One of our favorite albums of this year came out in February when Unknown Mortal Orchestra released their hotly-anticipated second full-length. II is a near-masterpiece from the young band, ably meshing soul … Read more
Who would have imagined that Sixto Rodriguez would end up performing on one of the most famous stages in the world at this point in his life? Certainly not Rodriguez … Read more
After making a big debut last year, the CBGB Festival returns this October with a new set of dates and a new collection of artists celebrating the best in underground … Read more
Over the course of a 20-year career, Mark Kozelek has established himself as one of the most consistent and prolific songwriters working today. 2013 has been an especially busy year … Read more
This week, the Capitol Theatre is hosting a throwback night of sorts: power-poppers Fountains of Wayne (they of “Stacy’s Mom” fame) headline a bill featuring ’90s icons Soul Asylum and … Read more
Joe Fletcher is one of our favorite new musical discoveries. With his band The Wrong Reasons, the former high school English teacher presents a liquor-soaked take on Americana that’s equal … Read more
There are three things in life that are consistent: death, taxes, and Superchunk. The North Carolina punk band have been a consistent force in underground music since they formed in … Read more
If you missed the Howlin’ Brothers the last time they swung by Hill Country, you missed what was definitely a “howlin’” good time!…okay, we’re very sorry about that. Seriously, though, … Read more
This year, the worlds of rock & roll and technology collide in Silicon Valley for the C2SV Conference; three days of good times with the true innovators in both fields. … Read more
Alt-country has its fair share of iconoclasts, but few deliberately march to the beat of their own drum the way Robbie Fulks does. Equal parts smart-aleck and confessional singer/songwriter, the … Read more
