I heard that White Rabbits referred to themselves as “”honky tonk calypso” music. Whether or not that is true, I cannot say. I can say that their brand of New York dance-rock is refreshing and worth listening to. Their integration of “calypso”, reggae and rock into dance tunes is equal parts Clap Your Hands Say […]
Big K.R.I.T. is a hell of a rapper. And he’s got a new mixtape out. And it’s free. So what are you waiting for? What do you have to lose? Cruise on right over here to download 4eva n a Day. And check Big K.R.I.T. out if you’re at SXSW this year. Tracklist below. 01 […]
Athens, AL group Alabama Shakes crept onto many year-end lists and music minds by gaining steam off a quietly-dropped eponymous EP last September. Their gusty brand of Southern blues might appeal to fans of the Black Keys and Drive-By Truckers, but don’t let those comparison limit your interest. Frontwoman Brittany Howard’s mightily soulful vocals lead […]
Experimental, instrumental duo Talkdemonic was certainly making solid music before Isaac Brock and his Glacial Pace record label took notice. But it certainly didn’t hurt the Portland group to have the Modest Mouse frontman on their side. Since joining up with Brock, Talkdemonic have toured extensively, including stops at major festivals like Sasquatch and dates […]
I’m working at a coffee table with a copy of Austin Monthly magazine, and the cover sports a lanky, dusty 20-something. The caption reds “A Star in Our Midsts: Gary Clark Jr is setting the music world on fire”. While there may be a bit of sensationalism goin on, Gary Clark Jr. certainly is a wicked guitar […]