As promised, LCD Soundsystem released two new songs at midnight last night, giving fans their first glimpse into the bands highly anticipated upcoming album, and their first new studio release since 2015s Christmas Will Break Your Heart.Titled Call The Police and American Dream, the songs find LCD in top form while exploring new directions...

By: Zach StoneIMG_0059Vulfpeck kicked off a run of four shows in three days at Chicago's Metro on Thursday night.  The Michigan-bred funk band wasted no time in getting right down to what they've been doing since the days when Chicago was one of the only stops on their touring itinerary.IMG_0214That means...

Photos: Phillip Solomonson | Videos: Dan Bejarano | Words: Alex WoodHurray For The Riff Raffs Alynda Segarra has a back story that has become a vital part of the music she creates.The singer-songwriter and guitarist was raised in the Bronx, notably of Puerto Rican decent, but left home at 17 to travel the country, riding greyhounds,...

Banjo mastermind and Punch Brothers member Noam Pikelny recently sat down with Reverb for a fascinating discussion of the instruments history.Pikelny breaks banjo performance into three distinct styles, moving through the history of bluegrass and the instruments influence as he goes.Beginning the discussion with Earl Scruggs, he describes Scruggs rolling, three-finger style before...

An artist known as Palette-Swap Ninja has re-recorded the entirety of the Beatles classic Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart Clubs Band as a Star Wars parody.Titled Princess Leias Stolen Death Star Plans, the project follows the story of A New Hope with extremely creative lyrics that will have both Beatles fans and Star Wars...

Washington-based Metallica cover band Blistered Earth had their instruments stolen after a show last Saturday, and help came from unexpected sources.The band listed the stolen gear online, which included five guitars, multiple amplifiers, seven pedals and a drum set, a loss of nearly $20,000.Local media soon picked up on the story, which led...

Throughout his presidency, Obama was known for assembling playlists that showed a keen taste of music, both old and new.The Obama Foundation has continued this tradition by posting a new playlist to Spotify featuring songs inspired by his hometown of Chicago.Guest-curated by Chance, Mavis Staples, Jennifer Hudson, Nick Offerman, Dan Ackroyd and more,...

Col Bruce Hampton has passed away suddenly, one day after his 70th birthday.Friends from across the music world were gathered in Atlanta to celebrate his life and musical legacy in honor of the milestone.  While joining them on stage to cap a nearly four hour tribute concert, Hampton fell to the floor.  ...

Festival Watch is a Tomorrows Verse feature where we break down festival news into the facts you need to know.Taste Of Chicago, taking place July 5-9, has announced its full music lineup at Petrillo Music Shell and a separate Bud Light Stage. Headliners To WatchBen Harper & The Innocent Criminals Eclectic singer-songwriter Ben...

By: Alex WoodThe biggest month for music yet this year, our capsule reviews for April combine 31 excellent releases that should be on any music fan's radar. Father John Misty- Pure Comedy [4/7]With Pure Comedy, Father John Misty continues to be one of the most clever, brilliant songwriters in modern times. Its immediately less accessible...