Artist Spotlight: Matt Dodge & The Lobsters
Powerpoppers Matt Dodge & the Lobsters get a little help from a Rembrandt as they look to expand their base beyond the Twin Cities… Singer-songwriter Matt Dodge At times, the power pop created by...
View ArticleArtist Spotlight: Willamena
After a number of brushes with greatness, Kalamazoo’s Willamena drops a polished fourth album of pop-rock, “Lost in the Shadows”… Midwest rockers Willamena have seen a lot, and much of it the stuff...
View ArticleArtist Spotlight: Wild Belle
Chicago’s brother-sister combo Wild Belle deliver tropical, reggae-laced songs that have us thinking about Summer. Check out their video for “Keep You”… Wild Belle's "Isles" arrives March 12. With the...
View ArticleDella Mae Aims to Elevate Women in Bluegrass: Exclusive Video
Among Della Mae’s goals is to break through in the male-dominated world of Bluegrass. Other goals include building musical bridges — which they did on a tour of Pakistan and Central Asia… Celia...
View ArticleArtist Spotlight: Mark Knopfler
The former Dire Straits frontman continues to chug along with his fruitful solo career – releasing his seventh solo collection, called “Privateering”… Mark Knopfler photo by Fabio Lovino. Mark...
View ArticleCutting Through The Clutter, White Denim Takes a Lemon and Give Us Lemonade
Downtown Records and the team behind White Denim go old school, looking to get attention by using a simple tactic that is unfortunately used less and less… It’s tough to launch an album from a...
View ArticleArtist Spotlight: Butch Walker
On his new Dangerbird EP, Butch Walker continues to hone the songwriting that has delivered hits for so many others. Check out the new video for “Coming Home”… There have been many incarnations of...
View ArticleArtist Spotlight: Taylor Barton
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Taylor Barton, who’s a bit of a renaissance woman, returns with a new CD, her eighth, called Everybody Knows… Singer-songwriter Taylor Barton had the unique...
View ArticleArtist Spotlight: Jamestown Revival
The longtime friends from Magnolia, Texas record an autobiographical album in a log cabin in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. Check out their single and performance at KCRW… Jonathan Clay and Zach...
View ArticleNON-COMMvention Sneak Peak: Wednesday [Video]
Lots of new names on the NON-COMMvention slate this year — here’s a look and listen to some of Wednesday’s performers: HAIM, Asgeir, Grizfolk, and No Sinner… Grizfolk plays the NON-COMMvention...
View ArticleArtist Spotlight: Matt Andersen Helps Kick Off NON-COMMvention
Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Andersen helps kick off Wednesday night at the 14th Annual NON-COMMvention. Take a look at Matt on Dutch television… Singer-songwriter Matt Andersen has been at it since...
View ArticleArtist Spotlight: Old Man Canyon [Video]
Canada’s Old Man Canyon looks to turn momentum from some major television placements into additional stateside success. Check out their new video for “Wiser”… Jett Pace leads Old Man Canyon One of the...
View ArticleArtist Spotlight: Lykke Li [Exclusive Video]
There’s no rest for the wicked as Lykke Li’s many talents bring her many opportunities. Check out exclusive video from her NON-COMMvention showcase… Lykke Li performs at the 14th Annual NON-COMMvention...
View ArticleArtist Spotlight: First Aid Kit [Video]
Swedish sister-duo First Aid Kit are seizing on the momentum generated by their 2012 release, making new friends in KCRW, The Current, Letterman, and many more… First Aid Kit In listening to Emmylou,...
View ArticleArtist Spotlight: Black Prairie
Portland band Black Prairie features members of The Decemberists, but it’s hard to call them a side project. Check out their latest video and Tiny Desk Concert… Black Prairie may have started out as a...
View ArticleArtist Spotlight: Strand of Oaks [Exclusive Video]
Tim Showalter has been releasing music since at least 2009, but his latest appears to be the breakthrough. Count Tim’s friends in high places and watch exclusive video from the NON-COMMvention… We’ll...
View ArticleArtist Spotlight: Scars on 45 [Exclusive Video]
With a Top 22 track at Triple A, Scars on 45 continue to slug it out in the U.S. Check out exclusive performance video from the band’s showcase at the Triple A Radio Conference… Danny Bemrose and Aimee...
View ArticleArtist Spotlight: John Butler Trio Gear Up to Promote “Flesh and Blood” [Video]
Longtime Triple A favorite The John Butler Trio plan to take their latest album into 2015 with a new single and video for “Spring to Come.” Check out the official clip and our exclusive live...
View ArticleArtist Spotlight: Cary Brothers [Video]
The first thing you need to know about Cary Brothers is that it’s just one guy. The Hotel Cafe regular is out with a new EP, and on the road with Joshua Radin. Check out his new song and video… Screen...
View ArticleArtist Spotlight: Butch Walker [Video]
Singer-songwriter-producer Butch Walker releases his seventh album – in part in memory of his late father. Check out the video for the new track “Beds on Fire”… Butch Walker is something of a...
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