Cindy Lawson returns with “The Reckoning”

“Karma’s a bitch and so am I”–The Reckoning Minneapolis punk rock veteran, Cindy Lawson, roars back onto the scene with “The Reckoning.” The track is a musical takedown of every fake, manipulating asshole out there who thinks they got away with murder, and Lawson is here to remind them that karma never sleeps. A staple of the local punk scene, Lawson has shared spaces with the likes of The Replacements and Soul Asylum. After a deep cut from the music industry, Lawson vanished for years before having the courage to emerge on stage again. Before that, everything to Lawson that … Continue reading Cindy Lawson returns with “The Reckoning”

Bass Drum of Death is Back & They’re Never Gonna Drink About You

By Jillian Jaramillo Mississippi’s Bass Drum of Death are back with their loudest and most energetic track yet! “Never Gonna Drink About You” is the second single from the band’s upcoming album SIX, set to drop on September 12th. After the release of their bluesy garage rock track, “Do Nothing,” frontman John Barrett describes “Never Gonna Drink About You” as: “Fizzy and busy.” According to press material, Barrett says about “Never Gonna Drink About You,” that he “really wanted to get as fast and noisy as possible with this one. The tone on the guitar solos might be my favorite … Continue reading Bass Drum of Death is Back & They’re Never Gonna Drink About You

Andy Bell Sets off on North American Solo Tour in October

By Morrighan Lee “Our very own Pride Icon delivered a set that many agreed was a highlight of the weekend, and perhaps the best he’s ever sounded.”—Attitude Andy Bell, lead singer of Erasure, is headed to North America for his first-ever solo tour beginning on October 3rd after successful tours of the UK and Europe. In May of this year, Bell released his album Ten Crowns, marking a significant milestone in his forty-year career as a musician. After its release, the album reached number 14 on the UK charts, which coincided with the start of his UK solo tour. When … Continue reading Andy Bell Sets off on North American Solo Tour in October

Reality Club Gears Up for Their First North American Tour

Indonesian rock band Reality Club is fresh off a success-high thanks to their 2023 studio album, Reality Club Presents… and are prepping for their first-ever North American tour. The tour begins March 3rd in Seattle, WA, and concludes March 22nd in Brooklyn, NYC. Consisting of Era Patigo (drums), Faiz Novascotia Saripudin (vocals, guitar), Fathia Izzati (vocals, keys), and Nugi Wicaksono (bass), the band received critical acclaim with the release of Reality Club Presents… grabbing the attention of NME and Hive Magazine. Reality Club also won two AMI (Anugrah Musik Indonesia) awards for “Best Alternative Album” and “Best Alternative Group.” Now, … Continue reading Reality Club Gears Up for Their First North American Tour

5 Tours to Fill Your 2024 Calendar

by Caitlyn Tarney The only thing better than music is live music. And there’s no better time to figure out your 2024 concert lineup. Take a look at some of the artists hitting the road next year, and don’t miss what could be your next dream show!  Olivia Rodrigo Olivia Rodrigo is a name that nobody could escape this year. The release of Rodrigo’s record-breaking sophomore album GUTS proved a successful follow-up to SOUR, which put Rodrigo on top of the charts in 2021. And starting this February, she’s bringing it to a city near you. Anyone who saw Rodrigo … Continue reading 5 Tours to Fill Your 2024 Calendar

Tyke James, of The Moss, on New Single, Life on the Road & “Keeping Life Spicy”

“I’ve always put everything I could into music,” says Tyke James, lead singer of acclaimed rock band, The Moss. He sits cozied up in his home, presumably somewhere in the mountains, looking jubilant and lively. After passing greetings, he’s ready to dive right into conversation about new music, new sounds, and all kinds of exploration.   The Moss just released their new single, “The Place That Makes Me Happy,” a lighthearted coming-of-age, indie-rock masterpiece about the constant search for a place that offers fulfillment. James mentions that he has always loved exploring – that he “takes adventure really seriously” – and … Continue reading Tyke James, of The Moss, on New Single, Life on the Road & “Keeping Life Spicy”

Tommy Stinson’s New Band Cowboys in The Campfire to Release Debut Album “Wronger”

Founding member of The Replacements, Tommy Stinson (also of Guns N’Roses, Soul Asylum, Bash & Pop, and Perfect), and his good friend Chip Roberts makeup the duo Cowboys in The Campfire. Their debut album, Wronger, will drop on June 2nd of this year. Described as “the most American album” Stinson has ever made, Wronger will coincide with a tour starting in Nashville, Tennessee.  Tommy Stinson intends to keep Cowboys in The Campfire on the road. “Chip and I are going to make a real run for it with this record,” Stinson says. “I’ve got some ideas; they’re just in my head … Continue reading Tommy Stinson’s New Band Cowboys in The Campfire to Release Debut Album “Wronger”

Jon Spencer & The HITmakers Begin Winter Tour!

“We are back–primed and loaded–ready to bring the HITS to all the rockers!”– Jon Spencer Legendary king of weird-cool, Jon Spencer (Pussy Galore, The Blues Explosion) hits the road with his new act, Jon Spencer & The HITmakers on January 24th in Cambridge, Massachusetts the Middle East., wrapping up on February 4th in Ridgewood, New York at TV Eye. The tour will also showcase talent by Bob Bert (Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore), and Sam Coomes (Quasi, Heatmiser). Recently, Spencer released his latest album, Spencer Gets It Lit, described as typical of the “Spenceresque sound,” wielding “electro art-pop beats” and stamped … Continue reading Jon Spencer & The HITmakers Begin Winter Tour!

Sharon Van Etten Announces New Album, ‘We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong’ 

Indie-folk musician Sharon Van Etten has announced a new album, We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong, set to release on May 6th. The album will be Van Etten’s sixth studio album, following the successful Remind Me Tomorrow (2019). The new album will not contain her latest singles, “Porta” or “Used To It.”   According to a press statement, We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong highlights the questions that arise within us when we think the world—especially our personal one—is ending. Much of the new album was strung together from experiences of loss, growth, and transformation, and the terror that those experiences ignite … Continue reading Sharon Van Etten Announces New Album, ‘We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong’