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I like this song a lot. Nick Lamb knows how to bring the heat.
Read More »Music Review: Nick Lamb – ‘Getting’ High Off You’ Packs a Wallop
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SXSW Music Festival 2018: March 14 (Our Girl, Natalie Prass, Wye Oak, Billie Eilish, and More)
Flyte, Jerry Williams, and Billie Eilish were among the highlights at Austin's South by Southwest Music Festival 2018 on Wednesday, March 14.
Read More »Music Review: Luca Bash – ‘Keys of Mine’ Is Cool and Stylish
'Keys of Mine' is pleasantly and surprisingly excellent. Be sure to check it out.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2018: March 13 (Jerry Williams, Grace Joyner, Low, and More)
Jerry Williams and Low were among the highlights on Tuesday at SXSW Music Festival 2018 in Austin, Texas.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2018: March 11-12 (Wyldest, LIFE, Kaki King, Fenster, and More)
Kaki King, Wyldest, and Fenster were among the opening Monday night performers at SXSW Music Festival 2018 in Austin, Texas.
Read More »Music Interview: War Gods of the Deep – Purveyors of Mighty Metal
Here’s the skinny on War Gods of the Deep: they play heavy metal; they’re based in Chicago; and they are beau coup mysterious.
Read More »Music Review: Ajay Mathur – ‘Little Boat’ Is Worth a Listen
'Little Boat' is a good album. Mathur’s voice is at its best when darkly inflected with down and dirty tones.
Read More »Music Interview: Nothing But You Discusses Her Forthcoming Album
Anticipation for the new album is at fever pitch, because Nicky’s intimate lyricism and soulful delivery strikes a chord in the hearts of listeners.
Read More »Music Premiere: Crushed Out – ‘Stay Wild Gator Child’ Oozes Retro Surf’s Up Energy
Crushed Out's sound is eccentrically retro yet gorgeously contagious, blending the heady sounds of the '50s and '60s with modern sonic aromas.
Read More »Music Interview: Steve Rogers of Staring Into Nothing
Staring Into Nothing's new album 'Power' combines shimmering flavors of progressive rock with cutting social commentary. Intrigued by the record's lyrical thrust, I talked with Steve Rogers about the band’s impetus and direction.
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