Archive for March 26th, 2013

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‘We’ve been incubating all winter long’: Julie Slick leads Kickstarter campaign to fund Springs tour

Coming off an insanely good solo album called Terroir, Julie Slick is hoping to crowd-fund an East Coast tour for the newest project she’s involved with, called Springs. Already, her Kickstarter campaign has drawn 36 backers You May Also Like: Adrian Belew Power Trio’s ‘e’ Opened the Door to aRead More

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Streams: Kingsley Flood, “Down” from Battles (2013)

Think Kinks-style melodies goosed along by the flippant energy of the Clash, with Dylan-esque level narratives skittering over the top, and you have the D.C.-based Kingsley Flood. Stream a track from their new release Battles here! You May Also Like: How Boston Said Goodbye to Brad Delp on ‘Life LoveRead More

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‘The next day, I can’t talk’: As Rush retakes the road, Geddy Lee forced to build in downtime

To think, not long ago Rush was talking about slowing down. Instead, the group has issued a return-to-form concept album, launched a smash tour and earned long-awaited entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retirement? These guys? You May Also Like: How the Holocaust Shaped One of Rock’sRead More

Hawkwind co-founder Nik Turner takes break from solo album to appear tonight with OHM

Hawkwind co-founder Nik Turner takes break from solo album to appear tonight with OHM

Reedman Nik Turner of Hawkwind fame is making the most of his on-going trip to America, laying down tracks for new studio projects, making a series of appearances at SXSW and, tonight, appearing live with a former member of Megadeth. You May Also Like: ‘Hawkwind: The Days of the Underground,’Read More

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Stephen Stills – ‘Carry On’ (2013)

Though his bandmate Neil Young is more often fetishized, this set makes clear Stephen Stills’ creative depth.

Almost Hits: April Wine, “I Like To Rock” (1979)

Almost Hits: April Wine, “I Like To Rock” (1979)

Much bigger in their native Canada than in the States, mainstream rockers April Wine still made some hay south of the 49th Parallel, especially with the mushy slow dance power ballad “Just Between You And Me” back in 1981. You May Also Like: Blue Cheer Set a New Rock StandardRead More

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One Track Mind: Patty Griffin with Robert Plant, “Ohio” from American Kid (2013)

There has been, over the last months, much more chatter about Robert Plant’s private affairs with Patty Griffin than anything they’ve done in the studio. “Ohio,” from Griffin’s upcoming release American Kid, changes that. You May Also Like: How Robert Plant and Alison Krauss’ ‘Raising Sand’ Still Confounds Expectations Toto,Read More

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Sean Moran Small Elephant Band – Tusk (2013)

As a insatiably open minded guitarist and composer, maybe it was inevitable that someday Sean Moran would make a record featuring his nylon six-string guitar in a setting alien to that instrument. You May Also Like: Kelly Moran – Bloodroot (2017) Max Moran, jazz bassist: Something Else! Interview The HeavyweightsRead More

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Suicidal Tendencies – 13 (2013)

Most metal fans are probably looking a little more forward to another album titled 13 later this year from a barely known band called Black Sabbath. Me, too, but I was also quite intrigued by Suicidal Tendencies’ album of the same title. You May Also Like: Dark Hound – DawningRead More