Drive-By Truckers are an American institution: alt.country punks turned Southern rock revivalists, grizzled latter-day flag-wavers for the 20th-century indie idealism Michael Azerrad documented in This Band Can Be Your Life, and a crucible of world-class songwriting talent that includes ex-Trucker Jason Isbell and founding fathers Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley. Over the course of 14 studio albums and almost three decades of hardscrabble touring, the group has honed a sound and sensibility that’s ragged, steaming, sentimental, political, smartass, heartfelt and heartbreaking, with hollered harmonies and white-knuckle guitar jams owing more to Lynyrd Skynyrd than the Allman Brothers, while also...
The genre of collaborative albums between a younger fan and an older hero has started to take on several distinct forms in recent years. Sometimes the artists collaborate as equals, writing new songs together – take Franz Ferdinand and Sparks’ 2015’s album FFS, or Elton John’s 2010 LP with Leon Russell, The Union. Sometimes, the younger fan coaxes the older legend into writing new songs, as Jack White did with Loretta Lynn on Van Lear Rose in 2004, or as Dan Auerbach did with Dr John on 2012’s Locked Down. Then there are those collabs where the ageing legend...
Josh Tillman returns with a new Father John Misty track, “I Guess Time Just Makes Fools of Us All”. You can hear it below. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IS ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE The track is taken from Greatish Hits: I Followed My Dreams and My Dreams Said To Crawl – a compilation of tracks drawn from his five studio albums to date that’s available digitally from Bella Union today . Advertisement “I Guess Time Makes Fools of Us All” will also appear on Father John Misty’s forthcoming album...
Bryan Ferry has announced details of his first, career-spanning solo compilation – Retrospective: Selected Recordings 1973-2023. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IS ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE Totalling 81 tracks, the collection is due for release on October 25 via BMG. Advertisement The set includes “Star“, Ferry’s first original song to be released in over a decade, and a cover of Dylan’s “She Belongs To Me” which you can hear below. Retrospective: Selected Recordings 1973-2023 will be released in multiple formats, including a 5CD deluxe box set featuring 81 songs, accompanied by a...
“No assholes need apply” When Stevie Nicks played in the UK in mid-July there wasn’t a dry eye in the house – and by house we mean really large park. Some of that was down to the emotional power of Stevie’s mystical pop music. Much of it, however, also derived from an emotional connection with Stevie’s friend and Fleetwood Mac colleague Christine McVie, who had died since Stevie’s last visit to the country. Images of Christine were projected; tears flowed. It was a very soft rock moment – a testament to the enduring power of this gentle and supremely...
Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera has today announced a new solo box set, compiling eleven of his remastered albums, plus bonus tracks and a 100-page book. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IS ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE Among the nine previously unreleased tracks are Roxy Music’s live version of “Impossible Guitars” and Pink Floyd’s early version of “One Slip” called “Demo PM 1”. Advertisement Hear “Listen Now (Velvet Season And The Hearts Of Gold Remix)” below: 50 Years Of Music will be released on November 1; pre-order here. Advertisement
Renowned composer, pianist, and producer Karen Salicath Jamali is set to captivate listeners with her latest single, “Angel Adnachiel (The Angel of Adventure).” The track, a dynamic blend of emotive melodies and inspiring themes, marks a powerful addition to Jamali’s distinguished discography. “Angel Adnachiel” channels the spirit of adventure and independence. It’s a call to embrace honesty and assert control over one’s destiny. This compelling single embodies the transformative energy of Angel Adnachiel, inspiring listeners to seize their own paths with integrity and courage. Jamali, a multi-award-winning artist with a storied career, brings her unique musical voice to this...
Neil Young has released a trailer for his massive upcoming boxset Archives Vol III: 1976 – 1987, due for release on September 6 via Reprise Records in a number of configurations. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IS ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE First, here’s the video… Advertisement The 17-CD limited edition boxed set of Archives Vol III features a total of 198 musical tracks, including 121 previously unreleased versions of live, studio, mixes, or edits, and 15 previously unreleased songs, available here for the first time ever. 62 tracks have been available on various recordings....
Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision – a new documentary and box set chronicling the creation of the New York recording studio and Hendrix’ work there – will be released on September 13, by Experience Hendrix L.L.C., in partnership with Legacy Recordings. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IS ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE The deluxe box set contains 39 tracks (38 previously unreleased) that were recorded by the new-look Jimi Hendrix Experience (Billy Cox on bass, Mitch Mitchell on drums) at Electric Lady Studios between June and August of 1970. Advertisement The set also...
Jane’s Addiction have shared a new track, “Imminent Redemption“. It’s the first new music from the original line-up for 34 years. You can hear it below. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IS ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE Speaking on the new single, singer Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Eric Avery said – “It is different this time. To have everyone back together, releasing new music. It’s time. Welcome to the next chapter of Jane’s Addiction. Imminent Redemption is only the beginning.” Advertisement The band released three records – 1987’s...
