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BITCHIN BAJAS' EUROPEAN VELOCITY

posted June 24th, 2026

Dare not resist being drawn into the slipstream of Bitchin Bajas as their orbit passes you this Autumn, sidewinding their lauded Inland See album through the UK, Northern Europe and Scandinavia this October and November.

The Chicagoan Trinity will achieve critical heat levels, fulminating as they achieve perihelion, curving around you as the dry ice fogs the dancefloor, so do not miss reserving your place at the show, as the only sign that they were ever there will be the morning Sun illuminating... (read more)

Artists in this story: Bitchin Bajas

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ED ASKEW AND THOSE TOUGH GUYS

posted June 22nd, 2026

The Final Painting, out July 31, is a marvelous last word from the late psych-folk legend Ed Askew. In the years before his passing in 2025, the poet/painter/songwriter partnered again with Jerry David DeCicca — his producer of 2013's remarkable For the World album — to work through nearly three dozen songs together, expanding upon nine of them to form a stunning self portrait. The second single releases to the world today: "Tough Guys," a bold romantic expression about gay relationships that Askew ... (read more)

Artists in this story: Ed Askew

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BILL CALLAHAN APPEARS ON THE ADAM FRIEDLAND SHOW

posted June 19th, 2026

Back in April of this year, Bill Callahan hit the road for an in-store tour to share the good tunes off his new album, My Days of 58. With packed rooms at every stop! At the end of the road, Bill took his one-man band to The Adam Friedland Show to perform three songs ("Why Do Men Sing," "Computer" & "Pathol O.G.") and chat with Adam about humor, empathy, and a brief encounter Bill had with Lou Reed. Watch the full performance and interview below, and catch... (read more)

Artists in this story: Bill Callahan

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CORY HANSON LOVES EUROPEAN PEOPLE

posted June 19th, 2026

Like a cool breeze after the long, hot summer, Cory Hanson is blowing through town again with a new set of live dates for the UK and Europe this Autumn.

Like a mighty wind, new album I Love People comes from parts unknown, but you can check out what's in the air of his stellar songcraft 'n' rocking-out combo here, in the (slow)burning set he did for Seattle's KEXP.

Cory and his merry men have constructed a timeless still life... (read more)

Artists in this story: Wand, Cory Hanson, Sharpie Smile, Cole Berliner