Welcome to the first New Music Friday for March 2024. Bruce Dickinson embarks on a solo journey with “The Mandrake Project,” bringing his signature energy outside of Iron Maiden. BryhM, the intriguing collaboration between Bruce […]
Author: Shaun Smith
Talisk To Return To Ardmore On Sunday
The most charismatic Celtic trad band in the world, Talisk, will stop in the Philadelphia region this weekend, bringing a new member to the Ardmore Music Hall on Sunday. The three-piece band from Glasgow, Scotland, […]
New Music Friday, Feb. 23, 2024
This week’s New Music Friday brings a fascinating mix of genres and artists all released Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Leading the pack, Ghetts unleashes “On Purpose, with Purpose” and MGMT returns with “Loss of Life.” […]
Tedeschi Trucks Band Doubles Down In Atlantic City
The powerhouse Tedeschi Trucks Band kicked off its Duces Wild Tour with Little Feat for two nights, Feb. 16-17, 2024, at Hard Rock Hotel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. For its first tour of […]
New Music Friday, Feb. 16, 2024
This week’s New Music Friday breathes life into the final days of winter, showcasing a diverse array of artists and their vibrant new releases. This week, I’m stoked about the latest album by southern rock […]
Brittany Howard Answers ‘What Now?’ In Her Latest Album
“What Now?” That question was invoked by the title and the 12 tracks within the latest album by singer-songwriter and guitarist Brittany Howard. In 2012, I first fell in love with Howard’s voice as the […]
New Music Friday, Feb. 9, 2024
This week’s New Music Friday for Feb. 9, 2024 brings an eclectic mix of sounds to warm up your playlist. At the top of my list are Brittany Howard’s “What Now” and Helado Negro’s “Phasor.” […]
J. Mascis Has The Answer With ‘What Do We Do Now’
It’s intriguing how memories imprint themselves in our brains. I distinctly remember my introduction to Dinosaur Jr. through a T-shirt worn by one of the most significant people in my life — Anthony Ventura. In […]
New Music Friday, Feb. 2, 2024
Just like a record skipping, it’s New Music Friday once again, this time for Groundhog Day, Feb. 2, 2024. We know we are in store for six more weeks of fresh music, so why not […]
Torres Expands Her Sound On ‘What An Enormous Room’
“What An Enormous Room” pulled me into its world with its inviting and hypnotic tones. From the opening track, “Happy man’s shoes,” Mackenzie Scott, better known as Torres, shapes the room with her funky and […]