Blake Berglund – ‘Realms’ (album premiere)
Making music is tough. Selling music is even tougher, so when you hear of an artist who pounded the streets […]
The Matinee August 31st
Most of the nine songs on the Matinee August 31st edition could be considered throwbacks. The artists channel some of […]
Nadine Shah – ‘Holiday Destination’ (album review)
Holiday Destination by Nadine Shah In her five-year career, Nadine Shah has established herself as one of music’s most gifted […]
Melodic Tonic ’17, August 30th
Today’s mid-week serving of new music cocktails is a dark and stormy blend. We start with some brooding synth-pop and […]
The Matinee August 29th
Simplicity can be beautiful, exhilarating, and brilliant, and this is the theme of The Matinee August 29th edition. Even the […]
King Nun – Finsbury Pub, London (photo essay)
This week, I counted how many bands I’ve photographed so far in 2017. King Nun came in at 203rd place. I’ve […]
Widowspeak – ‘Expect the Best’ (album review)
A pattern has emerged in Widowspeak‘s albums. Their self-titled debut was stripped back, deliciously haunting dream-folk – or what they […]
Gordi – ‘Reservoir’ (album review)
Reservoir by Gordi The past 24 months have been a whirlwind for Sophie Payten, who goes by the alias Gordi. […]
The Matinee August 28th
Today is a mix of six songs that will hopefully get our minds off the major flooding and destruction from […]
Fluffer Pit Parties – Deap Vally, Baby in Vain, and Yassassin (photo essay)
Deap Vally Not only is Deap Vally‘s Femejism one of my favourite names for an album; it’s quite possibly one […]
Weekend Showcase 3.33
Can you believe that it’s already the final week of August? Summer is almost but the music still sizzles, and […]
Saturday Sampler August 26th
Yesterday, Wendy and Ben featured only two artists from the US on The Matinee August 25th edition. For the Saturday […]
First Impressions: The War on Drugs – ‘A Deeper Understanding’ (album review)
Only a handful of artists and bands have a pristine discography. Few groups consistently produce albums that are instant classics. […]
The Matinee August 25th
From a powerful political song to some cool rockers to a groovy disco-pop number, The Matinee August 25th is the […]
Radio Wolf – “Song on the Radio” (feat. Marika Gauci) (single premiere)
No matter your age, most everyone has a soft spot for ’80s music. Unlike any other period, the music of […]
Sophie Coran – “All That Matters” (single premiere)
With her smoky-soulful voice and hypnotic, jazz-infused arrangements, Sophie Coran‘s “All That Matters” is a song of obsession…with a twist. […]
The Matinee August 24th
Whether you’re looking for an edgy, post-apocalyptic song; a get-of-your-seat Motown number; some gnarly indie-rock; or something foul yet delightfully […]
Nicole Atkins – ‘Goodnight Rhonda Lee’ (Album Review)
Nicole Atkins has been one of the most consistent sources of great music over the last ten years. Her debut […]
Melodic Tonic ’17 August 23rd
Today’s menu of new music cocktails is full of sensual treats. These six songs from American, Australian, and Greek artists […]
The Matinee August 22nd
The term “global citizen” use to be a passing reference for a globetrotter, but now hundreds of millions of people […]