Lightheaded Releases Debut LP 'Combustible Gems'
Lightheaded are, simply, a great pop group. Their songs are full of melody and harmony, are bittersweet and memorable, familiar yet original. Their sound is a perfect mix of jangling guitars -- featuring Sara Abdlebarry's exquisite, tasteful, but punchy Gretsch lead played over Stephen Stec's Rickenbacker chime -- anchored to singer Cynthia Rickenbach's Hofner Violin bass, which sounds like the bass on Michel Polnareff's first LP. Listen to the album now!
Philadelphia Rockers Soraia Cover Blondie's 'Union City Blue'
Philadelphia rock outfit Soraia cover the Blondie classic 'Union City Blue' on their latest Wicked Cool Records single. The constantly touring band just wrapped a stint on the The Wicked Cool Records Revue, presented by Hard Rock and Little Steven's The Underground Garage, and they're hitting the road again (with Detroit's The Idiot Kids) for a short run of East Coast dates later this month. Listen to the new song here!
Video: LOVECOLOR (Vanessa Silberman & Ryan Carnes) Release 'Crazy Love' Video
LOVECOLOR is the musical project of Ryan Carnes (Desperate Housewives, Cupid for Christmas, Doctor Who) and singer, songwriter and producer Vanessa Silberman. The band is excited to share the official video for their single 'Crazy Love.' The video, which was directed by Jamie Wollrab, is now available. Watch the video here!
PITCH PERFECT 3 Star Returns With Unapologetic Sophomore Album
HANNAH FAIRLIGHT, known for her roles in Pitch Perfect 3 and Crazy Hearts: Nashville, returns with a bold sophomore album. Dive into the latest musical offering from this multi-talented artist. A regular at haunts like NYC's The Bitter End and Arlene's Grocery, Fairlight went on to grace stages across Europe, the UK, and Australia.
Maggie Rose to Release New Studio Album 'No One Gets Out Alive' in April
“Mad Love” co-written by Rose, Jordan Leigh Meredith (Sad Penny) and K.S. Rhoads spotlights Maggie's spell-binding vibrato. The torchy showstopper features Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit member Sadler Vaden on guitar, playing echo-drenched spaghetti western licks, along with haunting guest vocals by John Paul White (The Civil Wars).
Brea Fournier & The Dream Ballet to Debut 'Manic Pixie Dream Girl!' Album at City Winery
Manic Pixie Dream Girl! was conceptualized and written by Brea Fournier, produced by Barb Morrison, engineered by Jeremy Kinney, Matt Graff, Dan Malsch, and Sam Warfield, mixed by Jonathan Jetter, mastered by Randy Merrill, and features lead guitar by Ben Shanblatt, bass by Noah Rosner, drums/percussion by Sophia Bondi, and more.
Bikini Kill Announces 2024 North American Tour Dates
After an exhilarating reunion in 2019 which marked their first full shows since 1997, the legendary feminist punk band has just announced a slew of North American tour dates. The new US stint offers fans another chance to experience their formidable live show during a time when we need their political rally cry more than ever.
Review: PILLOW TALK Finds Soft Spot Among the Shadowbox Live Crowd
Produced and directed by Julie Klein, PILLOW TALK provides a collection of Shadowbox Live’s best skits of the past year, hits the right notes for a variety of patrons. the two-act mixture of rock and roll and comedy opened Jan. 5 and runs through April 13 at the troupe’s stage at 503 S. Front Street in downtown Columbus.
Review: SENSE & SENSIBILITY at 4TH WALL THEATRE COMPANY
What did our critic think of SENSE & SENSIBILITY at 4TH WALL THEATRE COMPANY? I have a feeling the creators of Netflix’s BRIDGERTON saw Kate Hamill’s musical update of SENSE & SENSIBILITY in 2014 and understood what they had to do to make Regency era romance work for a new generation.