Robbie Williams seems to be juggling three careers these days. There's the mega pop star who last released the album Heavy Entertainment Show in 2016. There's the swing and jazz star who last released Swings Both Ways in 2013. And there's the "b-sides"...
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#songoftheday / #amlistening = BUCKCHERRY: “HEAD LIKE A HOLE” (NINE INCH NAILS COVER)
Buckcherry's new album Warpaint isn't out until March 8th, but they've already blessed us with the first single, a kick-ass rendition of Nine Inch Nails' "Head Like A Hole," which happens to be my all-time favorite Nine Inch Nails song. Meanwhile, Buckcherry is...
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#songoftheday / #amlistening = Kid Koala: “Allotropic”
Do you like to listen to music when you draw? Or when you chill out? Or go to bed at night? If any of these things appeal to you then you should adore Kid Koala's ambient "Allotropic," one of the wonderous instrumental songs from his Music to...
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CONCERT REVIEW: moon tooth // cryptodira // chuggernaut // sundress: BOSTON 12/8/18
review and photos by Joshua Bernard When I was younger, I used to be really into local, underground music. I would find local bands and follow their careers, attend their shows, and watch some of them go from being little local bands to somewhat major bands. I loved the intimacy of being able...
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#albumoftheday / #nowlistening = MYLENE FARMER: DESOBEISSANCE
Mylène Farmer – often called the Madonna of France – is my favorite female solo artist on the planet and has been ever since I bought her album Anamorphosée back in 1998 and immediately fell in love with her unique voice, both in terms of how her delicate singing pleases my ears and...
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#songoftheday / #amlistening = Starbreaker – “How Many More Goodbyes”
Tony Harnell and Magnus Karlsson have done it again. “How Many More Goodbyes” is easily as brilliant as “Pure Evil,” the first single from their forthcoming album, Dysphoria. ...
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A WICKED SENSATION: An Interview with Anthony Esposito of Red Dragon Cartel
interview by Michael McCarthy photos by Joe Gorelick Red Dragon Cartel videos directed by Joe Gorelick If you were into heavy metal in the early ’90s, then chances are you were a fan of Lynch Mob, guitarist George Lynch’s post-Dokken band. Their debut album, Wicked Sensation, performed as well as a Dokken album...
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#songoftheday / #amlistening = Shy FX – “Roll The Dice” feat. Stamina MC & Lily Allen
As a child of original UK reggae, a student of sound system culture, and a brave innovator on the frontline of the jungle/drum 'n' bass revival, DJ and producer Shy FX has his finger pressed firmly on the pulse of today's British urban music...
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BIG LOVE FOR SHE WANTS REVENGE: AN INTERVIEW WITH ADAM BRAVIN
interview by Michael McCarthy “They’re like if The Cure, New Order and Nine Inch Nails went through a blender and came out tasting like the greatest Frappuccino ever,” I recall saying to a friend while trying to explain She Wants Revenge’s invigorating sound was like over a decade ago when their self-titled debut...
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#albumoftheday / #amlistening = DOE PAORO: SOFT POWER
Doe Paoro’s Soft Power album is her generation’s answer to Carole King’s Tapestry. Heartfelt, earnest singer-songwriter tunes with thought-provoking and insightful lyrics made with real instruments, including lots of smooth piano. All decorated with a wide variety of influences. For example, “Over” has a distinct Motown vibe while other tracks, like “Guilty” and...
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#albumoftheday / #amlistening = WE THE KINGS: GREETINGS FROM THE SANDBAR
I was excited when I heard that We The Kings were releasing a Christmas album. When I finally heard the album, entitled Greetings From The Sandbar, I didn’t know what to make of it. Why? Because it doesn’t sound much like We The Kings. Not because it’s Christmas music, but because it’s not...
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UP CLOSE WITH JANN KLOSE: HIS SECOND LOVE IS POP INTERVIEW
interview by Michael McCarthy When you listen to Jann Klose’s albums, you’ll immediately wonder one thing: why isn’t this guy a household name already? To my ears, the pop-rock singer/songwriter is his generation’s equivalent of Paul Simon or Paul McCartney. His songs are that varied and uplifting, full of boundless energy drawn from...
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#songoftheday / #amlistening = FFS (FOR FUCKS SAKE): “ENGLISH SKIES”
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#songoftheday / #amlistening = SHE WANTS REVENGE: “BIG LOVE”
"Staring at your own reflection / thinking of the things that you've done / you're hoping for a change of direction / or maybe just a place in the sun," goes the first part of the chorus to She Wants Revenge's exquisite comeback single, "Big Love."...
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A DRAG QUEEN BUT NOT A DRAG: AN INTERVIEW WITH YAYAH
interview by Michael McCarthy all photos by Chris Bogard (@chrisbogard_ on Instagram) all videos filmed by Rebecca Cave ### I first interviewed Camryn Nichols way back in 2013 when he was one half of the indie pop duo Ugly Bunny along with Gwendolyn Giles. Their album Tokyo was one of my favorites that year and...
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