*Music Industry Insight
When Austin, Texas trio Fastball released “The Way,” the first single from their second album, 1998’s All the Pain Money Can Buy, they hoped it would be successful. And it…
If there were any justice or logic in the music ecosystem, you’d already know who Silverbacks are. Emerging amidst the “post-punk” boom that swept Dublin and London late last decade,…
It’s still dark here in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dawn hasn’t broken yet as I begin speaking with Alejandro “Alex” Garcia and Salvador “Sal” Samano from Thee Sacred Souls, who are in…
In addition to a previously announced single from Pearl Jam and an outtakes collection from U2, Record Store Day’s Black Friday initiative will offer up a host of exclusive releases…
Pavement wound down their second reunion era with a rarities-packed performance last night (Oct. 1) at New York’s Sony Hall, coinciding with the premiere this week of the pseudo biopic…
Released 40 years ago on October 2nd, 1984, the Replacements’ Let It Be is frequently regarded as not only one of the band’s best, but also as one of the…
Pearl Jam‘s “Waiting for Stevie” has been selected as Record Store Day’s Song of the Year, an achievement that will be celebrated with a 12-inch vinyl single available exclusively on…
Ms. Lauryn Hill has responded in detail to a fraud and breach of contract lawsuit filed against her by Fugees bandmate Pras Michel over the group’s truncated 2023 reunion tour…
On the Griddle is a monthly A&R column offering a buffet-style spread of sapid tracks discovered through the music platform, Groover. Every 30 days, expect an array of songs, diverse…
In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of the music industry, where the lines between independent artists and mainstream stars often blur, one entity has stood firm as a lifeline for up-and-coming…