The weekly run down of the past week’s featured new music – a.k.a. Weekend Showcase 2.19 edition – features an even 50 songs, which is nine songs and 160 minutes shorter than the Grateful Dead tribute album, Day of the Dead. The past included 2 premieres, 7 albums reviews, 1 Mundo list, and 42 other singles. Ten countries are represented, […]

The Matinee May 19th edition is another extended one featuring eight great new songs (well, relatively new). There are some upbeat numbers, some euphoric pop-rock anthems, and cool, intimate songs. It’s perfect for a Thursday or Friday, wherever you may be.   Alex the Astronaut – “Holes In The Story” (New York City, USA via Sydney, Australia) Before getting into […]

There’s only one word to describe Lee Miles – throwback. Under the moniker, Chief Ghoul, Miles’ music revolves around three things – his voice, his guitar, and his stories. With his second LP, III, Miles’ songs come to life despite the minimalistic approach.  There are no synths, no backing band (although Miles may step on a stomp box or tap on […]

Our weekly playlist of some awesome new music from the not so-distant-past. The playlist is at the bottom, but if there’s a track that you want to repeatedly hear, click on the song title. If you like what you hear from an artist, click on their name. “Kissing Booth”, the top-tapping, knee-slapping, rocker from Austin, Texas native, LA-based Vanderocker. The […]

“Bed of Nails” from Chicago singer-songwriter Lee Miles – a.k.a. Chief Ghoul – has been described as “spooky blues, alt-rock, Americana”, which is an apt description for this awesome track. Miles is set to release his new album, III, this spring. “Bed of Nails” is part of our Weekend Showcase for February 20th, a playlist of new music from the […]