It’s been almost three-and-a-half years since the release of Torche’s last proper full-length, Meanderthal. Sure, in 2010, there was Songs for Singles, but that was an all-too-short EP. You can’t blame the guys too much. The group, originally born in Miami and now scattered across Florida and Georgia — spends…
Soulful trip-hop darlings Astrea Corporation have been staying busy, managing to strike a balance between frequent live performances and fresh output. We emailed frontwoman Carly to find out what’s up.Aside from upcoming collaborations with rapper and producer Iron Ora, January marked the beginning of their live demo series. “The live demo…
Last year’s Bonnaroo lineup announcement was not met so favorably here on County Grind. Mostly this was due to the headliners being unworthy of their positions at the top of the bill. It’s not that the acts themselves — Eminem, Arcade Fire, Widespread Panic, and Buffalo Springfield — aren’t great,…
As two buds in Urbana, Illinois, then playing as the Bluegrassholes, Jeff Austin and Dave Johnston probably never imagined they would one day form the prized gem of the modern bluegrass scene. A chance meeting at a club in Nederland, Colorado, landed the duo a bassist with Ben Kaufmann and…
Valentine’s Day does not belong to crooners in tuxedos or violin sonatas by candlelight. Proof of this can be found in this offering from local jam band Ketchy Shuby. In their “Valentine’s Day,” there are skanking upstrokes in place of come hither vocals and sunshine warm enough to melt the…
The Sun Sentinal reported this morning on an epic local underwear heist that occurred over the weekend in which close to $700 worth of delicates were lifted from Victoria’s Secret in Boca Raton. This criminal panty raid comes just about a month after $3,300 worth of bras were stolen from the…
You can’t have a miserably awesome Valentine’s Day without a new song by Pool Party! Download their sad lil’ tune “Discotech Valentimes” right here. Lead singer Creep Guirdo told us, “I wrote this valentime song because I know many people have a broken heart.” That was sweet of him. Guess this…
Let’s get this out of the way: Hard drugs aren’t really any fun at all. As any number of recent events prove, they rob some of the entertainment world’s brightest lights of their souls before they eventually rob them of their lives. Okay. For all of their sometimes perceived glamor,…
Valentine’s Day, blah blah blah blah. If you’re coupled up, then you know what the deal is. If not, then there are plenty of other events designed to remind you of that fact — “lonely hearts” parties, speed dating, whatever. What if you want to just grab a drink without…
You’ve just spent the last few hours being wined and dined by your Valentine’s Day date. He sent you flowers, bought you candy, and even wrote something extra special in that greeting card. And now it’s time to head back to his house where the candles are lit and D’Angelo…
It’s likely that Nicki Minaj’s mom, a woman to whom she called out to often during her Grammy performance, even questioned the good taste of the “Roman Holiday” debacle on Sunday. Certainly, the rest of us watching were horrified. We weren’t scared of the devilish content, but rather the absolute…
It could be argued, and successfully, no doubt, that Peter Gabriel’s two-pronged career has made him one of the most innovative and ingenious musicians of the modern era. That reputation sprung to life at the helm of Genesis and then reached full bloom with a solo career that continued to awe…
Warning. The post you are about to read may contain material than can be found objectionable by individuals of a prudish nature. For fans of the awesomely objectionable, click here for the Bruise Cruise slideshow.I just walked off of the Bruise Cruise, and am now kissing the concrete, thanking the…
Some people seem like they were born to be rock stars, like Keith Richards, Chrissie Hynde, Slash, and Lenny Kravitz. If that’s true, Dave Grohl would also have to be included among that number. An integral member of Nirvana, one of Grunge’s most influential bands, and later Queens of the Stone…
Mike June has that Aiden from Sex in the City look and a Bruce Springsteen unplugged sound. The musician was raised in the Garden State but found his home in the capital city of the Lonestar land. June’s rich folk rock displays a distinctively Jersey-meets-Texas sound. June is releasing a new album…
Psychedelic is a word that gets tossed around a lot about music, but it doesn’t always truly apply. If the true meaning of psychedelia is that it’s meant to induce an elevated state of consciousness, to remove you from your immediate surroundings, then most music described as “psychedelic” doesn’t necessarily…
Every creature with warm blood in its veins got choked up watching Jennifer Hudson sing “I Will Always Love You” last night at the Grammys. We saw a dog crying, seriously. Although we here at County Grind would have preferred to hear Mariah, Christina, or even the diva who penned…
Music lovers wandered around with their jaws dropped this weekend after hearing the news of Whitney Houston’s death. Everyone assumed that the troubled pop star was a victim of her own addictions, and they likely weren’t entirely wrong. The singer was found lifeless at her Beverly Hills hotel room in…
The Avett BrothersSunset Cove AmphitheaterFriday, February 10Better than: Having a priest forgive all your sins. Under Orion’s Belt, a beautiful, chilled wind caressed the faces of the crowd as they shouted back to the Avett Brothers. They rejoiced, as if hearing a sermon that cleansed their souls. Friday night at Sunset Cove…
Last night’s Grammys broadcast offered poignant and thrilling moments galore. Despite the obvious usual lip-synching complaints, there were glimmers of hope aplenty that true, from-the-heart performance survives. This was Adele’s night after all, she of the soulful, unretouched belting and refusal to mold herself into any part of the industry’s…
Dub Vibes is a growing enterprise. Chapter Four, the Friday-night showcase, drew a much lighter crowd than expected. With some campaigning and continuously impressive lineups, this event will likely sell out the next time it comes through. Renegades of Funk opened the evening. Their set went well in a generic sort of…
Last week we brought you some choice musical and drinking options for this upcoming romantic debacle known as “Valentine’s Day.” Not only do we share in your feelings of anxiety, depression and possible contemplation of suicide, we fully understand and appreciate how this day of all days can act similarly to…
