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We spoke with Chicago Punk band The Effigies about their new album 'Fire Aim Ready,' the fired-up climate of the band right now, and this ongoing era of The Effigies. INTERVIEW: glidemagazine.com/332089/the-e...

glidemagazine.comThe Effigies’ Steve Economou Shares The Chicago Punk Protest Traditions Behind ‘Fire Aim Ready’ (INTERVIEW) - Glide MagazineFire Aim Ready, the sixth album from Chicago Punk band The Effigies, arrived on October 23rd, marking a milestone for them, since it’s their first with
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A Halloween house party with a dose of indie-rock magic. This week’s Tuesday’s Gone heads back to 1997 for a rare look at Neutral Milk Hotel bringing their offbeat, lo-fi brilliance to an intimate Halloween gathering. Watch the vintage footage: glidemagazine.com/332129/tuesd...

glidemagazine.comTuesday's Gone: Watch Neutral Milk Hotel Play Halloween House Party (Live 1997) - Glide MagazineNeutral Milk Hotel never quite broke into the mainstream, but the legacy of their second album In the Aeroplane Over the Sea has only grown with time. In
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Jazz meets funk-fusion in a bold new chapter. Christian McBride’s Ursa Major pushes beyond straight-ahead jazz on 'Points of Light,' blending virtuosic musicianship with adventurous grooves and fresh sonic possibilities. REVIEW: glidemagazine.com/332120/from-...

glidemagazine.comFrom Straight-Ahead Jazz to Funk Fusion, Christian McBride & Ursa Major Covers New Ground on Points of Light (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide MagazineThe prolific bassist, bandleader, producer, jazz ambassador, and “all things jazz” Christian McBride is constantly busy, whether leading one of his many
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Phoebe Bridgers’ recent show at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena on October 23rd was a transcendent concert experience, delivering an energetic yet deeply emotional performance to a sold-out, multi-generational audience. REVIEW: glidemagazine.com/332045/phoeb...

glidemagazine.comPhoebe Bridgers Delivers an Immersive Night of Music & Connection At Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena (SHOW REVIEW) - Glide MagazinePhoebe Bridgers’ recent show at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena on October 23rd was a transcendent concert experience, delivering an energetic yet deeply
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We spoke with Steve Kilbey of The Church about 'Lacuna,' the band’s unusual consistency over the decades, his approach to lyrics, the origins of The Church, and the time someone threatened to shoot him onstage. INTERVIEW: glidemagazine.com/332043/steve...

glidemagazine.comSteve Kilbey on The Church’s Enduring Creative Spirit and the Making of Lacuna (INTERVIEW) - Glide MagazineThe Church has been recording music since 1981, but lead singer/bassist Steve Kilbey doesn't always know exactly where the next song is going. When it
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The Mothership has landed! This week’s Manic Monday blasts back to Halloween 1976, when Parliament-Funkadelic brought their outrageous cosmic funk spectacle to Houston. Get ready for a funky trip back to one of P-Funk’s most legendary eras! glidemagazine.com/332055/manic...

glidemagazine.comManic Monday: Parliament-Funkadelic Brings the Mothership to Houston on Halloween 1976 - Glide MagazineBefore Halloween concerts became a “thing,” legendary performances were often the kind of events you had to see to believe. Little immediate reporting
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Featuring Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith and Goose frontman Rick Mitaronda, the all-star group Rainbow Body made a cosmic live debut in Laguna Beach, CA last night. REVIEW: glidemagazine.com/332015/rainb...

glidemagazine.comRainbow Body Deliver a Cosmic, Jam-Driven Debut at Laguna Beach’s Coast Festival (SHOW REIVEW) - Glide MagazineOn October 23, Rainbow Body brought their newly released self-titled album to the Coast Film and Music Festival at the Irvine Bowl in Laguna Beach for
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With a new album containing some of their strongest tunes in years out in the world, legendary indie rock trio Dinosaur Jr. are on the road. On Thursday, they hit Portland, Oregon for a sold-out show. REVIEW: glidemagazine.com/332011/dinos...

glidemagazine.comDinosaur Jr. Remain Vital with Loud, Fuzz-drenched, and Rocking Performance at Portland, OR’s Revolution Hall (SHOW REVIEW) - Glide MagazineFour decades in, Dinosaur Jr. have nothing left to prove. In fact, at this point, they could easily bask in the greatest-hits limelight and coast on the
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‘The Bootleg Sounds of Marshall Crenshaw 1984-1987’ illuminates not only the fundamental skills of all the contributors, but also the Crenshaw's attributes as a songwriter, guitarist and singer. REVIEW: glidemagazine.com/331945/the-b...

glidemagazine.com'The Bootleg Sounds of Marshall Crenshaw 1984-1987' Reveals the Craft Behind the Charm (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide MagazineDating back to 1994's Live…My Truck Is My Home and The 9 Volt Years: Battery Powered Home Demos from four years later, Marshall Crenshaw has created an
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The man behind some of America’s most enduring songs still has stories to tell. Grammy-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb opens up about his new album of found songs, the classic hits that shaped his legacy, and an upcoming PBS special. glidemagazine.com/331957/gramm...

glidemagazine.comGrammy-Winning Composer Jimmy Webb Discusses New Album of “Found” Songs, Classic Hits, and Upcoming PBS Special (INTERVIEW) - Glide MagazineSongwriter Jimmy Webb won his first Grammy with “Up, Up and Away,” recorded by The 5th Dimension, in 1967. Glen Campbell’s “By the Time I Get to Phoenix”
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Documenting a country music legend and his band at the height of their powers, 'At The Mint: Vegas 1968' is a worthy addition to any Buck Owens fan’s collection. REVIEW: glidemagazine.com/331952/buck-...

glidemagazine.comBuck Owens and the Buckaroos Revisit Their Hit-Filled Heyday on ‘At The Mint: Vegas 1968’ (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide MagazineBy all accounts, 1968 was a banner year for Buck Owens and his Buckaroos. The consummate country singer, songwriter, and guitar player released six albums
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The new album from famed voice actress Grey DeLisle is filled with sharp songwriting and a talented cast of musicians who effortlessly move between honky-tonk, rockabilly, and ’60s pop. REVIEW: glidemagazine.com/331940/grey-...

glidemagazine.comGrey DeLisle Injects Sharp Songwriting with Honky-Tonk, Rockabilly & '60s Pop Sounds on 'Don’t Turn Around' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide MagazineDon’t Turn Around, the latest from country artist and voice actor Grey DeLisle, is likely the first heartbreak album to come from SpongeBob SquarePants.
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Your next favorite record might be hiding in this week’s roundup. Caustic Commentary digs into new music from Caroline Rose, Rainbow Body, Michael Kiwanuka, Trixie Whitley, Michael Nau, and more. Discover what’s worth a spin: glidemagazine.com/331973/caust...

glidemagazine.comCAUSTIC COMMENTARY: Caroline Rose, Rainbow Body, Michael Kiwanuka, Trixie Whitley, Michael Nau & More - Glide MagazineIt is a beautiful day for some new music; then again, isn’t it the music that evokes that beauty? A gloomy day can turn into a cosmic journey when the
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With an immediately danceable beat and moody, atmospheric intensity, San Gabriel's new tune "Beside Me" is a carefully constructed synth-pop track with enormously infectious melodic payoffs. LISTEN: glidemagazine.com/331937/video...

glidemagazine.comVIDEO PREMIERE: San Gabriel Strives For Infectious Chillwave Synth-Pop Sound on "Beside Me" - Glide MagazineWhat started as a creative outlet for James Bookert while working at a liquor store in Austin, Texas, has grown into San Gabriel, a synth-pop project
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On 'Gentling the Horse at the Walt Whitman Mall,' Caroline Rose takes another turn, mixing punk energy, fuzzy guitars, offbeat pop melodies, and rockabilly with their signature witty lyrics. REVIEW: glidemagazine.com/331915/carol...

glidemagazine.comCaroline Rose Defies Expectations With Shape-Shifting 'Gentling the Horse at the Walt Whitman Mall' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide MagazineCaroline Rose has spent much of their career proving that settling into one sound is a pretty boring way to make records. From indie rock and country to
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'Folded Time' is rhythmically and harmonically rich, a diversely arranged but thematically focused album that finds Trixie Whitley delivering one of her strongest sets to date. REVIEW: glidemagazine.com/331909/trixi...

glidemagazine.comTrixie Whitley Balances Primal Rhythms and Emotional Introspection on 'Folded Time' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide MagazineTrixie Whitely began her solo career after fronting Daniel Lanois’s band, Black Dub, with bassist Daryl Johnson and jazz drummer extraordinaire Brian
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Golden Age Thursday is back in the crates, celebrating 30 years of De La Soul’s 'Stakes Is High.' We’re digging into the samples, deep cuts, and sonic gems behind the hip-hop trio’s landmark album and the production that made it timeless. glidemagazine.com/331879/golde...

glidemagazine.comGolden Age Thursday Samples: Flipping Through Crates To Celebrate 30 Years of De La Soul's 'Stakes Is High' - Glide MagazineOn Friday, October 23, De La Soul will continue pushing their discography on your local streaming service with the 30th Anniversary edition of their
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The iconic Tony Iommi has released a new solo record, 'From The Dark,' squarely in his wheelhouse of titanic riffs, thundering low end, and flights-of-fancy vocals that his fans will instantly recognize. REVIEW: glidemagazine.com/331883/tony-...

glidemagazine.comTony Iommi Unleashes More Classic Riffs On Brooding 'From The Dark' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide MagazineThe iconic Tony Iommi has released a new solo record, From The Dark, squarely in his wheelhouse of titanic riffs, thundering low end, and flights-of-fancy
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The now-thirty-year-old 'Live at Roseland Ballroom' stands as a template for Gov’t Mule’s past, present, and future, but it remains an integral part of the group’s repertoire even today. glidemagazine.com/331906/30-ye...

glidemagazine.com30 Years Later: Gov’t Mule’s Live at Roseland Ballroom Captures the Exploratory Spirit of Its Early Years - Glide MagazineThe now-thirty-year-old Live at Roseland Ballroom (released 10/22/96) stands as a template for Gov't' Mule's past, present, and future. Most of the
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Shabazz Palaces' 'It’s a Style Sport' is a jazz-tinted, noir-style, whirling set of ten spellbinding performances that emphasize songwriting while diving into otherworldly instrumentation. REVIEW: glidemagazine.com/331866/shaba...

glidemagazine.comShabazz Palaces Taps Noir-style Storytelling For Immersive 'It's A Style Sport' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide MagazineFrom the start of his more than three-decade career, Ishmael Butler has been in the business of world-building. From his innovative fusion of jazz and
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Roaming from stripped-down balladry to more robust anthems, the new album from RayLand Baxter feels like a spiritual awakening from a familiar voice. REVIEW: glidemagazine.com/331862/rayla...

glidemagazine.comRayland Baxter Acknowledges Growth Without Finding Complacency On Poetic 'True Violet' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide MagazineOver a decade into his recording career, Rayland Baxter has long been cemented as one of country’s most thoughtful songwriters and brightest stars.
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Pug Johnson's 'From a Beaumont Bar' finds him evolving yet again, moving beyond the Southern rock influences of his debut and doubling down on classic country greats like Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, and Billy Joe Shaver. REVIEW: glidemagazine.com/331835/pug-j...

glidemagazine.comPug Johnson Doubles Down on Tear-in-my-beer Country Music with 'From a Beaumont Bar' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide MagazinePug Johnson set out to make a contemporary tear-in-my-beer heartache album, so what better place to center it than a bar? From a Beaumont Bar, the latest
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Brooklyn Del & The Revelators' new single “Wish You Well” is a slinky, haunting work of country noir brimming with sultry vocals that would feel right at home in a Quentin Tarantino movie. LISTEN: glidemagazine.com/331841/song-...

glidemagazine.comSONG PREMIERE: Brooklyn Del & The Revelators Enchant with Sultry Country Noir Murder Ballad on "Wish You Will" - Glide MagazineBrooklyn Del & The Revelators are a Portland, Oregon–based Americana outfit carving out their own stretch of desert-country - music that feels
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Michael Kiwanuka goes disco—and gets delightfully flashy. This week’s Weirdo Wednesday revisits the stylish, groove-heavy video for “Money,” where soulful sounds meet a disco-fueled visual trip. Watch the wonderfully weird clip: glidemagazine.com/331857/weird...

glidemagazine.comWeirdo Wednesday: Watch Michael Kiwanuka Get Flashy On Disco-Fueled "Money" Video - Glide MagazineMichael Kiwanuka is best known for his serious, introspective blend of soul and folk, but his funky collaboration with Tom Misch titled "Money" from 2019
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On Monday night, This Is Lorelei brought offbeat indie-pop brilliance to Portland, Oregon for an ascendant performance in front of a sold-out crowd. REVIEW: glidemagazine.com/331845/this-...

glidemagazine.comThis Is Lorelei Ascends to Indie-Pop Brilliance With Offbeat Charm & Abundant Guitar Solos At Portland, OR's Aladdin Theater (SHOW REVIEW) - Glide MagazineAmidst our current cultural void, the small handful of talented songwriters doing special work stand out more than ever. This may explain the seemingly
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Bruce Cockburn reflects on a lifetime of musical exploration, the songs that shaped his remarkable career, and the influences that continue to fuel his creativity. Read our full feature with the legendary singer-songwriter: glidemagazine.com/331850/bruce...

glidemagazine.comBruce Cockburn On A Lifetime of Musical Discovery & The Songs That Shaped Him (FEATURE) - Glide MagazineBruce Cockburn has spent a lifetime accumulating other people’s music. Some songs became warm-up rituals, others a welcome escape from singing his own
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Michael Kiwanuka's 'Fudge' is the moment the artist bursts at the seams, and the honesty, color, rawness, and unpredictability of a life spent soaking in every minuscule moment flood out. REVIEW: glidemagazine.com/331838/micha...

glidemagazine.comMichael Kiwanuka Dazzles With Perseverance & Prowess On Self-produced 'Fudge' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide MagazineIf you’ve been on the internet over the past couple of weeks, you may have noticed singer/songwriter/producer Michael Kiwanuka’s name appearing more often
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We spoke with honky tonker JP Harris about his choice to record another album of Appalachian music and asked him to share some of the records and songs that inspired him on his journey. INTERVIEW: glidemagazine.com/331793/jp-ha...

glidemagazine.comJP Harris Embraces His Love of Appalachian Ballads with New LP ‘Shaving A Dead Man,’ Shares 5 Old-time Albums and Songs That Inspired Him (INTERVIEW) - Glide MagazineFor a singer-songwriter whose Instagram handle and website domain are literally I Love Honky Tonk, and who has largely built a fanbase over the last 15
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Max Bien Kahn’s relaxed vocal approach and 'Baby Green’s' languid flow recall Bobby Charles’s early ’70s efforts, with laid-back charm and charisma. REVIEW: glidemagazine.com/331810/max-b...

glidemagazine.comMax Bien Kahn Serves Up New Orleans Charm & Sunlit Songcraft on 'Baby Green' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide MagazineMax Bien Kahn's fifth solo record finds the New Orleans-based artist taking a step back, breathing deep and appreciating what he has in life, love,
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Some of rock’s greatest guitarists never got the recognition they deserved. From Rory Gallagher and Roy Buchanan to Peter Green, Robin Trower, and Albert Collins, these 10 phenomenal six-string masters deserve a much bigger spotlight. glidemagazine.com/331813/ten-m...

glidemagazine.comTen Overlooked Guitarists of the 1960s and ’70s: Robin Trower, Roy Buchanan, Peter Green, Albert Collins, Randy California, Rory Gallagher & More (LIST) - Glide MagazineRobin Trower has performed steadily for more than 60 years, first with Procol Harum before launching a successful solo career, highlighted by his 1974
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Before the world fully caught on, Michael Kiwanuka was already making soul sound timeless. This week’s Tuesday’s Gone travels back to 2012 for a majestic, orchestral performance of “Tell Me a Tale.” glidemagazine.com/331821/tuesd...

glidemagazine.comTuesday's Gone: A "Young" Michael Kiwanuka Leads Majestic Orchestrated Soul Charge With "Tell Me Tale" (Live 2012) - Glide MagazineAlthough Michael Kiwanuka is still relatively young and doesn’t have decades of archival footage to draw on, his old-soul sensibilities were evident from
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The all-star group Rainbow Body’s self-titled debut is an ambitious, gorgeous, and restless record filled with some of Taylor Goldsmith’s best songwriting in years. REVIEW: glidemagazine.com/331817/rainb...

glidemagazine.comRainbow Body Unite California Rock, Jam Explorations, Three Guitars & Psychedelic Soul On Thrilling Self-Titled Debut (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide MagazineWhen Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith of Dawes announced they’d formed an expansive musical collaboration called Rainbow Body with Goose's Rick Mitarotonda,