Watch Deke Dickerson and Dale Watson tear up Viva Las Vegas

Deke Dickerson's Guitar Geek Show at the Orleans Hotel featuring Dale Watson was a highlight of Viva Las Vegas 2026. 

Remembering Ira Louvin on his birthday

Thinking of Ira Louvin on his birthday with a few Louvin Brothers performances and more. 

That time Tortoise's John Herndon & Doug McCombs went on a shopping spree

Check out what John and Doug picked up at Amoeba in San Francisco for their recent "What's In My Bag" appearance. 

Here's the scoop...

Douglas McCombs and John Herndon of Tortoise stopped by Amoeba San Francisco for a shopping trip and a chat for Amoeba’s 'What’s in My Bag?' series. They pick up a book by Budgie and music by Tom Verlaine, Louis Jordan, David Thomas, Silent Servant, Broadcast, Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Bill Orcutt, Emptyset, Wah!, Oneohtrix Point Never, The Durutti Column, and Peaches. You can take a look inside and hear what they have to say about their picks below.

Tortoise returns to Toronto for a show at the Concert Hall (888 Yonge) on Friday, July 3 with BASIC opening at 7 pm. Tickets are $55.50 ($40 + $15.50 fees) and available here. 

Remembering James Chance on his birthday

Raising a glass to no wave icon James Chance on his birthday with some interviews and performances you may have missed. 

Happy 4/20 from Shooter Jennings & Willie Nelson

Shooter Jennings wanted to record When I'm Stoned" by his pal Jason Boland and found the perfect duet partner in Willie Nelson. 

Writes Shooter Jennings...

"I’ve known Jason Boland for more than half my life. I saw him playing songs in bars. I opened for him the day we got thrown in jail in Baylor County for weed. So naturally, when they asked me to do this project, I enthusiastically agreed and called Willie Nelson to help me out. Boland is a diamond and he’s one of the guys that influenced a lot of what is going on in today’s country music, so it was my pleasure to honor my old friend."

Ino Hidefumi issues Love Theme From "Sunflower" seven-inch

Ino Hidefumi just released his version of Henry Mancini's Love Theme from "Sunflower" b/w "Lemon Tea" on a seven-inch.

April March releases her swingin' "Villerville" album on vinyl for RSD

As the title suggests, April March's "Villerville" album was recorded in the lovely Normandy village on the coast of France. 

Here's the scoop...

April March's latest "Villerville," is an album of all original songs recorded in Rouen and Villerville (aka Tigreville) with Norman Langolff, Rebecca Paris, Timmy Rickard, Ben Hilliard, Ben Hampson, Tim Weller, Naz Bouzida and Martyn Baker. Bong Load's exclusive RSD release of 750 copies includes the bonus track "Ta Ta Ta." Check out "Surfing Castafiore," "Blacktop Champion" and "Punk Altitude" after the tracklisting below. 

April March - Villerville

A1. Surfing Castafiore 

A2. I Do What I Do 

A3. Vinyl Boots 

A4. Double Tilt 

A5. It's A Long Walk 

A6. Pop Fly 

B1. Punk Altitude 

B2. Past The Sun 

B3. Oyster Bay 

B4. Blacktop Champion 

B5. Strike Your Lightning 

B6. Ta Ta Ta (Exclusive Bonus Track)