I haven’t been going out much at night this winter. Look what I’ve been missing right outside my door Hope you are well! We are in an attic freeze with snow and more snow. – J. in Lincoln, Nebraska And here’s a similar light discovered in East Portland on 2/11/2021, the first night of the …
Month: February 2021
The Tequila Shot Every college student and football tailgater knows that chant. You lick the skin on the back of your hand between the thumb and pointer finger and shake salt on, then grab a lime wedge with the same hand. With your free hand, you grab a shot of tequila and in time with …
Boy’sClub gets into your face and under your skin like a festering zit that begs for your attention. The mounting pressure of their sound and story erupt across the complexion of their fun-escent punky breakout, and it is as intriguing as a mirror. Dopey & Cobainesque, they turn snarling and burst the bubble of your …
(February 5, 2021 — Santa Monica, CA) Fresh off a GOLDEN GLOBE® nomination and the release of her debut album, Not Your Muse, Celeste returns with a fresh, enchanting take on the timeless lullaby “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” She teamed up with Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian mission to space, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to record the …
The Legends are back with a fuzzy, jangly and, yes, even powerful new single called “What’s Going On?”. Featuring critically acclaimed 27 year old folk singer Vilma Flood on vocals. Swedish mastermind Johan Angergård (Club 8, Acid House Kings, Djustin, Pallers) has released seven albums under his The Legends moniker and is working on a number of new …
“This song was incredibly therapeutic for me – coming from a place of fear and mistrust and finally saying it out loud. Gabe has been in a relationship for a long time and, by comparison, being thrown into something completely new and terrifying, it’s the first time the two of us have had really contrasting experiences …
On March 5th the three piece band PALESKIN, with a love for Trap and Alternative Rock, are about to release thier album Joy is Temporary, Pain is Constant. With influences from dark and heavy music combined with emotional lyrics, trap beats and ambient soundscapes PALESKIN have developed a new, modern sound. “Joy Is Temporary, Pain Is Constant is about all …
“I usually have visuals that come straight to my head when I think about a song, but for some reason this song didn’t bring visuals to my brain… And then we were waiting for our Starbucks, and we were like, ‘What if it was at the mall?’”– Billie Eilish Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Billie Eilish …
On Saturday, I heard an interview on my favorite radio show, This Is Hell, hosted by Chuck Mertz on WNUR (89.3 FM in Chicago), with Flint Taylor and Jeffrey Haas. These two guys founded the People’s Law Center. Go to episode 1288 to listen to the interview. https://www.thisishell.com/Haas wrote a book about the Fred Hampton murder. The …
JOE WONG will release the deluxe version of his debut album Nite Creatures on Friday, February 5th via Decca Records. Produced by Mary Timony (Ex Hex, Helium) and featuring performances from Timony, Mary Lattimore, Jon Natchez (War on Drugs), Craig Wedren (Shudder to Think), Anna Waronker (that dog.), Steven Drozd (Flaming Lips) and more. The Deluxe version of Nite Creatures will feature instrumental versions of …
Singer-songwriter Joe Pug has announced a new album, The Diving Sun, which brings together lost gems from his various studio sessions with producers Duane Lundy (Jim James, Ben Sollee) and Kenneth Pattengale (The Milk Carton Kids, Joy Williams) along with new songs recorded in quarantine. What began as a process of collecting archived session files for a B-sides album morphed into an …
All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free and the legendary Don McLean are bringing their special rendition of “American Pie” to life with the brand-new video for their collaboration on the time-tested anthem – out now. The clip visually enhances the making of this all-vocal rendition of “American Pie” – spotlighting each Home Free member and their individual parts as they come together …
The Daiquiri As America rocketed toward the end of the 1800s, new cocktails were being produced at a dizzying pace. Bartenders were looking to all types of new ingredients to add to old standbys, and to create new and unique drinks. Gins, vermouths, and champagnes were all trending dry, while liqueurs were being used to replace sugar. …
Overpowering roots rockers Heavy Feather are back with new music. Their upcoming sophomore album Mountain of Sugar is to be released by The Sign Records in spring 2021. The third single leading up to the album is entitled “Love Will Come Easy” and is out now on all streaming platforms. When Heavy Feather’s first album Débris …