Flume, The Chainsmokers, and Big Gigantic were among the featured artists at the electronic music festival SnowGlobe in South Lake Tahoe.
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Music Review: Alyssa Allgood – ‘Out of the Blue’
Allgood bridges the openness of the 20th century's hardcore bop with the soothing melodic sensibilities of the 21st century.
Read More »Music Review: Nicole Saphos – ‘Tiptoe’
Nicole Saphos' recording celebrates the nostalgic structures of early 20th century music, even dipping modern folk pop tunes into its legendary pot.
Read More »Preview: SnowGlobe Music Festival 2016 in South Lake Tahoe, California (Dec. 29-31, 2016)
On December 29-31, 2016, The Chainsmokers, Flume, Major Lazer, and Odesza headline SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe.
Read More »Music Review: Dropkick Murphys – ’11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory’
Every song is about something. Maybe not always real people or events, but stuffed to capacity with visceral language and imagery on top of Dropkick Murphys' trademark skull-rattling volume and unison shouts.
Read More »Music Review: Jethro Tull – ‘Stand Up: The Elevated Edition’
Much of Jethro Tull's second album still stands up, so to speak. The bright nasality of the hyperactive mandolin on "Fat Man," the blues-rock/progressive fusion of "Nothing is Easy," and the dark psychedelia of "We Used to Know" are all of their time, yet in the new mixes they leap urgently from the speakers. A 1969 Stockholm concert and a booklet packed with reminiscences and commentary help make this new edition something Tull fans will value.
Read More »Music Blu-ray Review: Heart – ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’
This was a perfect match of group, orchestra, and venue, a magic night superbly captured.
Read More »Music Review: Chris Robinson Brotherhood – ‘If You Lived Here, You Would Be Home by Now’ EP
Over the past five years, these guys – Chris Robinson and Neal Casal – have managed to build a sound and a feeling in their music that I wasn’t even aware I’d been craving...
Read More »Music Review: Donna Summer – ‘The Ultimate Collection’ [3-CD Deluxe Edition]
Beyond shining elements that defined Summer gems like “Bad Girls,” “Last Dance,” and “I Feel Love" lie many overlooked treasures.
Read More »Concert Review: A Tribe Called Red – Kingston, Ontario (12/14/16)
A Tribe Called Red put on an amazing show incorporating First Nations drumming. If you get a chance, seem them, for an experience you'll never forget.
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