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Eddie Japan - All photos by Paul McAlpine
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Eddie Japan with Greg Hawkes Let the Music Tell the Story in Boston

August 18, 2024 News Comments Off on Eddie Japan with Greg Hawkes Let the Music Tell the Story in Boston

Photos and review by PAUL MCALPINE BOSTON – Once upon a time there was a basement night club in Boston’s Kenmore Square nicknamed “The Rat” (The Rathskeller). One night, a dancer friend invited me to […]

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+LIVE+ Drops Track ‘Lady Bhang (She Got Me Rollin’)’ feat. Dean DeLeo of STP

August 18, 2024 News Comments Off on +LIVE+ Drops Track ‘Lady Bhang (She Got Me Rollin’)’ feat. Dean DeLeo of STP

LOS ANGELES – Release – Iconic rock band +LIVE+ has released a new single, “Lady Bhang (She Got Me Rollin’)” featuring Stone Temple Pilots’ Dean DeLeo on guitar. “I’m so excited for our fans to […]

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New Music: Sons Of Silver Drop ‘Running Out Of Words,’ Prep for Tour with Dogstar

August 16, 2024 News Comments Off on New Music: Sons Of Silver Drop ‘Running Out Of Words,’ Prep for Tour with Dogstar

LOS ANGELES – Release – As Sons Of Silver gear up for the fall release of their debut full-length album, the band has released a new track, “Running Out Of Words.” “Running Out Of Words” […]

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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Get Primal with Album ‘Flight b741’ – Review

August 16, 2024 News Comments Off on King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Get Primal with Album ‘Flight b741’ – Review

Review by AVA LIVERSIDGE Australian psych-rock outfit King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard made their delightfully bizarre debut in 2010. The group has released its 26th studio album, LP Flight b741, via the band’s new […]

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Indie Outfit Parannoul Puts South Korea in an Innovative Spotlight with LP ‘Sky Hundred’

August 16, 2024 News Comments Off on Indie Outfit Parannoul Puts South Korea in an Innovative Spotlight with LP ‘Sky Hundred’

Review by AVA LIVERSIDGE There’s a ghost in the machine fueling the robust shoegaze scene which dominates the South Korean underground. Parannoul, the semi-anonymous indie outfit, has a reputation of being staggeringly prolific: His name—and […]

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On Eels’ New Album, Time Slips Slyly Away – Rick Schindler Review

August 15, 2024 News Comments Off on On Eels’ New Album, Time Slips Slyly Away – Rick Schindler Review

By RICK SCHINDLER NEW YORK – Right from the start of Eels’ new album, Eels Time!, Mark Oliver Everett — the band’s frontman and sole constant over 28 years — lets us know what’s on […]

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Fashion Club Drops the Stylish Track + Vid ‘Forget’ Featuring Perfume Genius

August 15, 2024 News Comments Off on Fashion Club Drops the Stylish Track + Vid ‘Forget’ Featuring Perfume Genius

Release – Fashion Club, the alias of Los Angeles-based artist Pascal Stevenson, has announced her sophomore album, A Love You Cannot Shake, due out October 25th via Felte Records. Lead single “Forget,” the art-pop track […]

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Dada Delivers Melodic Tunes and Harmonious Spirit to Crowds at The Troubadour

August 14, 2024 News Comments Off on Dada Delivers Melodic Tunes and Harmonious Spirit to Crowds at The Troubadour

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The band dada came on through the Troubadour for their Return To Dizz Knee Land Tour, a belated celebration of their 30th anniversary as […]

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Paula Fong Set to Fly Solo with Upcoming Album Release ‘Chestnut Mare’

August 14, 2024 News Comments Off on Paula Fong Set to Fly Solo with Upcoming Album Release ‘Chestnut Mare’

Los Angeles, CA — People in the music business may know Paula Fong as a supporting harmony vocalist, but she’s ready to step out front with the upcoming release of Chestnut Mare. Fong grew up […]

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Philadelphia’s Snacktime to Support Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe on Dates the September

August 12, 2024 News Comments Off on Philadelphia’s Snacktime to Support Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe on Dates the September

New York, NY, Release – After wrapping an amphitheater tour with alternative outfit Portugal. The Man, Philadelphia’s Snacktime have announced they’ll be supporting Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe on a handful of dates this September. The […]

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Y La Bamba and Buyepongo Make a Night to Remember at Levitt Pavillion Summer Series

August 11, 2024 News Comments Off on Y La Bamba and Buyepongo Make a Night to Remember at Levitt Pavillion Summer Series

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE – LOS ANGELES – I still remember catching the headlining Y La Bamba night at The Echo back in 2019. First up was Vanessa Zamora who got the […]

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‘Rowdy Friends’ Dazzle at Elliott Smith Tribute Show in LA

August 11, 2024 News Comments Off on ‘Rowdy Friends’ Dazzle at Elliott Smith Tribute Show in LA

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS – LOS ANGELES – “All My Rowdy Friends” is the title of a famous song by Hank Williams Jr., a song that Elliott Smith used to cover at shows. […]

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Blue Öyster Cult Releases ’50th Anniversary Live – Second Night’ Collection

August 9, 2024 News Comments Off on Blue Öyster Cult Releases ’50th Anniversary Live – Second Night’ Collection

Release – Blue Öyster Cult’s new collection of performances, 50th Anniversary Live – Second Night, is available now via Frontiers Music Srl. This release includes the band’s second album Tyranny and Mutation performed back-to-back and […]

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Jack White Keeps Rock Tradition Alive with Album ‘No Name’ – Review

August 8, 2024 News Comments Off on Jack White Keeps Rock Tradition Alive with Album ‘No Name’ – Review

Review by AVA LIVERSIDGE Jack White stealthily released an unmarked, vinyl-only surprise, free to fortunate visitors to Third Man locations. For those of us not lucky enough to be at White’s self-operated record store, label, […]

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King Dunn Brings Out the Best of King Buzzo and Trevor Dunn at Los Angeles Show

August 7, 2024 News Comments Off on King Dunn Brings Out the Best of King Buzzo and Trevor Dunn at Los Angeles Show

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE – LOS ANGELES – King Dunn, the duo of King Buzzo and Trevor Dunn, walked onto the stage at the Lodge Room and played an hour set of […]

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Gossip Embraces Small Talk and Big Music to Deliver ‘Real Power’ in Los Angeles

August 5, 2024 News Comments Off on Gossip Embraces Small Talk and Big Music to Deliver ‘Real Power’ in Los Angeles

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS – LOS ANGELES – The first time I saw Gossip, I was blown away by Beth Ditto’s incredible voice and performance. The band was playing a small street festival […]

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Familiar Faces at The Echo for Iress Record Release Show, ‘Sleep Now, In Reverse’

August 4, 2024 News Comments Off on Familiar Faces at The Echo for Iress Record Release Show, ‘Sleep Now, In Reverse’

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE – LOS ANGELES – Iress brought the Los Angeles music community together at The Echo to celebrate their third full record release Sleep Now, In Reverse. It was […]

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Levi Turner Impresses During the Houston Stop of Zach Bryan’s Quittin’ Time Tour

August 4, 2024 News Comments Off on Levi Turner Impresses During the Houston Stop of Zach Bryan’s Quittin’ Time Tour

Review by AVA LIVERSIDGE –  HOUSTON – Keep your eyes out and ears open for the twenty-four year old, Georgia-hailing, Zach Bryan-opening Levi Turner. Gentle giant of the new Americana scene Zach Bryan brought his […]

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Aerosmith, Longtime ‘Band of Brothers,’ To Retire From the Touring Stage

August 2, 2024 News Comments Off on Aerosmith, Longtime ‘Band of Brothers,’ To Retire From the Touring Stage

By DONNA BALANCIA Portrait photo by PAUL MCALPINE BOSTON – Aerosmith announced in a social media post on Friday they would retire from the touring stage and thanked the fans and people who have contributed […]

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Sour Widows ‘Revives’ Friends and Fans with Record Release Show at Zebulon

August 2, 2024 News Comments Off on Sour Widows ‘Revives’ Friends and Fans with Record Release Show at Zebulon

Photos and Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE –  LOS ANGELES – Sour Widows brought their vibrant and intricate sound to the Zebulon to celebrate their recent album release, Revival of A Friend. The band played […]

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Jeff Tweedy Tours the US this Fall With Residencies in Woodstock and Menlo Park

July 31, 2024 News Comments Off on Jeff Tweedy Tours the US this Fall With Residencies in Woodstock and Menlo Park

Release – Jeff Tweedy has announced a fall US tour including many cities throughout the country he hasn’t played in years, and bookended by 3-night residencies in Woodstock, N.Y., and Menlo Park, Calif. Prior to […]

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Robber Robber Steal Listeners Hearts with Debut LP ‘Wild Guess’ – Review

July 30, 2024 News Comments Off on Robber Robber Steal Listeners Hearts with Debut LP ‘Wild Guess’ – Review

Review by AVA LIVERSIDGE The mountains of rural Vermont have always been an unassuming host and home to an eclectic music scene. From blistering psych-rock, decades of jam bands, and the regional bluegrass ties, New […]

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US Rocker News In Brief: Young The Giant, Gouge Away, Painted Shield Drop New Music

July 30, 2024 News Comments Off on US Rocker News In Brief: Young The Giant, Gouge Away, Painted Shield Drop New Music

Young The Giant Releases ‘Mind Over Matter (10th Anniversary Edition),’ Supports Cage The Elephant on Tour Young The Giant has released Mind Over Matter (10th Anniversary Edition). Upon its original release, Mind Over Matter (produced […]

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Hats Off to Charlie Overbey Who is ‘In Good Company’ with New LP – Interview

July 26, 2024 News Comments Off on Hats Off to Charlie Overbey Who is ‘In Good Company’ with New LP – Interview

Interview by NOTES FROM VIVACE – LOS ANGELES – Charlie Overbey may live in New Mexico these days, but he has been a defining figure in the Los Angeles music scene. He’s even been referred […]

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Review: Beachwood Sparks Make Captivating Return with ‘Across the River of Stars’

July 25, 2024 News Comments Off on Review: Beachwood Sparks Make Captivating Return with ‘Across the River of Stars’

Review by AVA LIVERSIDGE Los Angeles alt-country outfit Beachwood Sparks make their comeback with album Across the River of Stars, released via Curation Records. As the first project following a 12-year hiatus, their latest settles […]

Sierra Spirit - All photos by Notes From Vivace
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Sierra Spirit Enraptures Audience with Songs of her Cherokee Roots at Los Angeles Show

July 25, 2024 News Comments Off on Sierra Spirit Enraptures Audience with Songs of her Cherokee Roots at Los Angeles Show

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE – LOS ANGELES – Sierra Spirit Kihega, who releases music under the banner of Sierra Spirit, is a member of the Otoe-Missouria tribe and the Keetoowah band of […]

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