Jim Dickinson "The Dixie Fried" available September 2! (From Light in the Attic) The late Jim Dickinson is one of the most eclectic personages rock n’roll has ever thrown up: a musical maverick. From Sun Records and Ardent Studios in the 1960s, to sessions with the Rolling Stones, Ry Cooder and Bob Dylan, significant productions of Big Star and the Replacements, and the twisted roots rock of his own Mud Boy & The Neutrons, [...]
The Turtles scored a handful of hits in the ‘60s – songs that are still played on oldies stations nearly fifty years later – yet they seldom receive the credit they deserve. As I prepared to write this review, I just could not figure out why they aren’t held in higher esteem by the public at large. Sure, us music guys love them to death but why do they get overlooked when people talk about [...]
The Neverclaim first album "Encounter: A Live Worship Service" will debut on September 30! (From Fuel Music) Acclaimed pop/rock/worship band The Neverclaim releases its first full-length live worship album, Encounter: A Live Worship Experience, Sept. 30 from Radiate Music. Recorded live at the Franklin, TN-based Vineyard Church just outside of Nashville, the album was produced by the band’s Jeremiah Carlson (lead vocals), Mitchell Maldonado (guitar/keys), Chuck Hill (bass) and Beji George (drums), and expresses [...]
Claire Lynch's new album "North By South", from Compass Records, debuts September 16! From Compass Records, On NORTH BY SOUTH, Claire Lynch pays homage to her favorite Canadian songwriters on a set of bluegrass and new acoustic tracks. After her recent marriage to a Canadian, Lynch began to dig into the vast catalog of songs written by Canadian songwriters and found the inspiration for this project. Working with Alison Brown in the producer’s chair, she [...]
Lindsey Stirling to debut new album "Brave Enough" August 19! "Brave Enough" LP available September 6. Discover Lindsey Stirling's single "Something Wild ft. Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness" from her upcoming album in Disney's new movie "Pete's Dragon". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytMqO-WQpQ4&feature=youtu.be Find Lindsey Stirling Tour Dates here
THE ARCHIES: Spaz reviews SUGAR SUGAR: THE COMPLETE ALBUMS COLLECTION box! Gather ‘round, my friends and let me introduce you to the absolute best cure for your blues: sugar. Well, “Sugar Sugar” to be more precise. Yes, one spin of The Archies’ mega-hit “Sugar Sugar” can wipe away any negative vibe that is inhabiting your universe. Even if you aren’t a fan of ‘60s Bubblegum, you’ve probably heard this gloriously happy tune many times since [...]
WORLD-GO-ROUND: An EXCLUSIVE Q&A with FISCHER-Z’s John Watts John Watts is one of those rare gems in the music business – a singer/songwriter who continues to reinvent himself with each release and yet manages to retain his unique musical vision. Like any good art, his past releases still ‘feel’ contemporary even though they were created at another moment in time. Best of all, his musical output has continued to reach new heights with [...]
Nostalgic Intellect: An EXCLUSIVE Q&A with PETER BJÖRN AND JOHN’S Peter Morén Swedish trio Peter Björn and John have created a musical universe that is constantly evolving. However, they’ve managed to retain their unique charm that made them press darlings a decade ago with “Young Folks”. What many didn’t realize is that that hit’s parent album, Writer’s Block, was the trio’s third in a career that has seen them stretch the boundaries of Pop [...]
With Confidence to release new album "Better Weather" on June 17! Sydney, Australia's With Confidence are set to release their debut full length, Better Weather, this summer on Hopeless Records. The Australian pop-punk quartet are ready to become the next on the list of who's who pop punk groups and will make their debut stateside on the Vans Warped Tour all summer long. https://vimeo.com/161120279
Do you wonder what your pets are up to when you're not home? From legendary composer Alexandre Desplat, The Secret Life of Pets - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is available on July 8th alongside theatrical release! From Illumination Entertainment, The Secret Life of Pets follows the lives of of pets while their owners are away from home. Alexandre Desplat has also composed original soundtracks for movies such as The Kings Speech, Argo, The Curious Case [...]
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