New Single from Ellie Heath "Pushing Forty"

The Edmonton, Alberta based singer songwriter Ellie Heath has a new single out, the title track of her upcoming album "Pushing Forty". 

About the song Heath states:

Album Review: Connie Converse - So Sad, So Lovely

Hey all, got a review up @glidemag which you can read Right C'here.

It is of the Third Man Records re-release of Connie Converse's So Sad, So Lovely.

Happy 10th Anniversary to Bombino's Azel

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Bombino's album, Azel. 

His third studio album was produced by Dave Longstreth.

Album Review: Selwyn Birchwood - Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues

Hey all, got a review up @glidemag which you can read Right C'here.

It is of Selwyn Birchwood's excellent new release, Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues.

New Single/Video from The Flatliners "Inner Peace"

The Richmond Hill, Ontario based punk outfit The Flatliners have a new single/video out, "Inner Peace"

Check out the revved up, angsty rocker below:

New Single from Ellen Benediktson "WID4L"

The Limhamn, Malmö, Sweden based singer Ellen Benediktson has a new single out, "WID4L".

About the song Benediktson states:

Dylan Cover #725 Auriolus Culpa "Heart of Mine"

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's tune is a cover by Auriolus Culpa playing "Heart of Mine"

Thoughts on Original:

From the first time we tackled a cover of this tune:
Shot of Love found Dylan beginning to get back to more secular music after his gospel phase and "Heart of Mine" is an odd song that is cliché as hell but also loose and spastic Dylan. The fact that this version was released on Shot of Love is why the Bootleg series exists and the reason fans can become frustrated with his albums, as he himself stated: 

In an interview taken in 1984, Dylan admitted that "Heart of Mine" was "done a bunch of different ways ... but I chose for some reason a particularly funky version of that—and it's really scattered. It's not as good as some of the other versions, but I chose it because Ringo and Ronnie Wood played on it, and we did it in like ten minutes." 

Being that Dylan himself couldn't decide on how the song should actually be constructed, it makes it ripe for other artists to interpret, that is if they can get past the cheesy, "don't do the crime if you can't do the time" line...

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is our first time hearing Auriolus Culpa, and not much is known online about them. Any info? Feel free to drop it in the comments. 

Thoughts on Cover: 

A very artsy interpretation of the song. Odd timings and changes, aloof, pretty interesting all around. Why do I have a feeling Dylan would absolutely love it if he saw this video? 

Happy 20th Anniversary Ghostface Killah's Fishscale

Happy 20th Anniversary to Ghostface Killah's Fishscale. 

One of the best questions for hip hop fans is which is the best Wu-Tang solo album? 

New Single from Marc Valentine "High In The Underground"

The London based power pop artist Marc Valentine has a new single out, "High In The Underground"

About the song Valentine states:

Full Show Friday: Screaming Trees - November 15, 1996 Grugahalle, Rockpalast, Essen, Germany

We search the murky back waters of youtube to find full concerts and post them to the site weekly, come back every seven days to help us celebrate Full Show Friday's. These shows are of varying quality and may not be here for long so enjoy them while you can...As always, please support the artist every which way, but especially by seeing them live (if they are still playing)...This week...Screaming Trees!

Today we travel back to 1996 for a Screaming Trees show in Germany. The title says this 'features' Josh Homme, but Homme was just the touring guitarist for the band from 1996-98. 

Album Review: GA-20 - Orphans Volume 2

GA-20

Orphans Volume 2

**and1/2 out of *****

Last month we reviewed GA-20's first installment of Orphans, eight cover songs of blues and soul. Now comes Orphans Volume 2, four more blues and soul covers from the rocking act. The timing of the release is odd as it arrives only two months after the original, and is incredibly brief, containing only four songs, which had been recorded sometime ago. Whatever the logistical reason for separating the two EP's, the music on both is stout. 

Happy Opening Day!

I see great things in baseball.  It's our game - the American game.  It will take our people out-of-doors, fill them with oxygen, give them a larger physical stoicism.  Tend to relieve us from being a nervous, dyspeptic set.  Repair these losses, and be a blessing to us.  

~Walt Whitman

RtBE is here to wish you a Happy Opening Day! If you want to read a great piece about baseball check out this excerpt from Roger Angell's The Summer Game

Opening Day should be a national holiday, plain and simple. Once winter is gone (at least officially), Baseball can never arrive soon enough. Here's hoping your favorite team wins, especially if you are a fellow Mets fan. Let's Go Mets!

Album Review: Devine Carama - Legacy Minded Men

Devine Carama

Legacy Minded Men

*** out of *****

The newest full length release from the Lexington, Kentucky based MC Devine Carama finds the politically active artist dealing with very modern issues that have deep historical roots. Legacy Minded Men uses retro sounding beats to examine society, boasting, while also trying to facilitate some positive change. 

Happy 35th Anniversary to Sepultura's Arise

Happy 35th Anniversary to one of RtBE's favorite metal albums of all-time, Sepultura's Arise. 

Quick story...

Album Review: Son Little - CITYFOLK

Hey all, got a review up @glidemag which you can read Right C'here.

It is of Son Little's newest release CITYFOLK.

New Single/Video from Kit Major "Punk Rock Boyfriend"

The Los Angeles, CA based Kit Major has a new single/video out, "Punk Rock Boyfriend".

Check out the short, slamming song below:

 

New Single from Fantastic Cat "Elevator"

The newest single from Fantastic Cat is the twangy folk rocking "Elevator".

About the song, Anthony D'Amato states:

Dylan Cover #724 Moses Wiggins "Groom's Still Waiting At The Altar"

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's tune is a cover by Moses Wiggins playing "The Groom's Still Waiting At The Altar"

Thoughts on Original:

From the first time tackling a cover of this tune:

Kept off the original Shot Of Love for reasons only Dylan knows, it was included later on CD releases of the album and stands as one of Dylan's most interesting and strongest songs from this period. Using religious imagery Dylan paints a vibrant picture of a division between narrator and "Claudette" singing incredibly powerfully over some fantastic musicianship. Having a ringing chorus adds to the joy as does one of the coolest couplets Dylan composed in the 80's: "What can I say about Claudette?/Ain't seen her since January,/She could be respectably married/or running a whorehouse in Buenos Aires."  

 
Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:
Moses Wiggins is a British pop rock band (I think) as there doesn't seem to be a ton of information regarding them online. Feel free to drop any info regarding them in the comments. 

Thoughts on Cover:

This is a snarling, blues rocking, sped up cover that really works well. The world Dylan is describing is burning around the narrator and Claudette, and this tempo and power really adds to the intensity. Great work. 

Live Streams: Tedeschi Trucks Band Live 3/20-21/26 Beacon Theater

We are now heading into the new normal with live music. Live shows will need to be flexible and streaming is a great way to keep music going. Streams have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE.  We will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing/listening pleasure. You can check out our weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past and as always, please support the artists any which way you can.

Today's Stream: Tedeschi Trucks Band Live from the Beacon Theater 3/20 & 21/26

 

Nugs.net subscribers can check out tonight and tomorrow's shows from the Beacon Theater from the fantastic Tedeschi Trucks Band. RtBE saw them last year at the Beacon and a few other times, so we speak from experience they put on a good show. 

To get in the mood, here is some live video from the band. 

Full Show Friday: Burna Boy - African Giant Live from London July 15th, 2024

We search the murky back waters of youtube to find full concerts and post them to the site weekly, come back every seven days to help us celebrate Full Show Friday's. These shows are of varying quality and may not be here for long so enjoy them while you can...As always, please support the artist every which way, but especially by seeing them live (if they are still playing)...This week...Burna Boy!

Today we go back to 2024 for Burna Boy live, celebrating 5 years of African Giant. 

Album Review: The Black Crowes - A Pound of Feathers

Hey all, got a review up @glidemag which you can read Right C'here.

It is of  The Black Crowes - A Pound of Feathers. 

New Single/Video from Awful Din "Goodbye Delaware"

The Brooklyn based emo outfit Awful Din have a new video out for their single "Goodbye Delaware". 

Check out the shout along tune below:

Live Review: Fantastic Cat - 3/10/26 City Winery NYC

Fantastic Cat

Live 3/10/26 City Winery NYC

On the first warm New York City day in literal months, the Westside of Manhattan was inundated with a fleet of joggers who all had to maneuver around the sold-out crowd entering WFUV's Marquee Event being held inside the gorgeous City Winery. Located on the Hudson River the venue played host on Tuesday evening March 10th to Fantastic Cat, the collection of singer-songwriters who craft catchy, pop leaning indie rock. 

New Video/Single from Deer Tick "Mary Singletary"

The Providence, RI based, long running indie-rockers Deer Tick have a new video out for their single "Mary Singletary".

About the song, John McCauley states:

Album Review: Kim Gordon - PLAY ME

Hey all, got a review up @glidemag which you can read Right C'here.

It is of Kim Gordon's newest release, PLAY ME.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Wishing everyone a happy safe and fun St. Patrick's Day from RtBE and we might as well throw in a self plug.

Here is Angels & Vagabonds Irish inspired tune, "Queens Boulevard Serenade":

New Single from Okonski "Easy"

The Asheville, NC based Okonski have a new single out on Colemine Records, "Easy". 

About the song, Steve Okonski states:

Dylan Cover #723 The Chieftains & The Decemberists "When The Ship Comes In"

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's tune is a cover by The Chieftains & The Decemberists playing "When The Ship Comes In"

 

New Single/Video from White Denim "Hired Hand #2"

The Austin, TX based White Denim have a new video/single out for "Hired Hand #2".

About the tune, James Petralli states:

Full Show Friday: U2 Live in Dortmund 1984

We search the murky back waters of youtube to find full concerts and post them to the site weekly, come back every seven days to help us celebrate Full Show Friday's. These shows are of varying quality and may not be here for long so enjoy them while you can...As always, please support the artist every which way, but especially by seeing them live (if they are still playing)...This week...U2!

St. Patrick's Day is a few days away, so to get in the mood, here is U2 from 1984. 

Album Review: Suplecs - Hymns Under A Blood Moon Sky

Suplecs

Hymns Under A Blood Moon Sky

***and1/2 out of *****

The first album in over a decade from the New Orleans based heavy trio, Suplecs, is a collection of burly tracks that deal with tough topics such as death, divorce, suicide and addiction. Hymns Under A Blood Moon Sky may tackle overwhelming issues, but it is not despair filled as the group takes strength from their hometown, finding hope in hard times through music.  

New Single/Video from The Lords of Altamont "Get Out of My Head"

The Los Angeles, CA rockers The Lords of Altamont have a new video/single out for their song"

The track comes from their eighth studio album Forever Loaded on Heavy Psych Sounds Records.

Album Review: Grateful Dead - Dave's Picks 57 Uptown Theatre, Chicago 2/1/78

Grateful Dead

Dave's Picks 57 - 2/1/78 Uptown Theatre, Chicago

**** out of *****

Standard disclaimer: When reviewing any Grateful Dead release at this point, it needs to be noted that a lot of the truly great shows from the band have already been professionally released. (If you are new to them, check out RtBE's Beginners Guide to The Grateful Dead Part's one and two.) With their vast back catalog on archive.org and all of their previous releases, including the ongoing Dave's Picks releases, the band's selections are running thin when it comes to must own, professionally released concerts.

That said, the Grateful Dead organization still release shows because rabid fans (RtBE included) will listen to everything they put out. So let's dive in...

New Single from Maddy Little "Quicksand"

The Toronto, Ontario based singer/songwriter Maddy Little has a new single out "Quicksand".

About the tune Little states:

Album Review: GUM - Blue Gum Way

Hey all, got a review up @glidemag which you can read Right C'here.

It is of GUM's newest release, Blue Gum Way. 

New Single/Video from Fast Money Music "There Are No Words"

The East London based Fast Money Music has a new single/video out, "There Are No Words".

New Single from Joey Quiñones (Thee Sinseers) "Driftin'"

The East LA based Joey Quiñones (Thee Sinseers) drops a new single "Driftin'" from his upcoming solo release on Colemine Records. 

Check out the smooth retro soul single below:

Dylan Cover #722 Tom Watt "Subterranean Homesick Blues"

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's tune is a cover by Tom Watt playing "Subterranean Homesick Blues" 

Thoughts on Original:
From the first time we posted a cover version of this tune:
One of the most iconic songs from Dylan's most famous period and a very early showing of how powerful a music video could be. Dylan nods to beat poetry, current events, Chuck Berry's "No More Monkey Business", paranoia, and the Vietnam War all in around two minutes of linked lyrics over one of his earliest electric recordings. There is also the sly sense of humor which Dylan never gets enough credit for, while raging against the proverbial machine. A classic '60's tune in all respects and one non-Dylan fans usually love as well.

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is our first time hearing Tom Watt who is a successful British actor/writer, who someone apparently thought could be a teen pop star...Sorry Tom, they were wrong. 

Thoughts on Cover:

Well in doing this series for over a decade plus now, we always try to focus on the better covers of Dylan. We come across a lot of non-professionals who upload their takes and while RtBE loves the enthusiasm of all of those, they won't all be showcased. 

However, when something professional slips into our ears, and it is this bad, it needs to see the light of day. The fact that it hit #67 on the UK singles chart in 1985 tells you what an insane music year 1985 was and how weird British fans can be. Tom is not a singer, the music doesn't match, and overall it screams music biz cocaine decisions.  

Previously, RtBE has said Tom Jones "Not Dark Yet" and Rod Stewart's "Love Minus Zero/No Limit" were the two worst covers we have come across. Now Tom Watt joins them and may jump to the front of the line, however, the other two are professionals and Watt seems to have been thrust into this by handlers, so I will cut him some slack. Seriously though, what is with the English and Dylan covers?!?! Special shout out to Alex for sending this our way. 

Feel free to let us know which is best/worst in the comments. 

  

New Single from UltraBomb "no cap"

The Minneapolis, MN based UltraBomb which consists of, Greg Norton (Hüsker Dü) — bass, backing vocals Derek O’Brien (Social Distortion, Agent Orange, Adolescents) — drums, backing vocals Ryan Smith (Soul Asylum) — lead vocals, guitar,  have a new single out "no cap".

About the song, Norton States:

Full Show Friday: Jill Sobule - Live at City Winery New York 09/08/2018

We search the murky back waters of youtube to find full concerts and post them to the site weekly, come back every seven days to help us celebrate Full Show Friday's. These shows are of varying quality and may not be here for long so enjoy them while you can...As always, please support the artist every which way, but especially by seeing them live (if they are still playing)...This week...Jill Souble!

Today we hit NYC (back in 2018) for Jill Sobule's record release show for her album Nostalgia Kills at City Winery. 

Album Review: Ryan Scully - What Should I Wear

Ryan Scully 

What Should I Wear

**** out of *****

The New Orleans based Ryan Scully has fronted a host of bands, including Morning Forty Federation, The Rough Seven, Ten Gallon Tinfoil Hat, and Leopard Hound Blues Band while also finding time to record as a solo artist. His newest solo effort, What Should I Wear, is a hodgepodge collection of songs that run the gamut of his musical styles, having been recorded haphazardly over the last four years, which saw him work through major life changes. 

New Single/Video from Ruby Friedman Orchestra "Music Row"

Los Angeles, CA based Ruby Friedman Orchestra has a new video/single out for "Music Row".

About the song Friedman states:

Album Review: Organ Fairchild - BOOM!

Hey all, got a review up @glidemag which you can read Right C'here.

It is of Organ Fairchild's new record, BOOM!

New Single/Video from Big Harp "I Got An Itch"

The Los Angeles, CA based Americana band Big Harp have a new single/video out, "I Got An Itch"

About the video Stefanie Drootin-Senseney states:

Album Review: Laughing Hyenas - That Girl – Live Recordings 1986–1994

Hey all, got a review up @glidemag which you can read Right C'here.

It is of Laughing Hyenas - That Girl – Live Recordings 1986–1994

Happy 40th Anniversary to Metallica's Master of Puppets.

40 years ago Metallica released their amazing album, Master of Puppets. 

While fans and critics can debate when Metallica reached their peak...for RtBE's money, this was it. 

New Single/Video from Swapmeet "I Know!"

The South Australia based Swapmeet have a new video out for their single, "I Know!".

Guitarist/vocalist Venus O’Broin says:

New Single from Soda Blonde "Suit & Tie"

Dublin, Ireland based Soda Blonde have a new single out "Suit & Tie".

About the song the band’s Faye O’Rourke states:

Dylan Cover #721 Rasmus Söderberg "Not Dark Yet" Live

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's artists, Rasmus Söderberg doing a live cover of "Not Dark Yet" 

Thoughts on Original:
From the first time we tackled a cover of this tune:
A excellent Dylan tune from any era but one that in particular screamed "I'm Still Alive And Kickin'!" on Time Out Of Mind at a phase when Dylan was simply an after thought on the current popular music scene. One of Dylan's most haunting tracks; it is hard not to feel his emotions and finality of the coming darkness as Dylan sings this lyric set.  An all-time great that is mysterious, foreboding, honest and powerful. First class Bob.

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:

This is the first time RtBE has encountered Rasmus Söderberg a Stockholm Sweden based singer songwriter. 

Thoughts on Cover:

An excellent rendition that has passionate singing strong playing and while the tune is a downer all around, Söderberg injects it with a touch of hope, which does work. Great cover. 

New Single/Video from The Claypool Lennon Delirium "The Golden Egg of Empathy (feat. WILLOW)”

The tripped out rockers, The Claypool Lennon Delirium have a new single and video out, "The Golden Egg of Empathy (feat. WILLOW)”

Check out the bumping track below: