Please Support Matthew Sweet’s Stroke Recovery if You Are Able
Matthew Sweet suffered a debilitating stroke this past week in Toronto while in the early days of a national tour. He has been unexpectedly and tragically forced off the road and onto a long, uncertain path to recovery. He needs financial help in this difficult time from his family, friends, and fans. Without insurance or ...
Brooklyn Vegan Live Review: THE THE at The Beacon Theatre
[Brooklyn Vegan] By Bill Pearis Matt Johnson set up the night when he took to the stage at Beacon Theatre, saying he was very happy to be back in New York, which he considers to be his second hometown. On this tour, The The would be playing Ensoulment, their first album in a quarter century, in full during ...
‘Nite Owls’ by JD McPherson Review: Refreshed Retro Sounds
[Wall Street Journal] The singer-songwriter draws on the rock music of the 1970s on his new album while retaining a blues-country tinge. By Barry Mazor There’s a problem commonly faced by performers who have dedicated themselves to reviving some retro, once-popular style and found acceptance in the practice: keeping that act fresh over time. Sooner ...
Arny Margret Announces New Album, Shares “I Miss You, I Do”
[Brooklyn Vegan] Icelandic singer-songwriter Arny Margret has announced new album I Miss You, I Do, which will be out March 7 via One Little Independent. She at studios in New York City, North Carolina, Colorado and Reykjavik, collaborating with producers Josh Kaufman, Andrew Berlin, Brad Cook, and Guðmundur “Kiddi” Kristinn Jónsson. “The main thing I wanted for this album was ...
Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets Are a Match Made in Heaven at Bowery Ballroom Show
[Forbes] By David Chiu If there is a constant in Nick Lowe’s decades-long music career in addition to his acclaimed songwriting, it’s his charming sense of humor. During his Friday evening show with Los Straitjackets at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom — as he was about to briefly step away from the stage to allow ...
