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While their debut, 'Another One Gained,' served as a strong introduction to Katy Guillen & The Drive, 'Make That Sound' — with its musical risks and newfound confidence — is a far more compelling record. REVIEW:
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Katy Guillen & The Drive Balance Indie Rock Risk Taking and Newfound Confidence on 'Make That Sound' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

The 2022 debut from Kansas City duo Katy Guillen & The Drive (led by music and life partners singer/guitarist Katy Guillen and drummer Stephanie

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In celebration of Redd Kross’s well-earned return, we look back at an exhilarating performance of the band’s legendary cover of The Partridge Family’s “Somebody Wants To Love You.”
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Golden Age Thursday: Redd Kross Turn Pop Excellence Into Raw Punk Energy Live - Glide Magazine

Longevity is a beautiful thing that most bands can only hope to experience. There are plenty of ways for a young band to etch its name into the history

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 3h

North Mississippi Allstars' Luther Dickinson mines the bluesier side of the Grateful Dead on 'Dead Blues.' REVIEW:
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Luther Dickinson's 'Dead Blues' Featuring Datrian Johnson Proves Illuminating & Fierce (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

Luther Dickinson's concept for Dead Blues is not all that implausible. After all, in the earliest days of the Grateful Dead, blues constituted a healthy

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 4h

30 years later, these fourteen cuts say all that needs to be said about the past history and the long-term legacy of Chrissie Hynde as well as the Pretenders.
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30 Years Later: Pretenders' Live Album 'The Isle of View' Remains Vital Unplugged Listening Experience - Glide Magazine

Ever since Chrissie Hynde courageously engaged in that tremendous leap of faith it took to form the band Pretenders in 1978, she has consistently taken

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 5h

Katie Schecter's 'Empress' fuses retro soul and pop with atmospheric dream pop and dashes of country. REVIEW:
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Katie Schecter's Twangy Soul & World Weary Sound Make 'Empress' A Winner (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

Katie Schecter’s third studio album, Empress, offers another modern take on the retro sounds that have inspired her. The Nashville (via New York)

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 6h

After backing artists like Eric Lindell, Samantha Fish, Russell Batiste, John “Papa” Gros, and Glen David Andrews, the players of New Orleans outfit Captain Buckles showcase their chemistry with the soulful and bluesy "Bus Station Blues." LISTEN:
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SONG PREMIERE: Talented New Orleans Sidemen Come Together as Captain Buckles for Soulful Blues-Rock Tune "Bus Station Blues" - Glide Magazine

Hurry Up is the debut full-length album from the crew of A-list New Orleans-based veteran sidemen known as Captain Buckles. It was recorded at the famed

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 7h

The newest album from Todd Snider finds a broken man breathily singing sparse numbers as 'High, Lonesome and Then Some' feels less like an album title and more like Snider’s perpetual state of mind over these nine tracks. REVIEW:
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Todd Snider Digs Into Stripped Down Artistic Shift With 'High, Lonesome and Then Some' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

The newest album from Todd Snider finds a broken man breathily singing sparse numbers as High, Lonesome and Then Some feels less like an album title and

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 8h

“Darling Pt. 2” has a dark, lo-fi, chugging energy that hints at a more eerie, experimental sound from the artist, allowing Caleb L'Etoile's lofty visions to morph into living, breathing, roaming testaments to restless artistry.
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LISTEN: Caleb L'Etoile Brings Eerie Experimentation To Post-punk Prowess On "Darling Pt. 2" - Glide Magazine

Caleb L’Etoile writes songs like ghost stories — short, vivid, and impossible to forget. The Virginia-based multi-instrumentalist and producer blurs the

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 9h

Nearly fifty years later, Sylvester's 'Step II' remains both a triumph of musical innovation and a document of self-liberation. REVIEW:
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Sylvester's 1978 Out-of-Print Disco-soul LP 'Step II' Gets Vinyl Reissue (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

When Step II arrived in 1978, Sylvester had already carved out a reputation as San Francisco’s most electrifying performer, a singer who fused church-born

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 10h

“Wind in a Kite” is a heartfelt, laid-back single that highlights Jack Manley’s poetic intricacies, with the artist’s sugar-coated vocals delivering infectious melodies and moving songwriting.
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LISTEN: Jack Manley's "Wind in a Kite" Is Sleek Indie Rock With Poetic Undertones - Glide Magazine

Jack Manley is a New York-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist crafting hypnotic, emotionally raw alt-rock songs that drift between dreamy

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 19h

“Painting of a Tree” is the latest single from Tiberius’s anticipated new release, and the slow-burning psychedelia of it all is awe-inspiring.
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LISTEN: Tiberius's "Painting of a Tree" Is Atmospheric Indie Rock With Psychedelic Undertones - Glide Magazine

Boston’s Tiberius has announced their new album, Troubadour, for release via Audio Antihero (Frog / Avery Friedman / CIAO MALZ / The Noisy) on November

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 20h

The Last Dinner Party's 'From The Pyre' is dramatic rock music at a high level, a daring effort from a band looking to do more than solidify their name in the contemporary pantheon. REVIEW:
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Last Dinner Party Serve Up Colorful Bombastic Rock With 'From The Pyre' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

An album as universally adored and critically acclaimed as The Last Dinner Party’s debut album, 2024’s Prelude to Ecstasy, doesn’t come around too often.

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 21h

combobox is not looking to simply contribute to contemporary punk; combobox wants to manipulate the genre into something greater, and their mission becomes clearer on “The Party.”
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LISTEN: combobox Craft Off-kilter Punk Bursting With Personality On "The Party" - Glide Magazine

combobox is a Portland band making high‑energy alt‑punk; they dub spankwave, a higher‑octane, “spankier” spin on crankwave. Songs fire fast, almost always

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 22h

Militarie Gun's 'God Save The Gun' is a daring yet rewarding sophomore effort, a honed 14-song collection of brutally self-analyzing, immersive rock. REVIEW:
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Militarie Gun Get Brutally Vulnerable On Explosive 'God Save The Gun' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

On paper, Militarie Gun should be in a celebratory mindset heading into God Save The Gun, the highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed,

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 23h

Bob Mould's SUGAR is making new music again.
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SUGAR Returns With First New Music And Live Dates In Over Three Decades - Glide Magazine

SUGAR – the iconic alternative rock trio led by Bob Mould alongside bassist David Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis –

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 1d

Joshua Ray Walker's latest record 'Stuff' is a bizarre experiment on paper, but one that turns out to be both touching and life-affirming. REVIEW:
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Joshua Ray Walker Ventures Into Experimental Territory with Sonically Expansive 'Stuff' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

Last year, Joshua Ray Walker was in the middle of intensive chemotherapy treatment for stage 3B colon cancer. Given where his head was at, it would be

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 1d

In honor of Dax Rigg’s birthday today, we’re rounding out our spotlight coverage this week by showcasing one of his most haunting ballads: “Scream of the Butterfly.”
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Weirdo Wednesday: Acid Bath Go Nuts With "Scream Of The Butterfly" - Glide Magazine

In honor of Dax Rigg’s birthday today, we’re rounding out our spotlight coverage this week by showcasing one of his most haunting ballads: “Scream of the

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THE BMP is the riskiest and most rewarding album to date from Sudan Archives, and proves that the artist can manipulate her tendencies into whichever form she pleases. REVIEW:
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Sudan Archives Unlocks Electronic Terrain On Dance-Heavy ‘THE BPM' (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

Sudan Archives, the project of singer/songwriter/producer/violinist Brittney Parks, has been quietly crafting one of the more diverse discographies in

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 1d

In true Bird Streets fashion, “Everyonewelovewillgoaway” is a vibrant and psyched-out guitar escapade that brings to mind Britpop with plenty of harmonic flourishes. Watch the video:
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Bird Streets Reflects on Dark Times with Shimmering Guitar-pop Sounds on “Everyonewelovewillgoaway” - Glide Magazine

A native of upstate New York, John Brodeur began his recording career with 2000’s Tiger Pop, and prior to Bird Streets, he released two more solo albums,

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 1d

On Saturday, Wednesday gave Phoenix, AZ a run through the songs off their new album 'Bleeds' along with plenty more heavy rocking. REVIEW:
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Wednesday Gives Phoenix' Crescent Ballroom A Ride Of Whimsical, Twangy & Offbeat Aesthetics (SHOW REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

Some concerts open with LED screens and pyrotechnics, the headliner exploding onto the stage through a trap door. Wednesday’s show, however, was hosted by

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 1d

The title track off the upcoming album from The Krickets, “If You Only Knew," is an enchanting work of soulful Americana brimming with rich harmonies and poignant lyricism. LISTEN:
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SONG PREMIERE: The Krickets Find Pure Euphoria Through Soulful and Harmonic Americana on "If You Only Knew" - Glide Magazine

The Krickets are a trio from the Gulf Coast whose music is genre-bending Americana steeped in their signature folk harmony. Fresh out of the studio with

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 1d

35 years ago today, Ride released its debut LP 'Nowhere,' considered by many to be the shoegaze movement’s greatest triumph. Check out the debut in full:
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35 Years Ago Today- Ride Released Pivotal Shoegaze Album & Debut 'Nowhere' - Glide Magazine

35 years ago today (10/15/90) Ride released its debut LP Nowhere, considered by many to be the shoegaze movement's greatest triumph. With its hazy

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Last night in Portland, OR, UK band The Tubs brought their soaring mix of power pop, post-punk, Celtic music, and pub rock to Polaris Hall for a rousing and at times humorous performance. REVIEW:
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The Tubs Bring Poignant Songs and Expansive, Punk-inflected Power Pop Sounds to Polaris Hall in Portland, OR (SHOW REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

One of the best albums you will hear this year comes from the Tubs. Released in March, Cotton Crown (REVIEW) marks an impressive evolution for the UK band

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Glide Magazine @glidemag.bsky.social · 2d

Peaches has announced her first album in 10 years and a 2026 headlining tour. Check out the new protest anthem “Not In Your Mouth None Of Your Business”:
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Peaches Announces New Album 'No Lube So Rude,' Shares First Single and 2026 Tour Dates - Glide Magazine

Today, the iconic musician, producer, director, and performance artist, Peaches returns with the electrifying protest anthem “Not In Your Mouth None Of

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The Ardmore Music Hall was buzzing with the palpable energy of community as Dr. Dog returned home for an awe-inspiring, career-spanning set last night as part of Philly Music Fest. REVIEW:
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Dr. Dog Gives Hometown Fans Memorable Intimate Show At Ardmore Music Hall For Philly Music Fest 2025 (SHOW REVIEW) - Glide Magazine

Philly Music Fest 2025 is officially underway, and the city hasn’t hummed like this since the Eagles Super Bowl parade. The seven-day, multi-venue

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