The five piece hasn’t been around for that long, yet they sound so experienced and tight that it’s hard to believe […]
Someone needs to go check the guys from Nothing More to see if their hearts are still beating. I think they left them on the stage at the House of Blues on February 23rd. With friends and family in the audience, they held absolutely nothing back at their first Texas show on their The Stories […]
Myles Kennedy has traversed far from his days of covering Boyz II Men songs (a fun fact he shared in an Artist Q&A in January 2017). The three-time Loudwire’s Vocalist of the Year award winner kicks off his first solo tour on March 6th. Tickets go on sale February 9th for the United States leg […]
Over a decade later and still selling out venues. Chevelle may have made less than a handful of radio hits but their music has spoken to thousands. It was a new experience to go to a concert that began at 6:30 PM but with the amount of music that each band had to offer, it […]
Musical genres have evolved, melded and been created. There are so many out there that there is something for everyone. Long Island, NY born and raised Kurt Rockmore has been touring for four years with performers like G-Eazy and Tory Lanez, playing shows in the style of what he calls ‘Rap & Roll’ – a […]
Tom Petty passed away this past Monday, October 2nd. According to a statement by the band’s manager, he suffered cardiac arrest at his home earlier that day. He was taken to UCLA Medical Center, and died at 8:40 PM that night, surrounded by his family and friends. He was 66. Tom Petty was born in […]
Merely days before his sold out Official ACL Fest Late Night Show, Ryan Adams releases his cover of Tegan and Sara‘s “Back In Your Head” to be featured in their upcoming album The Con: X Covers. Having also covered Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” in his 2015 album 1989, which solely consists of covers of songs from her album […]
The Chicago music scene has been on fire as of late, and Whitney is one of the flames that burns the brightest. Formed by some of the remnants of the Smith Westerns, Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek got together to make music that pulls from Americana folk and country as well as bits of Midwest […]
Austin is a city known for its music scene so it’s not surprising that talent brews on the streets and big names have started out there. Spoon is a rock band from ATX that formed in 1993 and has seen much success over the years. Lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and drummer Jim Eno […]
T-minus two weeks until Austin City Limits returns to the grassy plains of Zilker Park, and it’s coming back with a vengeance. Bringing out big names like Jay-Z, Chance the Rapper, and Ice Cube, they’ve truly outdone themselves with this year’s lineup. Another headliner – who perhaps I’m most excited for – is The Revivalists. […]
Three years since her last album ARTPOP, Lady Gaga has finally returned to the pop music sphere with a 14-track album filled with stripped vocals, mixed genres and amazing collaborations featuring Beck and Florence Welch.
