SAM AKPRO x TYSON SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW COLLAB SINGLE “WAYSIDE”
Peckham-born alchemist Sam Akpro shares a brand-new single/video for 'Wayside', featuring a guest turn from London soul trailblazer TYSON.
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Islands' Interview and Stream Featured on Imeem.com
Check out this hilarious interview with Nick and Aaron from Islands. The guys introduce each song from their latest album, Arm's Way. Go to: Imeem.com to listen.
ERSI ARVIZU CONFIRMS RARE SOLO PERFORMANCE FOR JUNE 27 AT BAGRAMIAN HALL IN MONTEBELLO, CA
ALL-STAR BIG BAND INCLUDING THE SISTERS, RY COODER, MICKEY LESPRON, RENE CAMACHO, AND FRANCISCO TORRES TO BACK ARVIZU FOR CONCERT CELEBRATING ARVIZU'S ACCLAIMED NEW ALBUM 'FRIEND FOR LIFE' (ANTI- RECORDS) "An astounding autobiographical journey by someone whose spirit is not only unshakeable, but whose voice sounds like it has been …
TOM WAITS' TRUE CONFESSIONS
TOM WAITS' TRUE CONFESSIONS (A conversation with himself) I must admit, before meeting Tom, I had heard so many rumors and so much gossip that I was afraid. Frankly, his gambling debts, his animal magnetism, coupled with his disregard for the feelings of others... His elaborate gun collection, his mad …
MICHAEL FRANTI AND SPEARHEAD TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
MICHAEL FRANTI AND SPEARHEAD TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM All Rebel Rockers September 9, 2008 One of the most moving and politically charged writers, Michael Franti and his band Spearhead, return with their eagerly-awaited album, All Rebel Rockers, on September 9, via Anti-Records. Recorded in Kingston, Jamaica, with reggae's most prolific …
Tom Waits plays the 'Glitter and Doom' tour through Europe this summer
Following 'Glitter and Doom's 13 U.S. shows that open in Phoenix, Arizona, on Tuesday 17th June, America's legendary songwriter and performer Tom Waits brings his 'Glitter and Doom' tour to Europe this summer, playing shows that include the Grammy-award winning artist's first-ever concerts in Spain and the Czech Republic. The …
Islands' Nick Thorburn Runs a Benevolent Dictatorship in the Studio
by Jonah Flicker SPINNER.COM "I see myself as the benevolent dictator," says Islands' Nick Thorburn, laughing, in describing his role as the band's principal songwriter. "I rule with a sweet thumb, a soft fist." Spinner caught up with the frontman a few days before the release of the Canadian group's …