Old Man Canyon is really the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter Jett Pace; this is the Vancouver-based outfit’s second release and debut full-length album and on first listen, I’m immediately brought back…
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Radiohead released their rejected James Bond theme song over the holidays. How did it stack up against the accepted songs of the series?
Albert Brooks made two comedy albums in the ’70s. Both have stood the test of time.
To kick off 2016 in high style, Popdose proudly premieres the latest video from one of our favorite bands. Ideal listening for fans of New Order, Echo & The Bunnymen and The…
A warm, rich sound that immediately gives you a good vibe from the opening notes. Thus, the first cut from Matt Costa’s recent Neon Brain E.P., “Easy Feeling” does just…
After running down the best 2015 albums from classic rockers and taking a look at the rock/pop and country/rootsrecords you don’t want to miss from the past year, you’d think…
Rob Smith reviews sounds that sustained him in 2015, in his new “Vinyl Diaries.”
It’s New Year’s Eve! Everybody’s waiting for The Midnight Hour
In 1997, Ry Cooder worked with World Circuit, a record label based in London, to record some of Cuba’s great musicians. The idea was to capture their hits of the…
This four song E.P. is a very strong introduction to England’s Ruen Brothers, Rupert and Henry Stanshall. Shades of Scott Walker, Roy Orbison and spaghetti-western twang permeate these songs with…
Let’s get this straight right off the bat – this is very, very good. Shimmering guitars and melodies; hooks and a clean, crisp sound. This young trio from Birmingham, Alabama…
Outstanding track from this Chicago power-pop that is a damned good sign of things to come. Offered up as a free track on their Bandcamp page, this is a taster…
If you’re a music fan of a certain age (ahem, I’m talking about my age), you cherish the alt-rock of your youth. Sometimes I long for the the mid-90s top 40…
In recent years, Americana has become all the rage with foreign-born artists like Mumford & Sons chewing up and spitting out what traditionally was localized to the United States. In…
In which we cannot let Jason get away without one last “Last Christmas” massacre
At 12:01 AM this morning, the world was gifted by The Beatles’ music appearing on virtually every available streaming service. But what have we gotten, and how does it sound?
Kids are singing, Santa’s crying, and it’s all Romeo’s Fault
Donny Hathaway’s 1970 single has become a holiday standard
Our final Mellowmas flashback finds Jason on the streets of New York while Bob Dylan refuses to clear his throat
The three members of Papas Fritas — Shivika Asthana, Keith Gendel, and Tony Goddess — discuss the creation of their self-titled debut album.
Our final “lost” post, featuring the Charlie Brown of Mellow Gold
Jeff: Holiday traditions, Jason. Everyone celebrates them differently. Jason: I personally like to drink gasoline straight from the pump, which I never did before Mellowmas. It’s a new-ish tradition. Jeff:…
Give 50 music writers a forum to tout their top 50 albums of the year and you’ll probably see 45 or so unique bands and albums on every person’s list. You’ll immediately…
Does Tommy Tutone know it’s Christmas? Unfortunately, yes he does
Kevin Cronin believes in Santa Claus; we no longer believe in anything
In which Jason auditions for the one and only Maurice Starr
