Songs From Rocksmith

Video games are rarely a relevant topic on this site, but the newly released Rocksmith should make any musician curious – even if they

Silky Johnson

The hordes of amateur mixtape manufactures – and the many sites that host them – prove somewhat of a detriment to the most ambitious

Matt Stevens

Matt Stevens‘ instrumental arsenal does not compare to a full-blown orchestra, which can be a challenge for one without the flexibility of vocal accompaniment.

Lo-Fi-Fnk

Sweden’s electronic-pop scene is renowned not only for its number of impressive musicians per capita, but its listeners’ embracing of various temperaments within the

Crooks Country

Glimpses of country-rock and folk appear on Crooks‘ EP, Lonesome, Rowdy and Restless. On the memorable “Downtown”, a series of spaghetti-western horns pave a

Rozwell, Delta, Del Rey

No. These aren't the names of secret air force bases. Rozwell Kid, Big Black Delta, and Lana Del Rey are just three new acts

Interview with Warm Weather

I spoke with Warm Weather's Ryan Pollie, who covered everything from his childhood piano lessons to the production process of the LA trio's Dances