The Source Family – The Source Family (Drag City)
Much like the documentary film this album is a soundtrack of, The Source Family explores the strange world of the enigmatic cult leader Father Yod and his commune. During the … Read more
Reviews
Frank Turner – Tape Deck Heart (Interscope)
English rocker Frank Turner is what happens when the tattooed rebel cousin of the Kooks trades thrashing guitars and whisky-drenched snarling for delicate fingerpicking and whisky-drenched crooning. But after listening … Read more
Ray Wylie Hubbard – Hill Country Live (New York, NY)
“Snake Farm—sounds a little bit nasty. Snake Farm—well it pretty much is,” was Ray Wylie Hubbard’s opening salvo, and it pretty well described the deliciously naughty set which followed. Hubbard’s … Read more
Todd Rundgren – Bearsville Theater (Woodstock, NY)
Heading to Rundgren’s sold-out show at the Bearsville Theatre near Woodstock NY, I remembered the ’70s and the slow-paced hits I loved such as “Hello it’s Me.” I knew that … Read more
The History Of The Eagles (Capitol)
Whether or not the Eagles are your thing, their mark on American rock ‘n’ roll is undeniable. Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 is one of the best-selling albums of all time, and here … Read more
Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements (MVD Visual)
As a rule, I tend to steer clear of “band documentaries,” especially when they’re made without the artists or their music. Color Me Obsessed is different, though. After taking a … Read more
Pure X – Mercury Lounge (New York, NY)
The unseasonable May chill last night was enough that you could see your breath at points, but it wasn’t enough to stop a crowd of eager New Yorkers from crowding … Read more
Fitz & The Tantrums – More Than Just A Dream (Elektra)
The ever-fashionable and ever-retro sextet returns with its sophomore album, More Than Just a Dream. Known for their smart indie-pop-soul sounds that mix genres and traverse generations—from the ‘60s to … Read more
Commander Cody & His Modern Day Airmen – Live From The Island…
Commander Cody (George Frayne), with an evolving cast of musicians, has been around since 1967 after forming the original group in Ann Arbor. Although there have been multiple personnel configurations and … Read more
Indie Soul Mixer – Drom (New York, NY)
The eighth annual networking event, produced by British DJ/Music Promoter Mike Ashley and New York soul artist Dexter Myers, gave the independent soul music community a big evening for a … Read more
