Apr 02 Tracks Mavis Staples ft. Jeff Tweedy “All In It Together” The great Mavis Staples has once again teamed up with Jeff Tweedy to share a musical beacon of hope in these dark days of quarantine. Tweedy not only once again produced the song, but also plays guitar and provides backing vocals. Even better? The proceeds from the tune will go to My Block, My Hood, […] By Mel Fisher Apr 02 Tracks Mavis Staples ft. Jeff Tweedy “All In It Together” By Mel Fisher
Apr 02 Culture Maven Culture Maven review: SXSW Short Films Film review and podcast by c d kaplan Like just about everything else cultural these days, SXSW was cancelled. But the films that made it into the short subjects category/ competition can be seen. I’ve watched three of them — so far, there shall be many more — and I am totally smitten. The level […] By Mel Fisher Apr 02 Culture Maven Culture Maven review: SXSW Short Films By Mel Fisher
Apr 02 In the Studio King Krule Unravels Man Alive!: “I’m a very tonal, textural kind of person.” King Krule’s Archy Marshall calls Kyle Meredith to discuss Man Alive! Parts of the set were originally heard as acoustic versions in a short film released late in 2019, and Marshall says that while it was done in part to appease his label, it also served as a tribute to his love of the guitar. […] By Kyle Meredith Apr 02 In the Studio King Krule Unravels Man Alive!: “I’m a very tonal, textural kind of person.” By Kyle Meredith
Apr 01 Music News Ty Segall shares EP of Harry Nilsson covers Remember five years ago when Ty Segall did an album of T. Rex covers called Ty Rex? Well this time he’s used his self-isolation to put together an EP of Harry Nilsson covers! Segall Smeagol features Segall’s versions of six tracks from Harry Nilsson’s iconic 1971 album, Nilsson Schmilsson. Check ’em out! Segall Smeagol by […] By Mel Fisher Apr 01 Music News Ty Segall shares EP of Harry Nilsson covers By Mel Fisher
Apr 01 In the Studio Of Montreal And The Politics Of UR FUN: “How are all of these moronic people allowed to have influence over my life?” Of Montreal’s Kevin Barnes calls Kyle Meredith to detail the outfit’s latest record, UR FUN, and dig into its 80’s influences, especially from the sounds of Cyndi Lauper, Janet Jackson, and the mid-decade pop era. Barnes also connects the political climate of that time mirrors what’s currently happening in Congress and how those bigger themes […] By Kyle Meredith Apr 01 In the Studio Of Montreal And The Politics Of UR FUN: “How are all of these moronic people allowed to have influence over my life?” By Kyle Meredith
Apr 01 502unes KPA & Brown-Forman announce #KPAatHome What a marvelous idea! Today, Kentucky Performing Arts, in partnership with Brown-Forman, announced #KPAatHome, a FREE, daily virtual concert series for music fans to enjoy live performances from the comfort and safety of their own homes. #KPAatHome was created to “connect people through the arts in these uncertain times and provide local artists with paying gigs as […] By Mel Fisher Apr 01 502unes KPA & Brown-Forman announce #KPAatHome By Mel Fisher