MATT PLESS Perfects “Ashtray” with Re-Recording of ‘Tumbleweed’

Baltimore, MD Folk-Punk Singer/Songwriter MATT PLESS has returned to his 2013 released masterpiece Tumbleweed with a re-recording of the acoustic 12 track LP. Invoking the lyrical brilliance of BOB DYLAN, the instrumental diversity of THE VIOLENT FEMMES, and the folkish undertones of FLOGGING MOLLY, Tumbleweed is an explosion of dynamic discordance, mixing driving, confrontational punk … Continue reading MATT PLESS Perfects “Ashtray” with Re-Recording of ‘Tumbleweed’

John 5, 14-string guitarist Felix Martin and more

3/4 - CYPHER16 @ REX THEATER 1602 E CARSON STREET $22 GA DOORS: 5:30/SHOW: 6:30 *MAXIMALISM USA & CANADA TOUR 2017 W/ AMARANTHE, CITIZEN ZERO, FAILURE/ANTHEM & SMASH INTO PIECES   http://www.facebook.com/cypher16   About CYPHER16: CYPHER16 have come a long way since their formation in 2007. Based in London, United Kingdom, the alternative metal outfit … Continue reading John 5, 14-string guitarist Felix Martin and more

Handsome Ghost Headlining Pittsburgh @Cattivo 12/15

Handsome Ghost return to Pittsburgh on December 15th to headline Cattivo The creative effort of Boston-Native and English high school teacher turned indie-pop songwriter Tim Noyes, Handsome Ghost saw viral success when it’s first demo “Blood Stutter” hit the Spotify charts and racked up over 12 million plays, followed shortly by the release of the Steps … Continue reading Handsome Ghost Headlining Pittsburgh @Cattivo 12/15

Interview: Robert Schwartzman of Rooney

"Robert is free now," The text message said.  I confusedly searched for a contact whose face I did not know.  I wandered, asking the staff if the stairs in the showroom led to the so-called Green Room.  I found my in-between person, who led me up the stairs to a room with a few musicians.  Sitting … Continue reading Interview: Robert Schwartzman of Rooney

Cort Guitars Releases AB850F Acoustic Bass Model

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA—In the spirit of back-to-school season, Cort Guitars invites you to meet the new acoustic bass in class: the AB850F. The AB850F features the same high-quality craftsmanship as its classmates with the latest Fishman electronics resulting in a big natural acoustic sound with plenty of volume to anchor the low-end in any musical … Continue reading Cort Guitars Releases AB850F Acoustic Bass Model

SICK OF IT ALL To Release “When The Smoke Clears” Celebrating Their 30 Year Anniversary

The year 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the legendary New York Hardcore band SICK OF IT ALL. In order to celebrate this special occasion SICK OF IT ALL are releasing “When The Smoke Clears” on November 4th, 2016. The band didn’t just record five brand new tracks in their unique and classic old school style, but they also dug deep … Continue reading SICK OF IT ALL To Release “When The Smoke Clears” Celebrating Their 30 Year Anniversary

Jake Bugg – Pittsburgh, PA @MrSmalls Theatre – September 23

ALBUM “ON MY ONE” OUT NOW! “Jake Bugg mixes Americana and British Folk as skillfully as ever” -         Rolling Stone   “Jake Bugg may or may not be the latest New Bob Dylan” -         NPR “’On My One’..sees Bugg also draw on a more diverse range of genres in a way…that it is strangely captivating” … Continue reading Jake Bugg – Pittsburgh, PA @MrSmalls Theatre – September 23

BEST COAST performing in Millvale @Mr.Smalls Theatre on August 15th

The LA duo, Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno, released their third album California Nights last year. Rolling Stone gave the California Nights a raving review, describing the album as having “bigger [and pretty glorious] sounds with sharper hooks.” The album is a brighter, more sparkly, more sophisticated, more psychedelic Best Coast album across the board, embodying the rich lightness and stinging darkness of … Continue reading BEST COAST performing in Millvale @Mr.Smalls Theatre on August 15th

Parquet Courts Share “Borrowed Time” And Announce Winter Tour/Pittsburgh 1/8/13

LISTEN TO "BORROWED TIME" "This record is for the over-socialized victims of the 1990's 'you can be anything you want', Nickelodeon-induced lethargy that ran away from home not out of any wide-eyed big city daydream, but just out of a subconscious return to America's scandalous origin," writes Parquet Courts' songwriter A. Savage in Light Up … Continue reading Parquet Courts Share “Borrowed Time” And Announce Winter Tour/Pittsburgh 1/8/13