Jamie Lidell’s “What a Shame” offers a sneak peak at his upcoming self-titled album on Warp.
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The Viewfinder: Jack White, “I’m Shakin'”
Jack White has kindly taken a break from cutting shows short and storming off stage to make a video for “I’m Shakin’.” Check it out!
Spin Cycle: The XX, Coexist
Does The XX’s “Coexist” successfully scale Mt. Sophomore Jinx? Gonzo reviews the “moody” outfit’s second album.
The Singles Bar: Pussy Riot, “Putin Lights up the Fires”
Still kicking ass from lockdown, here’s Pussy Riot’s new single “Putin Lights up the Fires.”
We Saw It!: Dr. John and the Lower 911 at the Flood City Music Festival
Back in the spotlight thanks to a new album produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, we caught Dr. John and the Lower 911’s performance at the Flood City Music Festival in Johnstown, PA.
The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “Iko Iko”
You remember “Iko Iko” from “Rain Man,” but I bet you didn’t know how many versions of the song there were! Big Money and Dr. Gonzo take a listen in the latest Cover Convo!
Pass the Popcorn: Shut Up and Play the Hits
Shut Up and Play the Hits, documents the final performance of LCD Soundsystem. Check out our review!
Spin Cycle: The Very Best, MTMTMK
The Very Best backs away from the sound that first brought them acclaim on their new album, “MTMTMK.” Check out our review to know more.
Spin Cycle: Broken Fences, Broken Fences
Since moving back to the area three years ago (three years already?!), one thing that I’ve discovered is that Pittsburgh is an embarrassment of riches as far as music is concerned. We may not have the hipster cache of Portland or Austin, nor the widely acknowledged and mythologized history of New Orleans and Chicago. But I’m consistently amazed at the quality of musicians floating around this city that I so happily call home. My most recent discovery is Broken Fences, […]
Spin Cycle: Beach House’s Bloom
It appears that the release cycle is at a stage now where a number of bands that released some of my favorite albums of the last 3-4 years are now issuing follow-up discs, which is always makes me a little anxious. When you love an album to bits, you always have that very rational fear that the follow up will pale in comparison. Santigold’s latest escaped that fate by being a solidly constructed album, if a bit predictable in comparison […]
RIP Adam Yauch
Friday afternoon brought the terribly sad news that Adam Yauch (aka MCA, aka Nathaniel Hornblower) had passed following a three year bout with cancer. While a lot of media are rightly looking back on Yauch’s incredible career as a musician, rapper, artist, director, and activist, I’ll not spend too much time here rehashing his litany of accomplishments over the last 26 years. Instead, I thought I’d chime in with a little reflection on Yauch’s impact on your old pal Dr. […]