Guitar amplification was born out of necessity in the 1930s: acoustic instruments couldn’t compete with big bands. Vacuum tubes, like those used in the Fender Bassman and Gibson GA-20, were used in early tube amps to amplify signals, resulting in…
Progressive rock outfit The Far Cry returns with Once There Was, a sweeping, detail-rich collection that leans fully into the genre’s core traditions while exploring new sonic territory with a clear sense of purpose. The band, consisting of Jeff Brewer…
San Diego’s Taz Taylor Band returns with “Lonely I Ride,” a new single that sets the stage for their upcoming eighth studio album The Other Side of Midnight, due out May 14. Known for their melodic hard rock sound rooted…
With the release of their fourth single, “Morbid Love,” The Beatroot Road once again reaffirms their position as fearless explorers in the landscape of global music. This international alternative-world music duo, led by producer and percussionist Mark Russell and violin…
On Floodplain Canticles, the latest release from Washington D.C.’s avant-garde post-punk collective Zabus, the listener is invited into a space that is as unsettling as it is meditative. Out now via Saccharine Underground, the album continues founder Jeremy Moore‘s longstanding…
The 1990s were a golden era for music, a decade that redefined genres, birthed cultural movements, and introduced legendary artists who continue to influence the industry today. From grunge to hip-hop, R&B to Britpop, the ‘90s had something for everyone….
Get ready to discover the sounds of South by South West 2025 with our must-see artist playlist! From indie darlings to boundary-pushing newcomers, this collection showcases the most exciting and innovative acts you can’t miss at this year’s festival. Whether…
Our Music Festival, an unforgettable night of music in downtown Toronto by some of Canada’s most powerful female and gender-diverse musical artists, returns in 2025 with another stacked lineup and tickets are on sale NOW. The festival will be taking…
Oakland-based band Idiot Grins have given the world 5 albums, and the latest is Hounds of Mess Around. Known for their fusion of R&B, soul, and alt-country, the band has developed a reputation for blending genres and taking creative risks….
Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Geoff Gibbons has once again delivered a poignant masterpiece with his latest single, Beautiful Broken Things. Known for his ability to weave raw emotion into poetic narratives, Gibbons invites listeners to embrace the scars, missteps, and redemptive moments…