The Young Fresh Fellows’ Loft (Yep Roc) was recorded, fittingly, at Wilco’s Chicago loft during a day off on the band’s 2024 tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of its debut LP, The Fabulous Sound Of The Pacific Northwest. Featuring a long list of guests—including Neko Case (who sings lead on “Destination”), Peter Buck and Wilco’s […]

It’s Sunday, day after No King’s and a couple days before the Tweedy family band hit town. A week of seeing rock and roll ahead (Nick Lowe and possibly more…), followed by two weeks of non-stop Young...

I’ve been avoiding doing Substack for a long time now. While I truly enjoy the few that I subscribe to, I always felt like it would just be another promotional thing that I’d HAVE to do — and that I ...

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Somewhere in Europe, there exists live footage of an unreleased song about Roberto Clemente, penned by R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills. The Baseball Project — a music supergroup now comprised of R.E.M...

In a radical move (for those who know him, at least), Scott McCaughey was dead set on keeping the tambourine to a minimum on Oar On, Penelope! (Yep Roc), the Minus 5’s first album in six years. Little...

Michael Hurley was a cult hero who never set foot near the mainstream. After Hurley's death in April, a cast of local musicians will pay tribute to him.

Sisters Debbi and Vicki Peterson of the Bangles are playing at the same Los Angeles club with different bands.

Scott McCaughey discusses 'Oar On, Penelope!' by the Minus 5, the vast collection of records in his Dungeon of Horror, the recently departed folk artist Michael Hurley, how suffering a stroke in 2017 ...

Listening Party from The Minus 5.

Louisa's stunning version of "Strange Currencies" is out now! Stream wherever you like to listen to music & watch the music video.

On this bonus episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY, Feliks Banel speaks with musician Scott McCaughey of legendary and influential band The Young Fresh Fellows about their upcoming shows (late April 2025) in

Check out the Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise schedule to plot and plan your musical adventure!

During a three-decade run, R.E.M. became one of the world’s best-selling bands, releasing 15 studio albums and dozens of charting singles

Jones' Substack explores the quarter-century (1975-2000) he worked at Cellophane Square, a beloved record store in Seattle.

Music-obsessed retired lawyer, sharing a few thoughts on some choice cuts from my obscenely oversized music collection each day.

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The Minus 5's new album is out 5/30/25. Pre-order your physical copy on Wine Dark Sea Swirl Color Vinyl & CD. Stream “Words & Birds” now!

Across the way from my corporate apartment I can see directly into an office building.