Behind all the goofiness lies a guy who not only has slick guitar skills, but is also deeply passionate about the craft that goes into being an artist.
Mac Demarco @ the Santa Barbara Bowl
Tag: Rock
Recent Deaths of Rock Heroes Filling the Generation Gap for Millions of Music Fans
This week, music lost another one of its true rock heroes in Tom Petty. He embodied the essence of rock 'n' roll in every such way, with a catalog spanning dozens of classic hits over multiple decades, including "American Girl", "Learning to Fly" and "Free Fallin" to name a few. The news of Petty's passing … Continue reading Recent Deaths of Rock Heroes Filling the Generation Gap for Millions of Music Fans
New Music Roundup: September
New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month’s edition includes new releases from Alvvays, Daniel Caesar, Neil Young and more. Action Bronson - Blue Chips 7000 Action Bronson is back with his follow up to 2015's Mr. Wonderful, a project that had … Continue reading New Music Roundup: September
Talking With the Shorelines About Music, Santa Barbara & Their Debut Album
The duo's debut record is a journey through the sights and sounds of psychedelia.
Chris Stapleton – From A Room: Volume 1
In just two short years, Chris Stapleton has quickly become one of country music's biggest stars. Traveller (2015) proved to be his big breakthrough, boasting tracks like "Tennessee Whiskey" and "Parachute", songs that embodied his free spirit and were also wildly successful on a commercial level. His second studio album marks a significant artistic progression; From A Room: … Continue reading Chris Stapleton – From A Room: Volume 1
Vinyl Update: My 2016 Rap Album of the Year, A Loner Folk Masterpiece, Classic ’80s Pop-Rock & More
Featuring records from Danny Brown, Mac DeMarco and more.
Big Thief – Capacity
Big Thief's newest record Capacity has been widely acclaimed, earning rave reviews from Pitchfork, Rolling Stone and just about every other publication that gave it the time of day. This was my introduction to the Brooklyn quartet, and after spending just a short while with their music, it's easy to hear where the group feels most at home. Lead-singer … Continue reading Big Thief – Capacity
Japanese Breakfast – Soft Sounds From Another Planet
On her sophomore solo record, Asian-American singer and producer, Michelle Zauner has come through with a formidable collection of songs that are less sophisticated in context and subject matter, but more profound in ambience and texture. Soft Sounds From Another Planet blends dreamy vocals with hazy and druggy production to create a reverb-heavy, dream-pop and shoegaze … Continue reading Japanese Breakfast – Soft Sounds From Another Planet
Peaceful Easy Feeling: Tribute to the Eagles
As I mentioned in my last post, this past weekend I got the chance to go to Dodger Stadium for The Classic West to see the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, among other legendary rock bands. It was amazing to say the least. Every group killed it in their own right. On Saturday night, Don Henley … Continue reading Peaceful Easy Feeling: Tribute to the Eagles
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