Album Reviews »
Harry Dean Stanton With The Cheap Dates: October 1993 (Omnivore)
October 1993 offers insight into the musical prowess of actor Harry Dean Stanton with his backing band The Cheap Dates. This new collection offers studio cuts and a scorching live set, and shows just how damn fine a musician Stanton happened to be.
Song Of The Day »
Song Of The Day: Drivin N Cryin, “Straight To Hell”
The Recoup Song Of The Day for Friday, February 12th is “Straight To Hell” by Drivin N Cryin, taken from the Blank Records release Live At The Print Shop.
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 »
All I Can Say (Oscilloscope Laboratories)
When Blind Melon frontman Shannon Hoon died unexpectedly in 1995, he left behind thousands of hours of video recordings. All I Can Say gives us a haunting, raw, and occasionally moving glimpse into the life and rollercoaster success of a young man doomed to self-destruct.
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 »
FIRST LISTEN: The Catenary Wires, “Mirrorball”
We are pleased as punch to share with you the first single from indiepop veterans The Catenary Wires, from their forthcoming new single.
Farewell »
Song Of The Day: Charley Pride, “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'”
We remember the late Charley Pride, the country crooner who broke racial lines in an all-white genre, who passed away this weekend at the age of 86.