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    • How The Right Lost Its Mind
      How The Right Lost Its Mind is a history lesson from longtime conservative Charles J. Sykes on how the Right went wrong and ultimately ended up at Trump.  
    • John Maus Shares Trippy Football-Themed Video for New Song “Touchdown,” Announces Tour
      John Maus has shared a video for a brand new song, "Touchdown." Both the song and the video reference football (of the American variety). Jennifer Juniper Stratford directed the trippy video, which starts with a player taking a knee and continues with images of players in red against a black background. Maus shows up as a coach. Watch it below. Mau […]
    • Premiere: Garbage “Only Happy When It Rains (rare acoustic version)” from The Glamour & The Squalor
      Releasing digitally on November 3rd and on CD December 1st from Lakeshore Records, The Glamour & The Squalor Original Soundtrack features rare radio performances from Collins' show, including cuts by Garbage, Sebadoh, Death Cab for Cutie, Mudhoney, and others.
    • Fat Tuesday
      Unfortunately Fat Tuesday doesn’t live up to its energetic namesake. 
    • Hamilton Leithauser Shares Video for “Heartstruck (Wild Hunger)” (Song Features Angel Olsen)
      Last year Hamilton Leithauser of The Walkmen teamed up with Rostam Batmanglij (formerly of Vampire Weekend) to release a collaborative album, I Had a Dream That You Were Mine, via Glassnote. Then a couple of weeks back he shared a brand new song, "Heartstruck (Wild Hunger)," that featured the guest vocals of Angel Olsen. 
    • Spoon Share “Do I Have to Talk You Into It” Video Featuring Crazy Photoshop Tutorial
      Spoon released a new album, Hot Thoughts, back in March via Matador. They also just put out a 10th anniversary reissue of 2007's Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga on Merge. Now the band have shared a new video for Hot Thoughts track "Do I Have to Talk You Into It."
    • A flame my love, a frequency
      Cécile Schott (aka Colleen) likes to keep it fresh. Having only recently introduced vocals to her immaculate ambient compositions, the French multi-instrumentalist throws up another curveball on Colleen's sixth LP by dropping her instrumental mainstay—the viola da gamba—for a Septavox synthesizer.
    • Premiere: Jo Goes Hunting’s Iceland Airwaves Mixtape
      Our Iceland Airwaves mixtape series returns this week with more hidden gems from the upcoming festival.
    • Spirited Away
      Spirited Away – Academy Award winner for Best Animated Feature – is Hayao Miyazaki’s most wildly imaginative film, and a masterpiece of modern animation.
    • NOFF 2017 That’s a Wrap
      After nine incredible (and exhausting) days chockablock with films, parties, roundtables and events, the 28th New Orleans Film Festival came to a close this past Thursday.

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    • Premiere: Cimo Fränkel - 'Never Give Up' October 23, 2017
      Super smooth R&B with a tropical taste...Coming of age in Amsterdam, Cimo Fränkel was always surrounded by music. The young vocalist's father was a funk musician, allowing him access to a library of sharp influences and inspired music. Yet there was something else. Taught to be independent, Cimo seized this with both hands, vowing to take control of […]
    • Polaris Prize Winner Lido Pimienta Announce UK Show October 23, 2017
      Toronto based talent is flying across the Atlantic...Polaris Prize winner Lido Pimienta has announced plans for a rare UK show. The Colombian-born and Toronto based artist returned last year, releasing her astonishing album 'La Papessa'. An exploration of race, identity, sexuality, and more, it also stood out as a vivid left of centre pop document, […]
    • Gemma Collins Meeting Stormzy Is So Pure October 23, 2017
      This will beat those Monday blues...Gemma Collins made a spectacular appearance at the Radio 1 Teen Awards over the weekend. Accidentally falling offstage, the reality television star spawned a new meme with the simple slip of a foot. But that's not all she got up to - at one point Gemma Collins crossed paths with Stormzy and that moment was so, so pure […]
    • Liam Gallagher To Play Finsbury Park Show October 23, 2017
      Special one-day event announced...Liam Gallagher is set to play a special show in London's Finsbury Park next year. The Oasis icon shot to number one with new album 'As You Were', notching up more than 100,000 sales in just one week. With each live show upping the ante still further, Liam Gallagher has announced plans for a huge show at Finsbu […]
    • Premiere: Glass Mountain - 'Gin Flows Through My Veins' October 23, 2017
      Something special from Bradford...Glass Mountain hail from Bradford, a city with a small, but incredibly fertile, creative scene. Taking their name from a David Hockney artwork, the band's sound is drenched in visual allusion, matching the size and scope of Sigur Ros, say, to something rather more personal. Working alongside DIY powerhouse Hide & Se […]
    • Clap Your Hands Say Yeah On The Shifting Nature Of Independence October 23, 2017
      Alec Ounsworth writes for Clash...Clap Your Hands Say Yeah were one of the first groups to break solely via the internet. The band's music was exchanged by fans, a digitally-enhanced hype circuit that spread across the globe, free from any barriers. 10 years on, the group are still claiming their independence. Leader Alec Ounsworth has steered Clap Your […]
    • Track Of The Day 23/10 - Woodes October 23, 2017
      'Dots'Melbourne artist Woodes is always evolving. With her profile blossoming the Australian artist recently embarked on a lengthy trip overseas, and this only served to spur her on. New cut 'Dots' was prompted by her travels, with Woodes picking up on this notion of distance to craft something personal. She explains: "The song evolv […]
    • Introducing... All Points East October 23, 2017
      It's a new festival for London's Victoria Park...New festival All Points East is set to launch in London's Victoria Park next year. The event will last 10 days in total, running between May 25th and June 3rd at the London park. The festival will include a three day event, alongside three stand alone shows and a variety of activities throughout […]
    • Where To Start... Metallica October 23, 2017
      A quick guide to the current Clash cover stars...Few bands have had the ability to endure 35 years together, let alone such a timeframe at the uppermost tier of rock music. Metallica have cleared pretty much every hurdle that’s been put in front of them - well maybe not that ill-fated Lou Reed collaboration… They’ve had countless number one albums, headlined […]
    • James Holden & The Animal Spirits Share 'The Animal Spirits' Clip October 23, 2017
      An entrancing clip directed by Dan Tombs...James Holden & The Animal Spirits is the latest project from the producer, and it features the singular talent in a group setting. New album 'The Animal Spirits' arrives on November 3rd, with the hypnotic electronics of the title track staking out a fresh chapter for James Holden. Dan Tombs has directe […]

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    • ACE FREHLEY TELLS EDDIE TRUNK THAT A KISS REUNION “COULD BE REALLY SPECIAL FOR THE FANS” October 22, 2017
      On October 9th, Ace Frehley was guest on Eddie’s radio show. Quotes from the interview appear below (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net. On whether he thinks his renewed friendship with Stanley and Simmons will eventually lead to his return to KISS: “”Well, Paul and Gene haven’t really talked to me about that. So until I get... Read more
    • TWISTED SISTER FRONTMAN DEE SNIDER THINKS VINTAGE T-SHIRTS ARE FOR TRUE METAL FANS, NOT A FASHION TREND October 21, 2017
      The New York Post reports: Think twice before taking on the vintage band T-shirt trend — at least, if you’re anywhere in the vicinity of Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider. The rocker took to Twitter earlier this week to vent about nonmetal fans wearing vintage metal band T-shirts. For Snider, it’s “sickening” and disrespectful to wear... Read more
    • 10/21: WARRANT/FIREHOUSE IN TULSA TOMORROW, BACK LIVE ON RADIO TUES, LA GUNS PODCAST October 21, 2017
      Had a great week in S FL catching up with some friends. I’m now in Tulsa where tomorrow I host another show in the concert series at the IDL Ballroom in the Brady District with Warrant and Firehouse, Rocket Science opens. Ever since I started coming to Tulsa back in 2007 I have many friends... Read more
    • WHITESNAKE BOOK, “THE PURPLE TOUR-A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY,” TO BE RELEASED IN DECEMBER October 20, 2017
      Rufus Stone Limited Editions has announced the publication of the first-ever official Whitesnake book, The Purple Tour-A Photographic Journey. In 2015, Whitesnake took its newest release, The Purple Album, around the world on “The Purple Tour”. Featuring epic reworkings of David Coverdale’s Deep Purple songs and a raft of Whitesnake classics, the tour was on […]
    • SONS OF APOLLO RELEASE VIDEO FOR “LOST IN OBLIVION,” ALBUM “PSYCHOTIC SYMPHONY” OUT TODAY October 20, 2017
      Sons Of Apollo–former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force)—has just released the Vicente Cordero-directed video for Lost In Oblivion from their highly anticipated debut albu […]
    • MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE 2018 FINAL PUBLIC SALE BEGINS TODAY (10/19) UPDATED LINEUP ANNOUNCED, EDDIE TRUNK HOSTING October 19, 2017
      As music fans begin to plan their 2018 vacations, Monsters Of Rock Cruise, the world’s premier hard rock/heavy metal experience at sea, has announced that its final public sale begins today (10/19). Limited cabins are available at MonstersOfRockCruise.com, with prices beginning at $1,299 per person, double occupancy. Government fees, taxes, and gratuities ar […]
    • RUSH TO RELEASE “A FAREWELL TO KINGS 40TH ANNIVERSARY” ON DECEMBER 1ST October 19, 2017
      On December 1st, Rush will release a lavish, new and expanded edition of the landmark album A Farewell to Kings — the fifth studio album originally released in 1977, which introduced the radio hit Closer To The Heart, album tracks A Farewell To Kings, Madrigal, Cinderella Man, as well as enduring fan favorites with Xanadu... Read more
    • TOM KEIFER RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR “THE WAY LIFE GOES” October 18, 2017
      Tom Keifer has released a new video for his song The Way Life Goes, the title track of the guitarist’s 2013 solo album, which will arrive as a deluxe edition on October 20th. Watch the clip below. To read more about this release, please click here.
    • BLACK SABBATH STREAM “PARANOID” FROM “THE END” October 18, 2017
      Black Sabbath have released a live video of their final performance of Paranoid, watch it below. The footage was captured at the band’s last-ever show at Birmingham’s Genting Arena in February and was the last track they played together before they took their final bow. It’s been lifted from the DVD and Blu-ray of Sabbath’s... Read more
    • THIRD ANNUAL “BOWL FOR RONNIE” CELEBRITY BOWLING TOURNAMENT RAISES $49,000 FOR CANCER FUND October 17, 2017
      The third annual Bowl For Ronnie Celebrity Bowling Tournament, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, took place on Friday, October 6th, 2017 at Pinz Bowling Center in Studio City, California. This year’s event brought in $49,000 for the Dio Cancer Fund, now in its eighth year of raising awareness and... Read more

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    • Sawdust City Music Festival July 27, 2017
      The inaugural Sawdust City Music Festival takes over Gravenhurst, Ontario this August long weekend. Running from August 4th – 6th the festival features performances from a plethora of talented artists from the area and all over Canada. Whether you want to check out the Muskoka music scene or experience the Jim Cuddy Family Band perform [...] Sawdust City Mus […]
    • Interview: Danko Jones July 21, 2017
      We sat down with John Calabrese, bassist of Danko Jones to talk about the band's impressive 20+ year career, most memorable moments and their newest album Wild Cat.  Interview: Danko Jones by Chart Attack | Chart Attack.
    • Interview: Kid Koala July 20, 2017
      Kid Koala chats with us about his chaotic party show Vinyl Vaudeville, his new album Music To Draw To: Satellite and working on . Interview: Kid Koala by Chart Attack | Chart Attack.
    • The Lemon Bucket Orkestra July 19, 2017
      A Toronto music staple Lemon Bucket Orkestra had humble origins as buskers in Kensington Market, the band’s ringleader Mark Marczyk spoke to the Chart Attack team about the evolution of LBO and their drive to keep performing live for (and with) their ever-growing audiences. The Lemon Bucket Orkestra by Chart Attack | Chart Attack.
    • Interview: Mix Master Mike July 17, 2017
      Mix Master Mike put on an epic show in Quebec City on Friday and again in Toronto last night. We chatted with him about his tour with Metallica and his new Virtual Reality work. Interview: Mix Master Mike by Chart Attack | Chart Attack.
    • Interview: The Dirty Nil July 14, 2017
      The Dirty Nil played one of their biggest shows in Canada yesterday. We caught up with the band just before the show to talk about opening for The Who, touring and Minimum R&B. Interview: The Dirty Nil by Chart Attack | Chart Attack.
    • Interview: A Tribe Called Red July 13, 2017
      A Tribe Called Red played their biggest show in Quebec yesterday at Festival d'été de Québec. We caught up with Bear Witness just prior to the festival to talk about We are the Halluci Nation. Interview: A Tribe Called Red by Chart Attack | Chart Attack.
    • FEQ in 2 Days! July 4, 2017
      Celebrating their 50th year this summer,  Festival d'été de Québec is throwing an epic bash from July 6th to July 16th. FEQ in 2 Days! by Chart Attack | Chart Attack.
    • Album Review: Prairie Cat’s Is Cary Pratt June 30, 2017
      The unconventional songwriter has been making waves with the release of his fourth album. Album Review: Prairie Cat’s Is Cary Pratt by Chart Attack | Chart Attack.
    • REVIEW: !!! (ChkChkChk) June 17, 2017
      Wednesday, June 14th at the Horseshoe Tavern: dance-punk at its finest REVIEW: !!! (ChkChkChk) by Chart Attack | Chart Attack.

Rock Chick of the Day: Bette Smith – Manchild

Posted by falconi5 on October 22, 2017

With Jetlagger the latest effort from Neo-Soul chanteuse Bette Smith is retro-cool in all the best of ways. From the Isaac Hayes cover “Do Your Thing” to the Staple Singers “City in the Sky,” there is not a bad tune in this bunch.

With a sound that brings to Mind Ike and Tina Turner as well as Sly and the Family Stone, your hair will be set on fire one minute, and the next you will be movin’ and groovin’.

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Cover Song of the Day: Lake Street Dive – Bohemian Rhapsody

Posted by falconi5 on October 22, 2017

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Live Video of the Day: Lake Street Dive — Lola (909 In Studio)

Posted by falconi5 on October 22, 2017

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Five Cool Ones – Five Cool Recently Released Records

Posted by falconi5 on October 14, 2017

As artists rush to find that sweet release spot between having their album fade into obscurity by the time the Christmas season rolls around and full on holiday buying frenzy, October just might be the pound for pound the best release month of the year. Hear are five that have tickled our earlobes.

St. Vincent – Masseduction

St. Vincent’s Annie Clark is back.  And this time with a vengeance. Album number five is a fitting follow-up to her Grammy winning self-titled album from 2014, and sparkles in many places evoking Prince on “Savior” and channels her singer songwriter with the emotionally  charged “Happy Birthday Johnny.”

 

Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile – Lotta Sea Lice

Both of these artists are on our list of favorites individually, and collectively they don’t disappoint. If the record has a fault it is that it does not quite shake you out of that zone where you are just waking up, in sort of a foggy haze, nursing those few precious minutes before you have to get jiggy with the day.

 

Robert Plant – Carry Fire

Hearing about this upcoming release, expectations were at half mast.  An aging former front-man having split the Austin scene for his home territory of Wales certainly cant maintain his mojo could he? Or could he? The answer is that is most definitely his finest solo effort, and vocally he is in Houses of the Holy form. Rock on, Rock Star!

JD McPherson – Undivided Heart & Soul

Another solid performance Oklahoma rocker J.D. McPherson.  Enlisting a bunch of his music pals including Butch Walker, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and Parker Milsap on songwriting duties, the vibe is 60’s Garage Soul.

Gil Landry – Love Rides a Dark Horse

The first descriptive lines of this Dark Ballad Noir treasure pretty much says it all.

“As I was walking through Berlin on a twisted cloud of gin searching once again for unknown pleasures.”

Enter at your own risk.  We suggest you do.

 

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Rock Chick of the Day: Tristen – Got Some

Posted by falconi5 on October 14, 2017

 

Nashville based Tristen is poised to be mentioned right there alongside Nikki Lane, Lydia Loveless, and Kacey Musgraves in the Universe of top-notch Female Artists. Blending the genre landscapes of Americana, Pop, and Folk, Sneaker Waves, her latest record, is a must listen.

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Rock  Chick(s) of the Day: Rachel Newton Trio – Jolene

Posted by falconi5 on October 10, 2017

Scotland’s own Rachel Newton is doing a slow burn on the festival circuit this year with her entrancing blend of English and Gaelic folk songs. Here, the singer and harpist does a jaw dropping version of the Dolly Parton classic. This one could be the best cover since the White Stripes set the song on fire.

Make sure to check out her new record, Here’s My Heart Come and Take It.

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Rock Chick of the Day: Annabelle Chairlegs – Axe Me If I Care

Posted by falconi5 on October 7, 2017

Austin based Annabelle Chairlegs is one part 60’s Girl Group, one part Surf Guitar band, and all parts cool.

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Video of the Day: Roadcase Royale – Not Giving Up

Posted by falconi5 on September 24, 2017

Nancy Wilson’s (the Heart Nancy Wilson not the Soul Singer) side piece band. Although, given the somewhat fractious nature of the siblings relationship right now, this very cool band might be her main gig for the foreseeable future.

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Rock Chick of the Day: Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards – Stockholm

Posted by falconi5 on September 21, 2017

Nashville is full of great bands, and Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards is one of the best you will lay your ears on.  Not too many groups can make a cello cool, but these girls pull it off.

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Rock Chick of the Day: Valerie June – Got Soul

Posted by falconi5 on September 16, 2017

The Order of Time, the latest record by Valerie June is a throwback in all the best of ways. From girl group swing to country soul and smooth R&B she defies genres and delivers a soul satisfying experience.

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