The Tedeschi Trucks Band returned in 2026 and brought their sixth studio album, Future Soul (Swamp Family Music/Fantasy Records). Much like their previous releases, Tedeschi Trucks Band come out of the gates swinging with the Meters-inspired New Orleans funk groove of “Crazy Cryin’” and then immediately take a sharp turn into the backroads southern roots folk/rock vibe of “I Got You.” After just two songs, I felt like I was settling in for what would be one hell of a ride. Continue reading
Once in a while, the art that society needs to help it pull through collective dark times comes along right at the precise time. In another life, that album would have been a new album from a reunited Rage Against The Machine, the legendary rap-rock band. However, what we’ve got instead is the début full-length album from Prophets of Rage, the supergroup with members of Rage, Public Enemy, and Cypress Hill added in for good measure. After an EP and a slew of singles telegraphing the powder keg of potential greatness to come had dropped, the full meal real deal thing is here. Forget about the quarter of the album already released, and the hype train pulling into the station. Prophets of Rage, may not save the world, but they coming out swinging, making damn sure they will try. Continue reading