Music News
Taking part in the brilliance of Gem & Jam 2026
For three days in early February, a stretch of desert outside Tucson transforms into one of the most vibrant creative gatherings in the independent festival circuit. From February 6th through…
Music Reviews
25 years of ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ prompts special vinyl release
A quarter century has passed since the Coen brothers' blockbuster O Brother, Where Art Thou? hit theaters -- and, like…
Bette A. & Brian Eno team for audio-visual ‘Slow Stories’ collab
Aww, to slow down... To take in the present. To tune out the chaotic world around us. To experience each…
Music Talks
Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast, Ep. 86: ZZ Ward
Skunk Manhattan and guest co-host Tim Driscoll welcome ZZ Ward, a talented recording artist known for her unique blend of blues, pop, and hip hop. Tune in as they discuss…
Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast, Ep. 84: Walker Doubleday (of Doubleday Guitars)
We're on location in scenic hill country just outside of Austin with luthier Walker Doubleday, founder of Doubleday Guitars. In this episode, we talk about his humble beginnings, as well…
Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast, Ep. 83: Robert Dean
Robert Dean is a journalist, raconteur, and self-proclaimed "enlightened dumbass". His work has been featured in places like MIC, Eater, Fatherly, Yahoo, Austin American-Statesman, Consequence of Sound, Ozy, USA Today,…
