News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Latest Articles


Experimental Composer Kim Myhr Announces U.S. Shows & Shares 'VII' Photo Experimental Composer Kim Myhr Announces U.S. Shows & Shares 'VII'
by Michael Major - January 30, 2024

The stunningly beautiful double album Hereafter is a new major work from guitarist/composer Kim Myhr, written for the 15-piece Stavanger-based ensemble Kitchen Orchestra. Myhr shares the haunting opus 'VII.' Hereafter consists of two main parts, a morning and evening raga, where the first part is da...

Award Winning Mark Burnell Releases New Album GOSPEL PIANO Photo Award Winning Mark Burnell Releases New Album GOSPEL PIANO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 11, 2023

Mark Burnell releases his new album 'GOSPEL PIANO,' featuring seven tracks of African American spirituals and gospel music. Hailed as 'silky smooth and highly polished,' Mark's rich and unique style shines through in this instrumental recording. ...

Mingjia Releases 'Star, Star' Photo Mingjia Releases 'Star, Star'
by Michael Major - November 20, 2023

Mingjia releases new album 'star, star' via New Amsterdam Records....

Douglas Andrew McCombs to Release First Ever LP Pressing of His Debut Solo Album Photo Douglas Andrew McCombs to Release First Ever LP Pressing of His Debut Solo Album
by Michael Major - August 17, 2023

The Chicago innovator has a busy slate lined up for the fall - with the long-awaited LP release of his debut solo  album under his own name, VMAK

High Pulp Share 'Unified Dakotas' Feat. Jeff Parker of Tortoise Photo High Pulp Share 'Unified Dakotas' Feat. Jeff Parker of Tortoise
by Michael Major - June 27, 2023

The song “Unified Dakotas” aligns High Pulp with the kind of adventurous music that defined the alternative ‘90s, a mix of post-rock guitars, head-nodding drums, bright horns, and electronics. It made perfect sense to reach out to Jeff Parker of Tortoise and have his guitar ring through the song as ...

Chicago's Evidence of a Struggle Presents High-Octaine 'Sal-E' Single Photo Chicago's Evidence of a Struggle Presents High-Octaine 'Sal-E' Single
by Michael Major - June 26, 2023

Under the guiding hand of renowned sound engineer Sanford Parker (Voivod, Russian Circles, Yob, Eyehategod, Wovenhand, Darkthrone, Youth Code, Pelican), this record takes the listener on a great instrumental journey, combining numerous sub-genres spanning the art rock and alternative music realm. ...

Sons of (Sam Prekop and John McEntire) to Release 2XLP Vinyl Pressing of Their Widely Photo Sons of (Sam Prekop and John McEntire) to Release 2XLP Vinyl Pressing of Their Widely Acclaimed Debut
by Michael Major - May 23, 2023

McEntire is one of the most celebrated engineers, composers, and drummers in forward-thinking music, having recorded and performed with the likes of Tortoise, Stereolab, Modest Mouse and many more. With nearly three decades of experience working together, this is their first full-length collaboratio...

Chicago Supergroup Trio Black Duck Sign to Thrill Jockey Photo Chicago Supergroup Trio Black Duck Sign to Thrill Jockey
by Michael Major - March 01, 2023

McCombs is known for his work in Tortoise and Brokeback, as well as for his project Brokeback and as a touring musician for the likes of The Sea and Cake and Chris Forsyth, amongst many others. MacKay and Rumback previously played together in Darts & Arrows and have each released collaborative album...












Videos


Recommended For You