Pittsburgh's Instead of Sleeping Headlines at Basement Transmissions
by Tommy Shannon12/10/2014, 7:45 AM
Pittsburgh indie rockers return to Erie's Basement Transmissions.
Ron Yarosz and the Vehicle Bring the Blues to Scotty's
by Alex Bieler12/10/2014, 7:15 AM
Martinis and blues go together just like peas and carrots. Confused? Read on.
Dragon Wagon Rolls Into The Rook
by Ryan Smith12/10/2014, 7:00 AM
Michigan-bred 'mericana badasses return to Erie Saturday, Dec. 19.
Owen // Other People's Songs
by Alex Bieler12/10/2014, 4:45 AM
The eight-track album features a selection of punk and alt-rock tracks from bands like Smoking Popes, Depeche Mode, and Against Me!, with Kinsella turning them into lush acoustic numbers.
Emmanuelle Haïm // Handel - Messiah
by Bryan Toy12/10/2014, 4:30 AM
If you have spent much time with the cracked vibrato of church lady soprano divas or spotty musicianship of once-a-year French horn players, you will appreciate this album.
Ottawa // Random Lights
by Alex Bieler12/10/2014, 4:15 AM
The Northeast Ohio crew is looking to expand their reach with the release of their debut EP Random Lights, an eight-track dose of fun.
Various Artists // It's Christmas on Mack Avenue
by Erie Reader Author12/10/2014, 4:00 AM
Mack Avenue is one of the newer jazz labels, but it is already highly regarded because of its strong artist roster, many of whom are on display on one of the few jazz Christmas CDs released this year.
Ranking the Latest Season of A.V. Undercover
by Alex Bieler12/9/2014, 5:30 PM
After half a year, A.V. Undercover finally came to a close, leading Arts and Culture Editor Alex Bieler to rank this season's crop of 30 songs.
Meet the Band: Frame and Mantle
by Chris Sexauer12/9/2014, 11:30 AM
Erie music is getting a fresh injection of talent this Saturday, take the time to familiarize yourself with Frame and Mantle.
NPR Tiny Desk Concert Seeks New Blood
by Jim Wertz12/4/2014, 1:15 PM
NPR is hosting a Tiny Desk Concert contest. The mic could be yours.
Stream the New Holiday EP from Los Campesinos!
by Alex Bieler12/1/2014, 9:35 PM
Welsh six-piece Los Campesinos! can help you get into the Christmas spirit thanks to an early stream of A Los Campesinos! Christmas EP on Pitchfork Advance.
TV On The Radio // Seeds
by Alex Bieler11/26/2014, 9:00 AM
When TV on the Radio singer Tunde Adebimpe sings "I should really give it up sometime" less than a minute into latest album Seeds, it almost sounds as if he recorded potential thoughts about the band's future.
Damien Rice // My Favourite Faded Fantasy
by Alex Bieler11/26/2014, 9:00 AM
After eight years of near silence, Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice comes out with a soul-stirring bang on My Favourite Faded Fantasy.
The Twilight Sad // Nobody Wants to Be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave
by Alex Bieler11/26/2014, 9:00 AM
Nobody Wants to Be Here showcases The Twilight Sad's penchant for fuzzy synths and echoing guitars, making for a haunting 10 tracks.
