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Album Review: The New Abnormal by The Strokes (7/10)
When Rick Rubin takes on a legacy act (Johnny Cash, Mick Jagger), he drills down to the core of the artist’s craft and enhances it. The Strokes were always somewhat ... -
Signing Story: Lawrence
Brother and sister Clyde and Gracie Lawrence currently reside in New York City (their actual original hometown!), the hotbed of indie bands. Their success story, however, is due to their ... -
James Intveld's Birthday Party at the Palomino Club
For one night, LA’s beloved Palomino Club, which closed in 1995 after nearly 50 years as the city’s country music home ground, was exhumed in celebration of country-rockabilly stalwart James ... -
Elvis Costello and Blondie at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA
On a warm August night, Blondie took to the stage and put on a fun, crowd-pleasing show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Debbie Harry, always a fashion-forward person, ... -
Signing Story: Thick
Brooklyn-based trio Thick slaps sweet, harmonic vocals and biting lyrics on top of driving, rhythmic, punky guitars, providing some fresh girl power to 2019. The sound, if not the location of ... -
Peter Frampton on Key Moments of His Long Career
Since the release of his blockbuster solo record, Frampton Comes Alive, in 1976, and his indelible hit singles “Show Me the Way,” “Baby I Love Your Way” and “Do You ... -
Signing Story: Jason Hawk Harris
Los Angeles-based Jason Hawk Harris tried to veer away from his country roots in a pretty extreme way. He studied classical music composition at a small liberal arts college in ... -
Signing Story: Karolina Rose
When Karolina Rose graduated the prestigious Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania, it seemed unlikely that she would pursue a career in the music business—as an artist. One thing still ... -
Signing Story: Bad Suns
Los Angeles-based rock band Bad Suns has a strong pop bent, so signing with legendary LA punk label Epitaph seems an unlikely partnership. But according to singer/guitarist Christo Bowman, it’s ... -
Album Review: Call Me Lucky by Dale Watson (7/10)
Deep-throated Dale Watson effectively channels his classic country influences on this release, recorded in Memphis, utilizing his songwriting skills effectively. Songs including the title track and “The Dumb Song” are ...
