Favorite 20 EPs of 2020
Like film versus television, full-length records tend to get more attention than extended players. But as we have seen through […]
The Matinee ’20 November 13
It is Friday the 13th, but the entire year has been full of bad luck so today is just another […]
The Matinee ’20 June 10
The Matinee ’20 June 10 has 8 impressive new tracks to get you through this hump day. From haunting, serious, […]
Khruangbin & Leon Bridges – ‘Texas Sun’ (EP review)
Some things are just meant to be together. Peanut butter and jam, oil and vinegar, ham and cheese are all […]
Khruangbin & Leon Bridges share the smokey, funky “C-Side”
When Khruangbin and Leon Bridges announced they were collaborating on an album, we collectively celebrated. This was perfect harmony in […]
32 Most Anticipated Albums of 2020
Another year has arrived, which means it’s time to get excited about what music lies ahead. While many will be […]
The Mega Playlist of 2019
As we start to look ahead at what is to come in the year, the season also presents an opportunity […]
Favorite 50 Albums of 2018 – The Final 25
Yesterday, we shared the first 25 of our Favorite 50 Albums of 2018. Here are the remaining twenty-five, which is […]
Favorite Albums of 2018: Leon Bridges – ‘Good Thing’
Leon Bridges released Good Thing as a follow up to 2015’s Coming Home. We hear a nice evolution from the […]
Things We Loved at Newport Folk Festival 2018
Just like every other year, picking the highlights of a jam-packed Newport Folk Festival is a difficult task because each […]
Newport Folk Festival 2018 – Day 3 (photo essay)
A photo essay from Newport Folk Festival 2018 – Day 3. This is just one of four parts. The other […]
Weekend Showcase 4.10
As March continues to roar with wintry temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere, the music is heating up. The Weekend Showcase […]
The Matinee ’18 March 15th
For the most part, The Matinee ’18 March 15th edition is loud and robust. The music is meant for turning […]
Preview of Osheaga Music and Arts Festival – 2016
For over a decade, summer heralds the arrival of Montreal’s famed 3-day music and visual arts festival Osheaga. Now in its […]
Our 50 Favorite Albums of 2015 – The Full List
For ease, here is the complete list of our Favorite 50 Albums of 2015. Click on the sub-heading below to […]
50 Favorite Albums of 2015 – Part 3
Today, we reach the final 20 of our 50 Favorite Albums of 2015. From riot grrrl to psychedelic pop, from contemporary […]
ACL Festival Recap – Day 1
The first day of ACL was amazing even though it was super humid and cloudy, it was a full day […]
Newport Folk Festival July 24th Guide
It was just on Sunday that the Ottawa Bluesfest finished, but back on the road for another festival. This will […]
Mundo 20: Favorite Albums of the Second Quarter 2015
Every three months, we like to look back on some of the great albums that crossed our desks, landed in […]
Leon Bridges – ‘Coming Home’
There have been a lot of acts lately with a throwback and retro sound. Some of those artists put their […]