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15 April 2014Exclusive video premiere: "Overthrow" by Joel Gion
Joel Gion is best known for being the colorful and animated tambourine man for psychedelic-rock innovators Brian Jonestown Massacre, but in addition to his duties with his band, he’s currently putting the finishing touches on his proper solo debut, entitled Apple Bonkers, coming this summer. Here’s an exclusive first taste of that album, and we are proud to present the debut premier of the video to first single, “Overthrow.” Enjoy!
14 April 2014This week's "Big Takeover on Breakthru Radio" show!: new Jimi Goodwin (Doves), Fresh and Onlys, Carsick Cars, Bubblegum Lemonade, and a Vancouver 1979 punk set (R.I.P. D.O.A.'s Dave Gregg)--and Esquerita too!
Also on this week’s show: Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band, [Vancouver 79 tribute: Private School, D.O.A., Dishrags, Young Canadians, Subhumans (Canada)], Cheatahs, Seasurfer, Nothing, New Model Army, Minor Alps, Blake Rainey & His Demons, HeadShy, and William Fitzsimmons
11 April 2014This week's "Big Takeover on Breakthru Radio" show!: new Doug Gillard, Guided By Voices, and Savage Republic, a New Zealand set--and Harry "The Hipster" Gibson too!
Also on this week’s show: The Sensible Grey Cells, Cocoanut Groove, Real Estate, Maximo Park, Gene, Humphreys & Keen, Trick Mammoth, Prophet Hens, Popstrangers, The Chills (live), Paul Revere & the Raiders, People’s Temple, Nine Times Blue, The Breaks, and Iggy & the Stooges. Hey, why not tune in? You might like it!
6 April 2014Social Media Week – NYC – Tuesday, February 18 – 21, 2014
Some questions from the audience made me think that it truly is a new world order: “What’s a good number of hits on Youtube before you’re interested?”
16 April 2014Joel Havea - Strings & Woods (Self-Released)
This is a great EP, and it’ll fit whatever mood your currently in, whether you’re looking for something only to put on in the background, or something you want to settle down with and let it move you
15 April 2014Len Price 3 - Nobody Knows (JLMR)
Ten years and four albums in, they’re still bringing 1966 red hots kicking into our era and making us beg for more.
15 April 2014Wetwood Smokes - Earth Tones & Red (Self-Released)
Sometimes, you should never find out the influences of a band you really like, as with Wetwood Smokes’, being a cross between AWOLNATION and Mumford & Sons, but they’ve jumbled this all up and have created something fresh and new.
12 April 2014Tachyon - Teleportation EP (Self-Released)
A dance duo influenced by Daft Punk, Tachyon craft interesting, if a little oddball, grooves, interwoven with experimentation and the unexpected.
by Tim Bugbee6 April 2014The Rocket has returned.
Read more...Jon Bernhardt's Midlife Crisis Of Champions (Bevis Frond, Dump, Barbara Manning) - TT The Bear's, Cambridge MA - Wednesday, April 2, 2014
5 April 2014WMBR’s Jon Bernhardt rallies some ’90s indie rock heroes for a celebration.
The Sonics with The Suicide Commandos, Charlie Pickett, and Curtiss A’s Jerks of Fate – First Avenue (Minneapolis, MN) – Saturday, March 1, 2014
1 April 2014The greatest garage rock band in the world, brought to you by the Reverend Little Richard Penniman.
Doomriders: From Darkness To Catharsis
The Sharp Things: Grand Ambition
DIY or Die; Kathleen Hanna Returns with The Julie Ruin
Dead Ending Release Second LP; Bondi Talks Punk Politics
“Rich:” Beme The Rapper in Oakland
Integrity Is The Reason: The Story of Texas Is The Reason
I'm Now Documents Mudhoney's Unique Career
That Which Does Not Kill Us Gives The LustKillers New Life
by Tim Bugbee12 April 2014LOUDsoftLOUD discussion with a master of the form, Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai
Read more...Little Victories Along the Way: A Conversation With Steve Wynn
1 April 2014“ I’m never happier than when I’m onstage – I just love playing music. I love the chance to exist in the moment. You reinvent it every night – you either do something great or you fall on your face, and you get another chance the next day to do it again.”
Jeremy Jay: Synced In Time
20 January 2014The London-based songwriter talks about his excellent new album Abandoned Apartments, his recent movie work, and his L.A. past.
An Interview with Mark Arm and Steve Turner of Mudhoney
9 January 2014Mark Arm and Steve Turner of Mudhoney talk about growing up grunge, the shitty tour with Blind Melon, and GG Allin’s dick.
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