Canada's quirky Barenaked Ladies hit the quarter-century mark this year. Isn't it time they put some clothes on? I kid, of course. But it's true that the band is releasing a new, as-yet untitled record, June 4 on Vanguard Records. Their song, "Boomerang," is the … Continue reading Barenaked Ladies turn 25, celebrate with new album
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Review: Caitlin Rose, “The Stand-In”
Nashville singer-songwriter Caitlin Rose is young. That's unfortunate, because such a superficial detail makes it seem inevitable that she'll be compared to someone like Taylor Swift. And she deserves better. On her sophomore album, "The Stand-In" (released March 5), Rose demonstrates a sensibility that makes … Continue reading Review: Caitlin Rose, “The Stand-In”
Radical Dads unveil new single ahead of May 21 album release
I'm not sure what's so radical about dads in general, or the Radical Dads in particular. Their new single, "Mountain Town," is a standard-issue indie rock song, with wailing vocals and catchy guitar riffs. But it's "standard-issue indie rock" in a good way: the kind … Continue reading Radical Dads unveil new single ahead of May 21 album release
New release Tuesday: Turbogeist, ‘Ancient Secrets’
The British hard-rock band Turbogeist has a solid classic rock pedigree: lead singer Jimmy Jagger is the son of another rock 'n' roll singer, Mick. Maybe you've heard of him. Don't worry. This is not your father's (or grandfather's?) geezer rock band. Turbogeist plays punk … Continue reading New release Tuesday: Turbogeist, ‘Ancient Secrets’
The Menzingers perform in Reading — Review
On Sunday night, the punk band Menzingers headlined a show in Reading that marked their first visit to the area. How did they sound? Pretty good, according to one 42-year-old reviewer in the crowd (but thankfully not in the mosh pit). Here's the link to … Continue reading The Menzingers perform in Reading — Review
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