Archive for August, 2012

Ever since 2002 when Adam Stephens (guitar/vocals/harmonica) and Tyson Vogel (drums/vocals) began making noise at house parties and on street corners they’ve slowly been carving out their own creative space. In a world where bigger is often considered better and quality is sacrificed with ease, Two Gallants have risen against the tide with their cathartic, [...]

Have an early listen to Bob Dylan’s new album “Tempest” Featuring ten new and original Bob Dylan songs, the release of Tempest coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the artist’s eponymous debut album, which was released by Columbia in 1962. The new album, produced by Jack Frost, is the 35th studio set from Bob Dylan, [...]

Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the booming baritone of Lone Star native Justin van Sant, whose ebullient vocal style and undeniable charisma flow effortlessly together in a rushing stream that refuses to be stemmed. “I’m always performing,” Justin says. “I’m performing at work, I’m performing standing in line at the post office.” Influenced as much [...]

SPACE DUCKS: AN INFINITE COMIC BOOK OF MUSICAL GREATNESS is a visceral, engaging work of art by celebrated singer/songwriter Daniel Johnston. The book combines the unique and brilliant characters, images and words of Daniel Johnston along with Daniel’s amazing music, and the musical and artistic contributions of fans, to create a one-of-a-kind interactive comic book [...]

Well, we sweat too much for a folk band, drink to much for a pop band, and rock too much for a country band. Our music lies somewhere in between. Like the feeling of standing on a rooftop and singing an old Louvin Brothers tune at 4AM… Or shifting from buzz to beep. It’ll always [...]

Righteous Babe Records Ed Hamell a.k.a. Hamell On Trial is a one-man punk show bringing you (mostly) loud, fast music informed by politics, passion, energy, and intelligence, played by a guy with a sharp tongue and a wicked sense of humor. 2011 launches Hamell into new territory, captivating audiences not only by his award-winning performances, [...]

Featherface is a psych pop band from Houston, Texas, formed in late 2009. The band has released two EP’s, both being written, recorded, and produced entirely by the band. Featherface is working to promote their first full-length album, “Actual Magic”, which is set to release on September 1st, 2012. The first single from the new [...]

There’s an earned authenticity at play in Grandfather Child’s soul. Gorham has played in modern black gospel bands in inner-city Houston for several years, and between sessions and rehearsals, Houston’s lively urban contemporary and gospel radio stations riveted the entire band. Grandfather Child’s music is a sound created by immersion, not emulation. That experience also [...]

“I love the rare feeling of people in a room being connected without having to share any ideology or belief system or style or walk of life or class or anything – where they can all just melt in to something magical,” says Charlie Mars. “I want to explore sonically what that is.” Those keeping [...]

Electric Soul Parade got its start at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA, where Travis Stephenson (guitar/vocals) and Matt Gotschall (bass/vocals) fused their talents and vision into a rock band with a spacey twist. Combining innovative arrangements with socially relevant, poetic lyrics, Electric Soul Parade delivers an impressive and meaningful performance. ESP has made rapid progress [...]


top