Spinhead Sessions: SONIC YOUTH Newly-Uncovered 1986 Instrumental Demos
Preorder the newly-unearthed rehearsal sessions, comprised of instrumental concepts tracks, for Sonic Youth’s original soundtrack to the 1986 film, Made In USA
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Honus Honus Crowdfunds First Solo Album With Exclusive/Unorthodox Reward Options
Man Man frontman offers everything from signed test pressings to in-person bowling challenges to fund new release, Use Your Delusion, through Pledge Music
Feminism, Gender, Epiphany, Revenge: A Conversation with Childbirth in the Sonoran Desert
Touring in support of their sophomore effort, Women’s Rights, the Seattle supergroup takes time in Tucson to discuss music, gender equality, Tech Bros, & Tinder
VIDEO: Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy & Bitchin’ Bajas – “Your Hard Work is About to Pay Off. Keep On Keeping On”
Check out the first track from the unlikely pairing of Drag City label mates Bonnie Prince Billy & drone synth trio, Bitchin Bajas.
DVD GIVEAWAY! Charles Bradley & Menahan Street Band – Live From The House Of Soul
Tell us why you love Charles for a chance to win one of 2 FREE COPIES of his new live DVD shot in the backyard of Daptone’s House of Soul in Bushwick.
Listen to a 1995 WEEN Australian Radio Appearance From The Chocolate & Cheese Tour
Check out audio of Ween stopping at an Aussie radio station during the 1995 Chocolate & Cheese tour. They take calls, crack wise, & break out some sweet jams.
15 Record Store Day Releases That Should Exist
Even with the vinyl resurgence and reissues coming more often than ever, there are a number of things that I’d love to see the light of day. Here’s a short list
Schtick & Move: Festival Supreme @ The Shrine Auditorium [LA]
A review of Tenacious D’s 3rd annual comedy & music extravaganza featuring such acts as Amy Poehler, Kids In The Hall, Andrew W.K., Nathan Fielder, & Tig Notaro
Win Tickets to Yonatan Gat @ The Funhouse [Seattle]
Village Voice “Best Guitarist In New York, 2013” & former Monotonix member, Yonatan Gat’s new trio is beyond explanation. Win some tickets & see him in Seattle
Two Pennies for a Thought: An Evening w/Saul Williams @ Town Hall [Seattle]
The legendary slam poet/actor/author/musician/artist returns to seattle to promote his new poetry book,US(a.), & upcoming multi-media project, Martyr Loser King
Straight From The Swamp: Black Lips Live @ The Observatory [Santa Ana]
A decade-and-a-half into their career, the raucous Atlanta outfit arrives in Orange County, Ca to prove that they haven’t slowed down
Burger, Well Done: Burger-A-Go-Go 2 @ The Observatory [Santa Ana]
Burger records curates an impressive festival lineup packed with notable female artists old & new, which included icons Kathleen Hanna, Kim Gordon, & Cat Power