One of my favorite quotes is of course something that I can’t find on the internet. I am almost positive I heard Utah Philips say it, so it could have been anyone. But here goes: […]
Tag: rock
‘Zappa’ Is A Portrait Of An Uncompromising Artist At Work
When I was growing up, Frank Zappa was something of a mythical creature. It seemed like he was part guitar god and part political rebel. I was pretty young when Zappa died but music has […]
Haim Puts Legendary Effort Into ‘Women In Music Pt. III’
I can’t think of any trio of musicians in recent memory that I like as much as Haim since I discovered The Beastie Boys when I was 13-years-old. I first found the Los Angeles-based sister-led […]
Episode 6 – Ventnor Summer Concert Series Preview
Shaun talks to the members of Boycot and The Mountain Waves about the Ventnor Summer Concert Series. Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn and here. Recorded Saturday, April 7 at Ventnor Coffee with Boycot founders Tyler […]
Episode 3 – New Music Friday And Ben Folds Review
Shaun Smith talks about new music releases from Friday, April 21 and talks to Adam Hernandez about the Ben Folds concert on Friday at Borgata in Atlantic City. You can listen via Libsyn, iTunes […]
Sundara Karma Feeds Off The Energy Of Teenage Tension
On its debut album, Sundara Karma nails 12 indie rock tracks that combine youthful play and smart songwriting.
Dawes Releases Surprise Live Album As A Valentine To Fans
Valentine’s Day can be full of surprises. Folk-rock band Dawes sent a valentine to its fans in the form of a new live album, “We’re All Gonna Live,” on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Recorded in January in […]
Foxygen Flaunts 70s Sound On ‘Hang’
Foxygen captures retro 70s Hollywood sounds using reel-to-reel recording and a 40-piece symphony orchestra on “Hang.”
Fresh Audio For Your Ears – Sundara Karma, Gone Is Gone, Dropkick Murphys, Halestorm and Dirty Projectors
New albums released by Sundara Karma, Gone is Gone and Dropkick Murphys – plus a new EP by Halestorm and a new single by Dirty Projectors #TheHighNote
Mornings With Conor
I spent a couple weeks waking up at 5 a.m. and listening to the latest Conor Oberst album “Ruminations.” Here’s what I learned.