All Entries in the "Editor’s Pick" Category
Editor’s Pick: Justin Townes Earle – Exclusive Live Video
Earle continues to pick up momentum with two Americana Music Association nominations, a Bonnaroo performance, and exclusive videos here from the NON-COMMvention…
Editor’s Pick: Foster the People
Mark Foster’s trio drops an album with at least five single-worthy tracks, debuts in The Top 10 in sales nationally, and Top 5 at Indie Retail. Must see video from this year’s breakout band…
Editor’s Pick: Will the Third Time Be the Charm for Leila Moss and The Duke Spirit?
Female-fronted rock bands are few and far between. Can Leila Moss and The Duke Spirit build on their first two releases and exploit the opening with Bruiser?
Editor’s Pick: Alison Krauss and Union Station
Alison Krauss returns for her 12th album — this time with Union Station, and hopes to keep the attention of radio programmers who helped her last project go platinum. Watch the new video…
Editor’s Pick: Cold War Kids
Long Beach indie-rockers Cold War Kids have already notched an alternative hit off their new album “Mine is Yours”, they now look to cross to AAA with the track “Finally Begin”…
Editor’s Pick: Cary Brothers
Yeah, the first time we heard Cary Brothers we thought it was a band — as in “The Cary Brothers.” But it’s just one guy. The LA singer-songwriter returns with a very strong sophomore effort…
Editor’s Pick: TV on the Radio
Is radio ready for TV on the Radio? Public Radio is on board, but Commercial AAA radio remains tentative. The audience has already spoken — check out the stats, plus watch their movie…
Editor’s Pick: Scars on 45 – Exclusive Video
Leeds quintet Scars on 45 have cracked The Top 10 on our Commercial AAA Songs Chart, building a U.S. following ahead of one in their native U.K. Danny Bemrose talks about it in our exclusive video…
Editor’s Pick: Peter Bjorn and John
It’s a case of Stockholm Syndrome: we couldn’t get past the whistling on PB&J’s 2006 hit “Young Folks,” but we’re loving the three-chord rocker “Second Chance.” Video and tour dates…
Editor’s Pick: Nicole Atkins – Exclusive Video
With a track in The Top 10 at Public Radio, Nicole Atkins forges ahead with her sophomore effort Mondo Amore. Watch our exclusive ladies room interview, as well as a live performance…
Artist Spotlight: Beady Eye
In the Spotlight today is a band that sounds at times like Oasis without Noel Gallagher. They’re called Beady Eye and, what? they are Oasis without Noel? Well that’s worth noting…
Editor’s Pick: Teddy Thompson — Exclusive Video
Teddy Thompson’s fifth album, Bella, is now out. We caught up with Teddy for a quick chat before his show at New York’s City Winery. Watch our exclusive video…
Persistence Pays Off for Grace Potter and the Nocturnals: Exclusive Video
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are back on the AAA Radio Charts and crossing over to the Hot AC format with their latest track Paris (Ooh La La). Watch our exclusive interview…
Editor’s Pick: Iron & Wine
Sam Beam (aka Iron and Wine) releases his fourth studio album Tuesday — called “Kiss Each Other Clean.” Check out our exclusive performance video, and stream the entire album…
Editor’s Pick: Gregg Allman
New lease on life, new album — his first solo effort in 14 years. Produced by T-Bone Burnett, Allman returns to his roots — Low Country Blues. Watch the video of Gregg talking about his new album…
Editor’s Pick: Teddy Thompson
We have our favorite song of 2011 so far — Teddy Thompson’s “Looking for a Girl.” Recorded at the former Power Station in Manhattan, his fifth album “Bella” comes February 8…
