What’s Going on Wednesday?
TONIGHT IN NYC GWAR, Cancer Bats, X-Cops @ Starland Ballroom Have Mercy, Punchline, Don’t Panic @ Gramercy Theatre Phil Lesh & Friends @ Capitol Theatre Hamilton Lethauser @ Café Carlyle…
Bloomsday announces new LP, playing SXSW & more shows (watch “Dollar Slice” video)
New York-based artist Iris James Garrison has announced a new album as Bloomsday. Heart of the Artichoke, their second LP, is due out June 7 via Bayonet, and it was…
David Byrne will cover Paramore’s “Hard Times” for an exclusive RSD release
Paramore are Record Store Day Ambassadors for 2024, and they’ve announced a new special, limited-edition release for the occasion. Their cover of Talking Heads’ “Burning Down the House” will appear…
Gouge Away, Morgan Wade, Buffalo Tom, more
So many artists, so many songs, so little time. Each week we review a handful of new albums (of all genres), round up even more new music that we’d call…
Kevin Abstract appears on the cover of Alternative Press’ Spring 2024 Issue
Last year, after a prolonged period of public prefacing, Kevin Abstract pulled the plug on BROCKHAMPTON, the boy band that took him from Texas’s suburbs to the world’s loftiest stages.…
Shallipopi / ODUMODUBLVCK, The Dresden Dolls, Outlaw Country Cruise, ML Buch, Jim White / Marisa Anderson, more
Here’s a roundup of recent tour news. Check the Tour Dates category for more. SHALLIPOPI / ODUMODUBLVCK Afrobeats artists (and “Cast” collaborators) Shallipopi and ODUMODUBLVCK have announced their co-headlining “Nigeria’s Most Wanted…
Sue Foley Shares New Single ‘Maybelle’s Guitar’ From Upcoming Album – American Blues Scene
Fans around the world know Sue Foley as an internationally acclaimed, highly decorated electric blues guitarist; but for those who think that’s the sum total of her musical identity, her…
Portland’s Project Pabst shares 2024 lineup
It’s been seven years but Portland’s Project Pabst festival is back, happening July 27-28 at Waterfront Park. The lineup for the two-day 2024 edition is a nice mix of styles,…
Jadakiss, E-40, Rakim, Digable Planets, more
The Rock the Bells Cruise returns for a second voyage this year, sailing from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay and Nassaud, Bahamas on November 13-17. The initial 2024 lineup includes…
Echoes of Wisdom and the Impact of Mentorship in Music – American Blues Scene
Mentorship is a transformative journey, echoing its influence across generations. In this edition of Gestures, we will share personal stories that shed light on the profound impact mentors can have…