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The Minnesota Timberwolves are already down Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo. Now, they’ve lost two more.

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Melbourne rock outfit HZED have dropped their electric new single Say Watcha Want. Produced by Rusty Brown (of the legendary Electric Mary), the track is a masterclass in “short and punchy” rock and rol. To turn the heat up even further, HZED recruited Aussie rock icon Dave Leslie (The Baby Animals) to lend his signature […]

Interview by Kris Peters HZED is a powerhouse riff-driven rock band hailing from Melbourne, Australia, known for their high-octane energy and authentic, rock drenched sound. The band’s current lineup features vocalist Tenaye, guitarist Spruce, drummer Sam, and members Hannah and Piddo. Musically, HZED is defined by raw, “in-your-face” rock anthems. Their songwriting process often begins […]

Last month, Olivia Rodrigo covered the Magnetic Fields’ “The Book Of Love” for the HELP(2) benefit compilation. Now, Stephin Merritt and Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold performed the 69 Love Songs classic on the East Village Radio show Elia Vs.

The post Stephin Merritt – One Of <em>NYTimes</em>’ Greatest Living American Songwriters – Sings With Robin Pecknold On East Village Radio appeared first on Stereogum.

Recorded across intimate yet charged club settings in Los Angeles and London, Scorched Earth: Volume 2 Live in LA / London captures Philip Sayce in his natural habitat, on stage, plugged in, and fully unleashed. Backed by Sam Bolle on bass and Bryan Head on drums, Sayce makes no effort to dress things up beyond what’s necessary. The focus is on feel, interplay, and the kind of controlled chaos that only comes with years of arduous touring.

Sayce has long occupied an interesting space in modern blues rock. Born in Wales, raised in Canada, and now based in Los Angeles, he carries a bit of each of those influences in his playing. His style leans heavily on the tradition; you can hear echoes of Hendrix and the late-60s blues explosion, but it never sounds like imitation. Instead, there’s a rawness to his approach and a willingness to push things a little further, especially in a live setting.

That instinct is on full display from the opening moments of “One Foot in the Grave.” It’s a forceful, no-nonsense rocker, driven by sharp, aggressive guitar work that immediately establishes the album’s tone. “Once” follows with a more measured groove, leaning deeper into blues phrasing while still carrying that same intensity. Sayce lets the notes breathe a bit more here, but the fire never really dies down.

“Bitter Monday” pushes things forward again, another tightly wound performance where the band sounds completely in sync. Then comes “Peace Machine,” the album’s most expansive moment. At over nine minutes, it allows the trio to stretch out, building around extended, explosive guitar leads.

“Morning Star” keeps things grounded with a punchy approach, maintaining the album’s forward motion. There’s a clear sense of cohesion across these tracks, the kind that comes from a band sticking to what they do best. Still, there are moments where a slight shift in direction might have added an extra layer, even if the consistency itself is part of the appeal.

The closing take on “Spanish Castle Magic” leans heavier than its source material, trading some of the looseness of Hendrix’s original for a thicker, more muscular sound. It works as a closer, giving the album a final burst of energy while nodding to one of Sayce’s key influences.

The production doesn’t try to smooth things out too much, and that’s the right call. It captures the grit and immediacy of the performances, letting the rough edges be part of the experience.

Overall, Scorched Earth: Volume 2 Live in LA / London stands as a compelling live document, driven by palpable energy and tight-knit chemistry. It captures a band fully in sync, playing with confidence and instinct, resulting in a performance that remains engaging and consistent throughout.

The Review: 8/10

Can’t Miss Tracks

– One Foot in The Grave
– Once
– Bitter Monday
– Spanish Castle Magic
– Peace Machine

The Big Hit

– Peace Machine

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No Fear. Nashville’s India Ramey must have taken some inspiration from that clothing line’s name. Lots of musicians have songs about finding their true self and coming to terms with who they are. On Villain Era, Ramey takes it a step further with a confidence and frankness that would make Clint Eastwood blush. She doesn’t […]

GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite will release their collaborative album BLUES NOW on July 31, 2026 via New West Records. The 10-track album was produced by GA-20’s Matthew Stubbs and recorded at Rare Signals in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The project pairs GA-20, one of the leading young blues trios on the scene, with veteran harmonica player and vocalist Charlie Musselwhite. GA-20 has built a strong following since forming in 2018, with four studio albums reaching No. 1 or No. 2 on the Billboard Blues chart. Musselwhite brings more than six decades of experience to the collaboration.

The first single from the album, “Crazy Love,” has also been released. The song was written by Willie Dixon and first recorded by Buddy Guy.

GA-20’s Matthew Stubbs said, “This song has all of the elements we look for: the attitude, Chicago blues-based, with a soul/garage approach. Buddy Guy is a favorite, and this tune is not one easily found. It’s a hidden Buddy Guy gem.”

According to the band, the material for the album was chosen in part because of Musselwhite’s personal connections to many of the artists represented.

Stubbs said, “We tried to find songs that Charlie had a connection to or artists that he knew personally from Chicago, but also just songs that we liked and thought we could do justice.”

He added, “The GA-20 sound historically has been in that ballpark of raw Chicago Blues from the late ’50s and early ’60s, but we didn’t want to simply re-create Stand Back!, we just wanted to be influenced by it. We wanted to capture the spirit of that record.”

Musselwhite said of the recording sessions, “We’re so good we have to make mistakes on purpose. Everything went smoothly. Making this album was as easy as falling off a log.”

BLUES NOW will be available digitally, on CD and vinyl. Limited color vinyl editions will also be offered through select retailers and directly through the band.

TRACK LISTING

1. Crazy Love
2. I Can’t Hold Out
3. I’ll Change My Style
4. Big Stars Falling
5. Universal Rock
6. The Blues Never Die
7. Strange Land
8. Stroll Out West
9. Short Dress Woman
10. Cristo Redentor

TOUR DATES

May 01 – The Town and The City Festival – Lowell, MA
May 22 – Mauch Chunk Opera House – Jim Thorpe, PA
May 24 – Ocean Mist – Matunuck, RI

June 10 – Warner Vineyards – Paw Paw, MI*
June 11 – Ludlow Garage – Cincinnati, OH*
June 12 – Kent Stage – Kent, OH*
June 13 – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille – Warrendale, PA*
June 16 – The Warehouse – Fairfield, CT*
June 17 – Newton Theatre – Newton, NJ*
June 18 – Blue Ocean Music Hall – Salisbury, MA*
June 19 – Landsdowne Theatre – Landsdowne, PA*
June 21 – Live Oak Music Festival – San Luis Obispo, CA^
June 27 – Eldorado Music Festival – Vancé, FR

July 03 – Blues Cazorla – Cazorla, ES
July 04 – Rockin’Fest – Madrid, ES
July 10 – Åmåls Bluesfest – Åmål, SE
July 11 – SALT – Oslo, NO

August 14 – Homer Center for the Arts – Homer, NY*
August 15 – Songs At Mirror Lake – Lake Placid, NY*
August 20 – Big Top Chautauqua – Bayfield, WI*
August 22 – Chenango Blues Festival – Norwich, NY^
August 23 – Dakota – Minneapolis, MN*
August 25 – Redstone Room – Davenport, IA*
August 26 – Castle Theatre – Bloomington, IL*
August 27 – The Acorn – Three Oaks, MI*
August 28 – Sharon Wilson Center – Brookfield, WI*
August 30 – Mercury Ballroom – Louisville, KY*

September 19 – Telluride Blues & Brews Festival – Telluride, CO^
September 24 – Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club – Portsmouth, NH^
September 26 – Narrows Center for the Arts – Fall River, MA^
September 30 – Jazz Dock – Prague, CZ

October 02 – Blues Heaven Festival – Frederikshavn, DK
October 03 – Rampelys – Silkeborg, DK
October 06 – Kulturkvarteret – Kristianstad, SE
October 07 – Medley – Malmö, SE
October 08 – Sundbyberg – Stockholm, SE
October 09 – Hunker Junker – Söderhamn, SE
October 10 – Roda Kvarn – Ljusdal, SE
October 11 – House of Blues – Borlänge, SE
October 14 – G Livelab – Tampere, FI
October 15 – G Livelab – Helsinki, FI
October 16 – Apollo – Turku, FI
October 17 – Elojazz Klubi – Oulu, FI

January 31, 2027 – Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise – Fort Lauderdale, FL^

^ Charlie Musselwhite & GA-20 Together Onstage

• Supporting Devon Allman

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The Los Angeles Lakers have some good things going for them in Game 6 against the Rockets but need to play smart.

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Equal Vision Records, Civilians and Sparta are pleased to present Everything You Say, the latest track to be lifted from the Friday, May 29 release of Cut A Silhouette, the forthcoming album from the celebrated El Paso, TX-based alt-rock band. “The music for this was brought in by Matt [Miller] to the earliest writing sessions […]

Warren Haynes has released a live version of “Banks of the Deep End,” the first preview of his upcoming symphonic album Dreams & Songs, which will be available in the U.S. through Evil Teen Records.

Originally appearing on The Deep End, Volume 1 in 2001, “Banks of the Deep End” has become a staple for Gov’t Mule fans. The new orchestral arrangement was recorded in 2019 at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Haynes’ hometown of Asheville. The performance marked the debut of his Dreams & Songs symphonic show alongside the Asheville Symphony Orchestra and a backing lineup featuring Oteil Burbridge on bass, John Medeski on organ and keys, Jeff Sipe on drums, and Greg Osby on saxophone.

“‘Banks of the Deep End’ is one of the songs that we probably play more than any other,” said Warren Haynes. “Although it doesn’t vary as much on a nightly basis as some of the other tunes, it somehow takes on its own personality just based on the song itself and the lyric and uniqueness of the chord structure and the melody. Playing it with a symphony emphasizes all the dramatic and dynamic changes that song presents, and it’s wonderful hearing it in that light.”

On April 30, the Warren Haynes Band will perform its Dreams & Songs Symphonic Experience with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra at The Orpheum Theater. The show explores music from Haynes’ catalog, including material from Gov’t Mule, The Allman Brothers Band, Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, and his solo work.

The following night, Gov’t Mule will headline the venue for the final date of its spring headlining tour. After a short break, the band will return to the road in July and August for a summer run featuring headlining shows, co-headlining dates with Joe Bonamassa, and festival appearances.

More details on Dreams & Songs are expected soon.

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