Song of the Day: “I’m in Heaven” by Andrew WK

Posted on 05/06/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Andrew WK, hard rock, heavy metal, Michigan, Song of the Day.

Andrew WK (Photo courtesy Napalm Records)

Hark, disciples of partying — the long wait is finally over! Napalm Records and Andrew WK are thrilled to announce the impending release of the iconic Party God’s fifth full-length studio rock album, God Is Partying. The long-awaited nine track opus of maximalist rock grandeur is set for release on Sept. 10.

Today, audiences can experience another early serving from the album, in the form of Andrew WK’s latest single, the structurally unconventional and atmospherically unnerving, “I’m in Heaven”, alongside an equally idiosyncratic new music video.

Song of the Day: “Babalon” by Andrew WK

Posted on 02/17/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Andrew WK, hard rock, heavy metal, Michigan, Song of the Day.

Andrew WK (Photo by Michael RC)

At the beginning of February 2021, Napalm Records and the inimitable God of Partying, Andrew WK, announced the impending release of a massive new single, “Babalon” — and today, that new single is officially released and available worldwide with an accompanying music video.

Song of the Day: “My Way, Soon” by Greta Van Fleet

Posted on 10/12/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged blues rock, Greta Van Fleet, hard rock, Michigan, Song of the Day.

Danny Wagner, Jake Kiszka, Josh Kiszka, Sam Kiszka (Photo by Matthew Daniel Siskin)

Greta Van Fleet releases its first new song in more than a year, “My Way, Soon” (Lava/Republic Records.) The song is a liberating and jubilant track that celebrates and reflects the band’s personal transformation over the past three years. Also released is the track’s companion music video, which was shot, edited, and directed by the band.

Song of the Day: “America” by Sufjan Stevens

Posted on 07/06/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged chamber pop, Detroit, folk, Michigan, singer-songwriter, Song of the Day, Sufjan Stevens.

Sufjan Stevens (Photo by Andrea Morrison)

The Ascension, the eighth solo studio album from singer, songwriter, and composer Sufjan Stevens is set for release Sept. 25 on Asthmatic Kitty Records.

“America,” the album’s debut single, is out now alongside a video filmed by Sufjan.

Song of the Day: “Away” by Chiasm

Posted on 06/09/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Chiasm, Detroit, industrial, Michigan, Song of the Day.

Chiasm (Photo courtesy the artist)

Detroit-based musician Emileigh Rohn, better known as Chiasm, has become known for cultivating lush, eclectic, eerily dystopian sonic landscapes with delicately balanced vocals for the past 20-plus years.

On June 5, Chiasm released Away, her latest EP, via COP International, and the title track is our Song of the Day!

Song of the Day: “Total Total Damage” by ADULT.

Posted on 04/02/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged ADULT., Detroit, EBM, Michigan, Song of the Day, synthpop.

ADULT. (Photo courtesy Grandstand Media & Management)

Prolific electronic duo ADULT. continue to mine their own unique sound on their triumphant and chilling new album, Perception is/as/of Deception, which sees its release next Friday on Dais.

Today, April 2, Nicola Kuperus and Adam Lee Miller released a new single, “Total Total Damage,” and it’s our song of the day!

Snapshots: Greensky Bluegrass @ The Anthem — 1/31/20

Posted on 02/06/2020 by Ari Strauss in Live Review and tagged bluegrass, Greensky Bluegrass, jam band, Michigan, progressive bluegrass, The Anthem.

Progressive bluegrass jam band Greensky Bluegrass performs at The Anthem, Jan. 31, 2020. (Photo by Ari Strauss)

Greensky Bluegrass brought its winter tour to DC on a recent weekend for two back-to-back nights of shows at The Anthem.

Preview: Greensky Bluegrass @ The Anthem, 1/31/20 + 2/1/20

Posted on 01/28/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged bluegrass, Greensky Bluegrass, jam band, Michigan, progressive bluegrass, The Anthem.

Greensky Bluegrass (Photo courtesy One in a Million Media)

Greensky Bluegrass, renowned for bringing rock ‘n’ roll showmanship to high-energy bluegrass, appears at The Anthem for two shows — Friday, Jan. 31, and Saturday, Feb. 1! Grab a two-night pass to see both shows at a discount!

Snapshots: Billy Strings @ 9:30 Club — 11/9/19

Posted on 11/12/2019 by Ari Strauss in Live Review and tagged 9:30 Club, Americana, Billy Strings, bluegrass, Michigan.

Billy Strings plays to a sold-out crowd at DC’s 9:30 Club, Nov. 9, 2019. (Photo by Ari Strauss)

Billy Strings is hailed by many as the future of bluegrass music. And the future of bluegrass is strong — if the fervent reaction of a sold-out crowd packing 9:30 Club recently when Billy’s tour stopped in DC is any indication.

Live Review: The Raconteurs @ The Anthem — 8/17/19

Posted on 08/20/2019 by David LaMason in Live Review and tagged Brendan Benson, Detroit, garage, Jack Lawrence, Jack White, Michigan, Patrick Keeler, power pop, The Anthem, The Raconteurs.

The Raconteurs (Photo by Olivia Jean)

Whether or not rock ‘n’ roll needs a cheerleader, it certainly has one in Jack White. From days of the White Stripes to collaborations with luminaries like Loretta Lynn and bands like the Dead Weather and Raconteurs to his own solo material there’s a constellation of work that values the history and power of the art. There’s that and the fact that he, literally, pumps up a crowd like few I’ve witnessed. As a case in point, take the packed house at The Anthem Saturday night.