LENOX, Mass – It was something still a bit new for veteran rocker Beck, and something really different for many…
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The truth behind a generational anthem and how mainstream media profits from disparaging youth
In the context of music’s cultural influence, the explosive power of Beck’s 1994 hit song, “Loser,” is difficult to overstate….
Tanglewood’s 2024 Popular Artist Series kicks-off with John Fogerty and Roger Daltrey
The Popular Artists Series at Tanglewood in Lenox, Mass., kicked off its 2024 schedule with a bang – not just…
Album Review: Who Can See Forever Soundtrack by Iron & Wine
We are huge Iron & Wine fans. Sam Beam is just phenonomenal songwriter, composer and musician. So, it was a…
The Pogues’ Shane MacGowan Laid to Rest with a Typically-Upbeat Irish Funeral
It was standing room only at the joyous funeral services today commemorating the life and music of The Pogues’ frontman Shane MacGowan .
The Mysterious Beauty of Sound, Vol. II – From Ringing Rocks to Victorian ‘Monstre Rock’
In Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania, Ringing Rocks Park‘s namesake is also its main attraction. This rare park attracts locals and…
Best Indie Folk Albums Ever, Vol. II – Gregory Alan Isakov’s ‘This Empty Northern Hemisphere’
Gregory Alan Isakov’s “This Empty Northern Hemisphere” stands as a masterwork that beckons its listeners on an odyssey through introspection…
Best Indie Folk Albums of the 2000s, Vol. I – Iron & Wine’s ‘Our Endless Numbered Days’
Artist: Iron and Wine Album: Our Endless Numbered Days Released: March 23, 2004 The game-changing 2004 album Our Endless Numbered…
Best Post-Punk Albums Ever, Vol. II – Television’s ‘Marquee Moon’
Television’s Marquee Moon is a landmark album in the world of punk and alternative rock, released in 1977. With its…
Best Post-Punk Albums Ever, Vol. I – The Fall’s ‘This Nation’s Saving Grace’
A Sonic Exploration of Chaos and Commentary: The Fall’s “This Nation’s Saving Grace” Album Review Released in 1985, “This Nation’s…
Indie Band of the Week – The Elected
Introducing The Elected, a band that effortlessly blends indie folk and alternative rock with heartfelt storytelling and infectious melodies. Led…
R.I.P. – Andy Rourke, 59, bassist for The Smiths
Andy Rourke, the immensely talented bass player of the iconic band, The Smiths, has passed away at age 59. Rourke’s…