Dean Ween Group Releases Cover of Jimmy Webb’s “Galveston” For Hurricane Relief
Ween guitarist, Mickey Melchiondo and his group offer up new tune in hopes of raising money to benefit those devastated by Hurricane Harry in Texas
Preview: 12th Annual BLAB! SHOW Group Exhibit @ Copro Gallery [Santa Monica]
An assemblage of the new contemporary art world’s finest, including Emil Ferris, who’ll be signing copies of her graphic novel, My Favorite Things is Monsters
Preview: SWANK Group Exhibit @ Thinkspace Gallery [Culver City]
Select images and bios from “a group show dedicated to showcasing nine artists from the gallery’s roster, whose work and recognition are on the rise.”
Tiny Tim (A Dramatic Reading) – The Boxlers: A Family History As It Occured
Dead Red Queen to release a ltd run CD featuring the late entertainer performing an unheard dramatic reading straight to tape in a Denton, TX hotel room in 1990
Preview: Jessica Hess – Less Is More Solo Exhibit @ Hashimoto Contemporary [SF]
Hess’ new collection of work “expands [the artist’s] ongoing survey of derelict spaces void of human presence.”
Pickathon 2017 [Part 3]: Saturday (Dungen, Black Milk, Ty Segall, Julia Jacklin)
Our third day includes an Aussie songwriter, a Detroit hip hop MC/producer, explosive psych rock, & the live score of a 1926 animated silent film
Pickathon 2017 [Part 2]: Friday (Jonathan Richman, Big Thief, Marlon Williams, etc)
Day 2 of the festival was packed with a couple of legendary songwriters, large ensembles, and international acts representing Colombia to New Zealand
Listen To Title Track From Upcoming Har Mar Superstar “Personal Boy” EP
The new 3-song EP involves producers, BJ Burton & Lazerbeak. Hear the first song & peep the full list of upcoming Har Mar tour dates opening for The Afghan Whigs.
Steve Martin Recruits Bill Hader & Cecily Strong For “Caroline” Video
The first video from his upcoming, The Long-Awaited Album, w/The Steep Canyon Rangers, recruits a pair of SNL cast members for a comical take on relationships
Pickathon 2017 [Part 1]: Early Thursday Entry (Charles Bradley, William Tyler, etc)
This year’s festival begins with a heart-wrenching soul singer, a Hawaiian guitar virtuoso, and some brilliant pastoral folk compositions
Marlon Williams Releases Video For “Vampire Again”
Described as a “tragicomic vignette of a societal outcast” the new video features the first new music by the New Zealand musician since his 2016 debut
Preview – NATHAN MCKEE: I DON’T WANT TO GROW UP (Solo Exhibit) @ STEPHANIE CHEFAS PROJECTS [Portland]
The Portland artist creates “classic images of legendary athletes,hip hop stars and skate/surf culture demigods,” rendered through construction paper cut outs.