Australia’s John Butler Trio has been bringing their unique sonic blend to audiences world-wide for twenty years now. With a track record of platinum sales, Butler is part of a new wave of career artists who have taken control of their music as co-founder of the independent record label Jarrah Records.… Read More
In the early stages of a band’s career one of the most common pitfalls is not understanding the vernacular of the industry. I started booking shows for my own band when I was about 18, and I remember the first time a promoter ever told me I had “2nd hold” on a date.… Read More
Today marks the official release of Mind in Motion, the debut album from mastermind Matt Benoit, known predominantly for his role as drummer of HIRIE. Mind in Motion is an exploration through the land of experimental dub, with an emphasis on composition and soundscape.… Read More
2018 has been a turbulent and divisive year with no shortage of global and social issues weighing on our collective mental well-being. But every once in a while technology reminds us the future can be pretty cool. Recently, devices to take EEG/electrical brain activity readings have become small enough to be worn portably on your head.… Read More
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif – Mike Garmany’s just hit the lottery. Well, sort of.
It’s only a few hours before the final show of The Holdup’s “Or Die Trying Tour,” and himself and drummer Eric Bumb have just finished feeding a small sheaf of crumpled one-dollar bills into a brightly lit CVS scratch-off kiosk.… Read More
For those of you who didn’t know, Facebook allows users to write reviews on the pages of musical artists. I once wrote this review on the page of Fortunate Youth:
“Simply put, one of the best reggae bands in the scene today.… Read More
Instrumental music has long been an essential part of the history of reggae music. Versions of popular riddims were at the core of sound system parties, laying the foundation for DJs and toasters who hyped the crowd, fighting for the biggest reaction.… Read More
The lead vocals of Logan Rex immediately hook the listener on the latest single from Artikal Sound System, “Come On Over.” Sparse guitar and keys tastefully backup this intro verse before the full band drops the riddim on this energetic new track from their upcoming album Time, available December 7.… Read More
