As a seasoned soundtrack writer, David Wingo brings a cinematic sensibility to indie folk under the moniker of Ola Podrida. Ghosts Go Blind, his third LP, was released this April. In contrast with the bedroom recordings that comprise his first two releases, Wingo and his band recorded this album live,…
Bow Thayer: Got My Attention
Embodying a modern mountain jam sound, Bow Thayer & Perfect Trainwreck released their third album, Eden. The record was co-produced and engineered by three-time Grammy winner Justin Guip, and was written almost entirely on the electric banjo. As a New England native, singer-songwriter Bow Thayer was originally in a rock/reggae…
Donna The Buffalo: Welcome To The Herd
Over the course of two decades, Donna The Buffalo have proved themselves to be an unstoppable force in roots music. Their sound, while grounded in old-time fiddle music, effortlessly encompasses Cajun, country, reggae, rock and more, all centered on danceability and a positive energy that has gained a loyal fanbase.…
Mina Caputo: Life Of Honesty
The former singer of metal band Life Of Agony Mina (Keith) Caputo will be gearing up for her new solo album, As Much Truth As One Can Bear, set for release this summer. In support of this new record, the singer will be performing a show in NYC at Joe’s…
Turbonegro: Hello Darkness
Inspired by The Stones, The Stooges and Iggy Pop, the Norwegian five-piece group take influences from the hardcore punk era and blend it together with ‘80s underground glam metal to make the over-the-top glitter rock group Turbonegro. Recorded in Electric Lady Studios, last year the band released their ninth album,…
Tracy Morgan: Off The Chain
One of today’s most recognizable comic personalities, the highly dynamic Tracy Morgan is known for his appearances on Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock and The Tracy Morgan Show, to name a few. His ruthless hilarity and brutal honesty have also served him well throughout his life, from his roots in…
The Casualties: For The Punx
The Casualties kick off their summer tour May 17 in Trenton at Championship Bar & Grill and May 18 at Tammany Hall in New York. Embodying the core values of street punk, The Casualties produce high-energy rock and roll with plenty of pissed off attitude. With no song longer than…
The Staves: The Main Attraction
Playing in support of acts like Bon Iver and The Civil Wars, The Staves will be kicking off their first-ever North American headline tour. This 25-date journey follows the March release of their debut record, Dead & Born & Grown. While on the road, the band will pay visit to…
Kvelertak: A Long Way From Norway
After the release of Meir this past March, high-energy Norwegian metallers Kvelertak are headed out with Cancer Bats and Black Tusk on their North American Tour. Following the self-titled debut album in 2010 that earned the band the title of iTunes’ 2011 “Metal Breakthrough Artist Of The Year,” Meir marks…
Anamanaguchi: New Players
Anamanaguchi are set to play a couple of venues in the area as they make their way across the country to California. This tour is in support of their latest release, Endless Fantasy. The first show in the area will be at Irving Plaza on May 17 in NYC. This…


