Chuck Stern (Stern, Time of Orchids) has passed away
Reports are coming in that Chuck Stern of Stern, Time of Orchids, and Sculptress has passed away. His longtime friend and Sculptress bandmate Charlie Looker shared the sad news and…
Glassjaw reveal openers for NYC 30th anniversary shows
Glassjaw have been gradually unveiling the openers for their 30th anniversary shows this month, and now the openers for both Brooklyn shows have been revealed. The shows happen December 29…
Zach Barocas’ (Jawbox) 10 favorite albums of 2023
We recently posted Jawbox leader J. Robbins‘ year-end list (before he announced a new solo album & tour), and now here’s a list from Jawbox drummer Zach Barocas. As you…
Ragana tell us about their favorite albums of 2023
Olympia/Oakland metal-meets-slowcore duo Ragana released one of our favorite albums of 2023 with Desolation’s Flower (The Flenser), and now the duo have also told us what their favorite albums of…
Chat Pile tell us about their 10 favorite albums of 2023
Having released one of our favorite albums of last year with God’s Country, Chat Pile stayed busy in 2023 with a split with Nerver and a lot of touring. They…
Anastasia Coope tells us about her favorite albums of 2023
New York psych-folk artist Anastasia Coope returned this summer with her first single in two years, “Tough Sun,” which Angus Andrew of Liars released via his New Gold label. She’s…
Wes Eisold’s (American Nightmare, Cold Cave) Top 23 of ’23
Wes Eisold had a busy year. American Nightmare put out the new EP Dedicated to the Next World (get it on limited silver vinyl) and Cold Cave did a bunch…
In Tune With Sari Schorr – She Talks Robin Trower, Songwriting, and Volunteerism – American Blues Scene
I recently caught up with Sari Schorr to talk about her new album with Robin Trower, Joyful Sky, plus her approach to songwriting and her social activism. Sari is on…
New Pornographers’ AC Newman lists his Top 10 of 2023
As you probably know, it’s year-end list season and here’s New Pornographers frontman AC Newman‘s Top 10 of 2023 via Merge Records’ blog. His list includes music (CIVIC, Geese, Haley…
The Linda Lindas discuss their favorite albums of 2023
Following the release of their fantastic debut LP Growing Up in 2022, The Linda Lindas kept busy this year too, releasing a couple of new songs (“Too Many Things” and…
