The Cranberries, just before the world caught up. The previously unreleased 'Live at the London Astoria II 1994' captures an intimate, electric performance from a band on the brink of global stardom. Read our review.
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After decades with America, Gerry Beckley is still moving forward. The legendary singer-songwriter opens up about life beyond the band, his solo journey, and what continues to inspire him. Read our interview.
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Looking for your next listen? This week’s Caustic Commentary covers new music from Mike D, Dinosaur Jr., The Animeros, Sera Cahoone, Billy Strings, and more. See what’s worth turning up.
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The first album from the Alabama Shakes in eleven years, 'I Must Be Dreaming,' is a laid-back slice of psychedelic soul that sinks into a warm groove once the songs start to flow. REVIEW:
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30 years later, Soul Asylum brings MTV Unplugged back home. 'MPLS Unplugged' captures the Minneapolis rockers raw, intimate, and unvarnished in a hometown celebration of one of their defining performances. Read our review.
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Ty Segall’s ‘Chrome’ is raw, incendiary garage rock that combines the folk melodies with loud, distorted guitars and psychedelic licks. REVIEW:
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'DILLAGENCE 2' proves that Busta Rhymes is far from a legacy act attempting to grab hold of what once was. This tracklist is pure, unfiltered Hip-hop, and both the icons had a hand in it all. REVIEW:
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20 years later, Donuts still sounds like nothing else. This week’s Golden Age Thursday dives into the samples, innovation, and boundless creativity behind J Dilla’s masterpiece—and why its influence only continues to grow.
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More than any other album by Sera Cahoone, ‘I’ve Missed You All These Years’ is most striking for its melodies and the way they embolden the lyrics and elevate the chord progressions. REVIEW:
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“Wednesday is Green” is a meditative ode to solitude, nature, and the strange comfort of learning to feel at home within yourself, shimmering with Schaefer Llana’s gorgeously soulful vocals over a lush Americana soundtrack. Watch the video:
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With 'New Orleans ‘26,' Charlie & the Tropicales look to the past for inspiration with their mix of covers and originals that deal with calypso, cumbia, rocksteady, swampy R&B and more as the sweet sounds drift out. REVIEW:
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On the gorgeous folk title track off his upcoming album 'Arrive,' Eliot Bronson sings with urgency and honesty, offering poignant commentary on the role of technology in our lives and the damage it can cause. LISTEN:
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Dark, hypnotic, and emotionally bruising. 'Thirteenth Step' captured A Perfect Circle at their most haunting—and the new One Step Edition brings the album’s shadowy depths back into focus. Read our review.
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30 years ago today, Outkast released their second album, 'ATLiens.' Fresh off establishing the South as an imminent, pioneering force in Hip-hop, Outkast turned their attention to the otherworldly. Revisit the classic:
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'Marrow Deep' finds Mastodon grappling with grief and experimenting with prog-rock, psychedelic rock, stoner metal, grindcore, and a number of other sounds. REVIEW:
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Start to finish, The Animeros’ ‘¡Qué Bárbaro!’ is a collection of killer cumbia-influenced grooves that are bound to affect even the most sedate person. REVIEW:
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In September, Portland, Oregon will play host to a celebration of the literary and musical legacy of Robert Hunter, the poet and lyricist whose words helped define the Grateful Dead songbook.
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Riley Downing gets back to the dirt. On 'Landfill Poetry,' The Deslondes member leans deep into his rural country roots, pairing weathered storytelling with an earthy, lived-in sound. REVIEW:
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Peak J Mascis. This week’s Weirdo Wednesday heads back to 1991 for a wonderfully awkward 120 Minutes interview featuring the Dinosaur Jr. frontman doing what he does best: mumbling his way through MTV.
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The Jayhawks still know their way around a perfect jangle. On 'Sanctuary Park,' the Americana veterans bring fresh energy to their lush harmonies and timeless roots-rock sound. REVIEW:
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