Music News
Multi-instrumentalist Luis Gracia-Alonso breaks down his most personal track yet
For over a decade, Luis Gracia-Alonso has been a cornerstone of the Southern California music scene—a seasoned trombonist, bandleader, and educator whose résumé spans ska, reggae, pop, salsa, funk, and…
Music Reviews
Green Noise Records presses Testors early years in Prime Primitive: 1976-1977
New York City in the mid to late 70s wasn't all disco inferno Studio 54. The city was in a…
Tech N9ne drops 25th album: an ode to ‘5816 Forest’
Four decades after Aaron Dontez Yates first touched a mic and 24 albums into an unfathomable career that’s redefined independent…
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,…
