There’s this moment on Envy — the new six-song EP from Rotterdam’s The Lumes, out soon on Crazysane Records — that you’ve gotta hear. It’s ”Discharge,” the third song, and,…
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In 1964 Little Anthony & the Imperials began a run of four straight hit singles
Popdose has obtained an exclusive first look at the program notes Bruce Springsteen has written for his debut theatrical performance, Springsteen On Broadway. The show opens this October in New…
Heirs Of Fortune isn’t a band per se (or so I gather); it’s a project overseen and directed by Terry Carolan, a mainstay of power pop mastery, especially in his…
Once again, the city of Chicago is on the radar with this debut release from singer-songwriter Andy Pratt. This young talent mixes jazz, folk and some classical overtones in his…
Mike Patton has never fronted a band like this. The Faith No More frontman, known by most of the populace alive in the 80s and 90s for a rap-rock song…
There’s quite a number of stories that go along with the songs behind Korby Lenker’s newest album, Thousand Springs, which is the seventh release from this East Nashville-based singer-songwriter. This…
Dale Crover is positively chameleonic — as if any of us would expect anything less — on The Fickle Finger of Fate, his ”debut” solo full-length LP, out today on…
Richard Berry wrote and recorded the original version of rock’s most legendary song
The Newport Folk Festival was back this year with an impressive line-up of artists — from traditional folk genres to more modern interpretations. The three-day Festival was held in the…
This is just so, so good, I’m not sure how or where to begin. I had the pleasure of working with Hootie & The Blowfish during my years at Atlantic…
Popdose is proud to host the exclusive video premiere of “Turn Around” by Sam Huber
Iman Lababedi remembers a brilliant young talent whose flame went out far too soon.
Popdose takes a look at the oft-forgotten Asia albums with John Payne as singer.
Guys, let me be brutally honest: My birthday is this week, and I’m finally in the stage of my life where a certain malaise over getting older replaces any excitement…
Popdose introduces you to New York City-based rock band Upright Man. The trio consists of Aidan Dolan (guitar/vocals), Nick Katz (bass/vocals) and Max Yassky (drums/percussion/background vocals) who met while studying…
Three generations of rockers proceed to tear the town upside down.
This glorious album from New Jersey’s Somerdale was originally released as Shake It, Maggie, but once it found its way into the hands and ears of Marty Scott, the driving…
The shock felt by many by the election of Donald Trump is reflected in a new song by the Cowards Choir.
If it required two decades and change to make Ride’s “Weather Diaries,” the time away was well spent.
Popdose brings to you the debut of The Dream Rebel’s new track, “Hurt Me Bad”. The Dream Rebel is a native New Orleans indie/alternative vocalist and multi-instrumentalist influenced by Bowie,…
The muscular Tempts or the slow-burning Al Green. Which version is your favorite?
Popdose is presenting and premiering for you something a little different and very new: Stockholm, Sweden native Audrey X’s new single ”Black Skies.” The anthemic track offers up Audrey’s powerful…
I first heard Peter Himmelman back in ’87 with an incredible album called Gematria; it’s now 30 years later and he still can amaze you with a coupling of words…
Dear Nashville, Look, I’m sure you’re a lovely town. As a two-time Duke grad, I have to give a bit of respect to our fellow “Southern Ivy,” Vanderbilt. And yes,…
There’s an immediate good vibe upon hearing the opening riffs coming from Keys To The House, the debut album from Virginia’s Trongone Band. This band, led by brothers Andrew and…
The cello flirts lovingly with you, then roars and lunges forward, bearing its teeth. The composition in question is ”A Seat Amongst God and His Children,” the second song and…
