ALBUM REVIEW: NÛS – Shapes of Longing


 

Having existed for over 30 years and released a pair of albums in the nineties, NÛS have returned with a new record, Shapes of Longing (Third Star Records). The Sacramento, California-based group are often described as a post-Rock band, but that doesn’t tell the whole story.

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INTERVIEW: Big Dad Ritch of Texas Hippie Coalition Talks 25 Years of Rock and Country, and Two New Albums


Keefy caught up with Big Dad Ritch of the long-running Outlaw Rockers Texas Hippie Coalition! The band has always done everything big and with a ton of style, so it’s no surprise that to celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2026, they released two new records! “Stoned Cowboys” cements their deep country roots with a ton of soulful lyrics and singing, while “Band Of Outlaws” is as heavy and brash as any album the band has ever done! Both were released via their brand-new record label, Big Dad Records, on September 11th 2026! Ritch catches up with us and takes us on a journey through time and music!  Continue reading →


EP REVIEW: PIG – Dirt Box


Like a fine swine, Raymond Watts’ offerings with PIG just get better as I age. With the swagger and worship that always reminds me of a much naughtier Nick Cave, we get the pleasure of Dirt Box (Metropolis Records).

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