Stephen Ulrich and his jazz/rock noir band Big Lazy will take up residency at the renowned Brooklyn joint Barbes starting in a couple short days and there seems like no…
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The Stray Cats were born of the punk era, but with their obvious skills, it was evident from their love of pure rock & roll that rockabilly would be their…
Superstars, secret stars, rising stars, and a ghost from the past hovering over it all.
Popdose is proud to premiere the new video from Sweden’s Sofia Talvik; this is the second single taken from her acclaimed recent album, Big Sky Country (which we debuted in…
There are some bands that everyone should know, be aware of, embrace and revere. The Continental Drifters are one of those bands. The subtle elegance and grace that embodies their…
Is there anything revelatory in the deluxe edition of Led Zeppelin’s “In Through The Out Door?” Yes and no.
He shared an evening with the sun, took the water from the toilet and yelled out ”Let me ride!” What’s THAT supposed to mean? Welcome to a new recurring series…
The Manhattans were leading purveyors of romantic soul over a decades-long career
We don’t know what exactly what “Midwest symphonic, dream-prog duo” actually means, but The Receiver’s newest is worth a listen nonetheless.
It takes a great record to remind me how awkward it can be — yes yes, like dancing to architecture — to write about really good instrumental rock music. For the moment, the…
This Hamilton, Ontario-based three-piece makes their introductory bow with “Another Lie”, the first available track from their upcoming debut album. If it sounds a bit familiar, it’s alright – they…
Stalwarts on the NYC music circuit, the Shakey Tables have been touted as something of a hybrid between the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Supremes. (Not a bad comparison,…
While I’m no fan of Nine Inch Nails, this is pretty damned interesting as its equally damned good. Amy Lynn & The Gun Show, a New York-based seven-piece R&B/soul outfit…
For jaded hipster Millennials and their streaming services, September 2015 will be just another month of the year, a time to wander aimlessly through millions of songs and hundreds of…
I used these words upon seeing EZTV during their opening slot for The Dream Syndicate a few months ago: “I have seen the future of power pop and it’s EZTV”. …
Rush’s busts out the deep cuts in a 40 year retrospective concert.
It’s the Friday Five! Shuffle through five random tracks from your library and share it with the Popdose community.
After two quick smash hits the Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose began to fade from view
Wilco unleashed the blinking kitty last week on an unsuspecting audience. Does it blow blow up your Death Star or just scratch away at the kitty litter?
Personally, one of the most enriching parts of music is not only the ability to blend styles, genres, and perspectives, but also languages and cultures. Quebec City’s Aurian Haller Band hails…
There must be something in the waters of Chicago, because the Windy City keeps spewing out these wonderful bands who have skill, style and sense – and Burnside & Hooker…
Last May, I profiled up-and-coming Australian pop outfit Monks of Mellonwah’s single “Never Been Good,” a taste of their then-in-the-works EP, Disconnect. Much to the relief of fans who’ve seen them on…
Atmospheric, dark, moody – but not in way it can’t be enjoyed. There is melody within the walls built by Insect Ark, the project directed by multi-instrumentalist Dana Schechter. This…
NYC-based singer/songwriter Scott Krokoff knows about dreams deferred. Unable to support himself on his music alone, Krokoff decided to instead pursue a career as a lawyer, leaving behind his work…
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Five new songs from Luna Aura, an electro-dream-pop artist, hailing from Phoenix, Arizona. Light and pleasant, her voice is soothing yet strong and has the right texture to fit these…
Thankfully, no inescapable earworms so far…but is this a good thing?
The one single that Frank Wilson released is one of the most collectible records in history
Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology turned 100 a few days ago, and Merge Records marked the occasion by re-releasing the oft-overlooked indie-folk gem it inspired, Richard Buckner’s majestic homage,…
