Album Reviews »
Reggae Strings: Reggae Strings And Reggae Strings Volume 2 (Doctor Bird)
Reggae label Trojan Records conceived a unique idea: release an album containing the divisive orchestral backing tracks and release them as an Easy Listening records. Thus was born Reggae Strings, a delightful record that stands on its own merits. This new collection offers a second disc that features the original songs, and turning the curiosity into an essential best-of for the first era of the beloved label.
Song Of The Day »
Song Of The Day: Grandaddy, “Jed The Humanoid”
The Recoup Song Of The Day for Tuesday, December 1st is “Jed The Humanoid” by Grandaddy, taken from the Dangerbird Records release The Sophtware Slump…On A Wooden Piano.
A Conversation With... »
LABEL PROFILE: A Conversation With Last Night From Glasgow’s Ian Smith
Scottish label Last Night From Glasgow hit upon an amazing business model, one built on subscriptions and a non-profit ethos. Surprisingly, this model has proven quite successful. We sat down with founder Ian Smith to learn more about his label and how it operates.
DVD Reviews »
Viva The Underdogs (Epitaph Records)
In 2019, Australian metalcore band Parkway Drive took the leap and became a full-on stadium rock band, complete with pyrotechnics. Viva The Underdogs documents the band’s world tour cumulating in their dream gig.
Book Reviews »
Gallons Per Minute (Pig Roast)
Former Arab On Radar founder Jeff Schneider follows up his fantastic band biography with Gallons Per Minute, a collection of short stories that delight and disturb, serving as both a fine introduction to a new talented and a quick fix for those already addicted to his work.
Book Excerpt »
The Ballad Of Tommy LiPuma: The End Of The Road
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Music industry mogul Tommy LiPuma lived a rags-to-riches life, going from humble beginnings to the top of the music business. In this exclusive excerpt, we see Tommy at what would become his final farewell.
Exclusive First Listens »
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Even As We Speak, “Unknown”
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We are pleased to present for your viewing consideration the first look at Australian indie-pop band Even As We Speak’s new video from their comeback album Adelphi, due next month via Shelflife Records.