Pop Candy — First, a word about my relationship with Disney theme parks: I don't have one. When I was a kid, my parents took my brother and I to Grandma's house for summer vacation. So while many of my friends were vomiting on the Teacups and seeing Captain EO, ... more info

Here Comes The Flood — The Dogs have grown teeth. Since their self-titled full length the Chicago trio has expanded into a quartet, adding the folk-tinged vocals of Rivkah Gevinson. They have kept the kitchen sink approach to recording. bringing the drums and vocals upf... more info

Live Daily — Alt-country outfit Lucero [ tickets ] is preparing for a month-long tour of the eastern half of the US behind the band's recently released "1372 Overton Park." The Memphis-based group will kick off the trek with a two-night stand Jan. 22-23 in Fay... more info

L.A. Times - News — Mountain View High School remembers Agustin Roberto 'Bobby' Salcedo, who was killed in Mexico. The high school football field in El Monte bore all the hallmark... more info

Radio Exile — The Mountain Goats hold a particularly special place in my music-loving heart as it is at one of their shows that I chilled with a close friend whilst looking at hot NYU girls and finally realized, “I’m fucking old”. That sort of association h... more info

Live Daily — Country legend Merle Haggard [ tickets ] returns to the road next spring and summer with a fresh slate of concert dates as he continues to keep busy well past retirement age. The multiple Grammy-winner continues with his current slate tonight (1/4... more info

Live Daily — Singer/songwriter and Old 97's [ tickets ] frontman Rhett Miller [ tickets ] has plotted a late-winter solo tour through the US as he continues to support his eponymous summertime release. The Texas musician will kick off the roadwork with a short... more info

Here Comes The Flood — The Yonder Mountain String Band take on No Expectations, the Rolling Stones classic written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Recorded live at The Boulder Theater, Boulder, CO - 2009-12-29. With Pete Wernick on banjo. MP3: Yonder Mountain String ... more info

Troubled Souls Unite — 166. It's the magic number. It's the number of posts from 2008. It's also the number of posts from 2009. Funny how these things work out.It's also been a great year for albums. And a great year for concerts. And a great year for music in general. Her... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Philip Glass: free and legal The Orange Mountain Music Philip Glass Sampler Vol.I album [mp3] other Philip Glass posts at Largehearted Boy Various Artists: free and legal Be on the Lookout Lookout Records sampler... more info