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The Montreal-based Producer-DJ Sits down with WCBN’s Dexter Kaufmann to discuss the influences behind his latest album Creatures of the Late Afternoon, tour stories, and his collaborations with filmmaker Edgar … Read moreKid Koala On His New Album and How To Approach Björk at a Party (Interview by Dexter K.)
Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C.–with former Palma Violets member Chilli Jesson as their bassist–opened to the moody atmosphere created by the downpour that started minutes before their set at the … Read moreArctic Monkeys + Fontaines D.C. @ Pine Knob Theater 8/29/2023 (Concert Review by Saima S.)
I forgot why I originally signed up for email updates Mass Appeal, but on June 9, 2023, that decision paid off. The email informed me of an all-star line-up for … Read moreHip Hop 50 Live @ Yankees Stadium (Concert Review by Marco M.)
It’s not often you get to see a show that puts on display the breadth of styles in a genre in metal, but here we are. Each band on this … Read moreEluveitie/Omnium Gatherum/Seven Spires @ Majestic Theater (Concert Review by Jeremy H.)
Last month, devoted music lover, sporting enthusiast, journalist, and WCBN deejay Michael G. Nastos passed away. Michael G’s influence and legacy cannot be appropriately summarized by one page; like a … Read moreWe Remember: A Tribute to Michael G. Nastos
The time has come for music publications to release year-end lists. Unlike some lists that come out too early, I waited to listen to as many albums as I could. … Read moreTOP 22 Albums of 2022 (by Dexter K.)
Balladic, smoky, and tender, this series of duets by two greats of the modern avant-garde jazz scene feels more reminiscent of 70’s European free improvisation than one might initially expect. … Read moreIvo Perelman and Matthew Shipp: “Fruition” (Album review by Nicolette L.)
I recently talked with multi-hyphenate Pulitzer-Prize winning author, producer, and songwriter Michael Chabon. While he’s primarily known for his literary works such as Wonderboys, and the Adventures of Kavalier and … Read moreIn Conversation with Michael Chabon (Interview by Dexter K.)
Flashback to 2005 yo! As we entered the Fillmore that night, we were greeted by venue employees who provided us with complimentary thick-rimmed glasses, oversized beanies, and flannels. Talk about … Read moreMetric/Secret Machines @ The Fillmore Theatre 10/19/22 (Concert Review by Nicolette L.)
Walking into the Little Caesars Arena and looking at the crowd that had come to see the Gorillaz, you can truly understand how diverse their discography is. From 14 year … Read moreGorillaz @ Little Caesar’s Arena (Concert Review by Laura T.)