Song You Need to Know: Caylee Hammack, ‘Small Town Hypocrite’
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On the Georgia native’s new track, cadences reminiscent of Dolly Parton carry a story of broken hearts and survival
Song You Need to Know: Archers of Loaf, ‘Raleigh Days’
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe band’s first new song in 22 years sounds, thrillingly, like vintage ‘Loaf
Sparks’ ‘Self-Effacing’ Is a Song You Need to Know
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe art-rock duo drop an anthem for introverts everywhere
‘I Felt Really, Really High’: Carlos Santana Looks Back on His Historic 2000 Grammy Night
Posted in: Music FeaturesTwenty years ago, the guitarist won eight trophies in a single night for Santana’s Supernatural LP, tying Michael Jackson’s record. He’s still processing it.
Les Claypool on Primus’ Rush Covers Tour: ‘It’s About Admiration for These Amazing Musicians’
Posted in: Music FeaturesBassist discusses the band’s upcoming A Tribute to Kings tour, and goes deep on his extensive history with the prog legends
Song You Need to Know: Sam Hunt, ‘Hard to Forget’
Posted in: Music FeaturesCountry innovator samples Webb Pierce, flexes his melodic muscles on latest release
Song You Need to Know: Low Cut Connie, ‘Look What They Did’
Posted in: Music FeaturesAdam Weiner sings about the shuttered casinos and busted dreams of Atlantic City in damning piano ballad
Warner Music Group’s A&R Costs Say a Lot About How Much Labels Need to Spend on Artists in Today’s Music Industry
Posted in: Music FeaturesWMG is about to go public. If I was investing, I’d watch this number closely
Beach Bunny: Learning to Fly
Posted in: Music FeaturesHow the Chicago band cracked the power-pop code for their great debut album, ‘Honeymoon’ — and why they’re not done learning
‘That’s When They Were on Fire’: Inside the Who’s ‘Live at Leeds’
Posted in: Music FeaturesOn the 50th anniversary of their most legendary show, longtime sound engineer Bob Pridden reflects on capturing the group at their peak
