Indie rockers Vampire Weekend gave New York a bit of an Easter surprise when they appeared at the city’s Easter parade colorfully dressed and accompanied by a megaphone-toting Steve Buscemi. … Read more
We’re pretty sure there’s no way for the Rolling Stones to do something discreetly. Once you get to Rolling Stones-status, there’s really no going back. Which is why there’s so … Read more
It’s been almost a year since the death of the ever-talented, ever-charming and ever-colorful singer/drummer of the Band, Levon Helm. The musician will be celebrated in a new documentary, Ain’t … Read more
After months and months of suffering from various health problems, Morrissey has had to officially cancel his tour. Fans may have missed out on his shows, but they will have … Read more
Omaha rock-band Desaparecidos (Spanish for “disappeared ones”) recently reappeared for a U.S. tour that brought fans back to their rebellious high school years. The band, comprised of Landon Hedges, Matt … Read more
1969: It was the Fab Four’s final show, so why not pull a little stunt and go out in style? The Beatles play a show on the roof of Apple … Read more
This long overdue recap of the bird-voiced Canned Heat co-founder / singer / guitarist / harpist / environmentalist Alan Wilson cherry picks his contributions to that band. Heat aficionados won’t … Read more
After a few weeks of rumors and leaked photos of posters, the official lineup for this year’s Lollapalooza festival is here, and it’s a doozy. The massive Chicago festival will … Read more
Phil Ramone, the legendary award-winning producer and musician who worked on albums by the likes of Paul Simon and Billy Joel, died this weekend. He was 72 years old. Ramone … Read more
Like looking out a bay window at the grey poetry that is life, Jeff Black’s music is immediate in its grip and touching in its view of humanity. Black is … Read more
