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Out of all the bands that emerged in the immediate aftermath of punk rock in the late ’70s, few were as enduring and popular as the Cure. Led through numerous incarnations by guitarist/vocalist Robert Smith, the band initially became well-known for its slow, gloomy dirges and Smith’s exaggeratedly gothic look, a public image that often hid the […]

From Birmingham, Alabama, Jahnah (pronounced Hannah) Camille’s songs capture the rollercoaster of teenage angst, heartbreak and introspection over a well-made bed of driving guitars and catchy, compact melodies. A five-track EP infused with anxiety and grit, ‘i tried to freeze light, but only remember a girl,’ is a shining introductory project smoothed over by Camille’s […]

Possessing a sound tapped from the oaken belly of a whiskey barrel, The Commoners are a 5 piece Roots/Rock outfit from Toronto, Canada. Offering their own blend of a tried and true musical mixture, the group pepper their sound with high-energy riffs, soulful vocals, and rich harmonies that combine to take the listener on a journey through […]

John Harrold Craigie III (born June 15, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller. Hailed as a “Modern-Day Troubadour” in the style of Woody Guthrie, Craigie’s comedic storytelling style has been compared to Mitch Hedberg, while his music and commitment to living on the road has drawn comparisons to Guthrie, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and Pete […]

Newcastle’s rising star Andrew Cushin is gearing up to release his debut album and will mark the milestone with a special event in the city centre. The 23-year-old is earning legions of fans across Europe as he continues to support Louis Tomlinson on the ‘Faith in the Future’ tour following his success supporting former One Direction singer in the […]

Seattle’s Candlebox emerged just as the early-’90s grunge scene was winding down. The band’s take on the genre diluted the punk and indie elements inherent in its original form and was more rooted in the bluesy, classic-style hard rock that grunge had ostensibly replaced. They found mainstream success in 1993 with the release of their […]

One of the most successful and enduring Australian bands of the post-punk era, the Church began their career with music that paid explicit homage to psychedelia and 1960s folk-rock, and with the passage of time they refined their own unique sound, fusing pop, art rock, progressive rock, and other flavors. Their 1981 debut Of Skins […]

“I try to take things I love and use them in a new way,” says triple Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Peter Case of his 16th solo album, Doctor Moan. Case brings his considerable songwriting ability to an 11-song collection, largely performed on piano, including his first solo recorded instrumental. Released by Sunset Blvd Records on March 31, Case’s piano-based […]

“We tried to stay away from getting stuck on a theme, but I think being back home for such an extended period of time after traveling so hard for the last ten years informed a lot about this album.”The music of Colony House—an indie rock band made up of brothers Will and Caleb Chapman, as […]

Live and in the studio, the Pittsburgh-based collective The Commonheart offers feel-good positivity, Golden Rule messaging, and sweat-soaked performances that nimbly ease through blues, vintage soul, and rock. The band is bonded by familial-like ties and a desire to foster spiritual uplift. Among its ranks are female backup singers, drums, bass, guitar, a horn section, and keyboards. […]