It is endlessly astounding that Robert Pollard has any more music to give us. The former frontman for now-defunct Guided By Voices used the past few decades to build and polish his reputation as indie rock’s most stoned chatterbox, releasing over 20 LPs with room to spare. One wonders if Pollard is truly guided by voices…
[tps_header] Sponsored by We live surrounded by a whirlwind of options. Every element of our lives and relationships change, disappear, evolve, and transform at a rapid pace. Today, it is customary for our Snapchats to disappear after 10 seconds, our workouts to only survive 10 minutes, and our men to ditch after 24 hours. We search for something…
In the record industry, youth is one of the most important factors in the development of an artist. It’s no secret that the distribution of many mainstream musicians work is being controlled by ageism – see the Madonna/BBC debacle from earlier this year. Labels desire the young – most profitable — artists, but also want…
You already know you can count on Vinyl Mag for all your AthFest coverage needs, and we figured that with such a killer lineup this year, you might need help cherry-picking which artists to see. Peep this playlist of some of our favorite bands, both big and small. As per the usual, don’t overlook the deep…
On Friday night – well, Saturday morning, really – the Caledonia crowd was treated to some electrifying punk ‘n roll courtesy of Savannah quasi-locals CUSSES. The impossibly loud trio, made up of lead singer Angel, guitarist Bryan, and drummer Brian, played a no-muss-no-fuss set of L.A. glam rock with jagged industrial edges, and as with any…
Nestled along the Connecticut shoreline, surrounded by historic Bridgeport, lies 325 acres of lush stretches of lawn, towering trees, beautiful beaches and spectacular views of Long Island Sound. Not only is Seaside Park a summer destination for beachgoers, it is also home to Gathering of the Vibes. In its twentieth year, Gathering of the Vibes…
Festival sustainability does not start with being handed a garbage bag upon your arrival at the campgrounds. While that supplied garbage bag plays a vital role in encouraging all attendees to pick up after themselves at their campsites, efforts to make Electric Forest the cleanest and greenest it has ever been starts long before attendees…
Television has always been a great medium for exposing viewers to new music. A pivotal scene can become instantly classic when paired with the right song, and it can elicit the right emotions from fans – joy, despair, or even fear. Here, in no particular order, are some of the best songs that have been featured in…
In recent years it seems like every day is some sort of national day of celebration. Everything from National Doughnut Day, to Put a Pillow On Your Fridge Day (say what?), to Bloody Mary Day (we’ll drink to that), the monthly and daily observances are endless. Among these fun, quirky, and bizarre days of recognition,…
In less than a month, summer will begin. This means that bars will be filled to maximum capacity; families will take cross country vacations to the beach and the same music about dancing in club will pollute both the airwaves and eardrums. Enter Anne-Marie, the 22-year-old London singer-songwriter — who also happens to be the…