Morphine

Morphine drummer Billy Conway, RIP

“We are devastated to learn that our brother, Morphine drummer Billy Conway, has passed, finally succumbing to cancer after a long fight. Our deepest condolences go to his family and friends.“ – Vapors of Morphine.

Marissa Nadler & Stephen Brodsky prep collab LP, share "For the Sun," playing shows

Marissa Nadler and Stephen Brodsky’s collaborative album ’Droneflower’ includes covers of Guns N’ Roses and Morphine in addition to original songs.

Ambulance LTD, Vapors of Morphine & more playing shows for Mercury Lounge's 25th anniversary

NYC venue Mercury Lounge turned 25 this year and will be hosting special anniversary shows into 2019…

an interview w/ Marissa Nadler on collaboration, her paintings, and more

Marissa’s new album features Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten, Kristin Kontrol, Mary Lattimore, Patty Schemel (Hole), and others.

'90s trio Morphine chronicled in new documentary 'Journey of Dreams'; Vapors of Morphine on tour (2 NYC shows)

Boston trio Morphine were a unique band, using the blues as a base but going in new directions thanks to their lineup of Mark Sandman’s one and two-string slide bass style, Dana Colley’s baritone saxophone, and drums (Billy Conway / Jerome Dupree). Nobody else sounding like them…

Holly Miranda covers Drake, Bon Iver & more on new EP (listen), playing 4-show Brooklyn residency

Holly Miranda has a new covers EP titled Party Trick which will be out May 13 via Dangerbird. It includes her takes on songs by Drake, Bon Iver, Morphine, Alphaville, Lhasa De Sela and Sparklehorse. You can listen to her cover of Drake’s “Hold On, We’re Going Home” below. In celebration of the new EP, […]

What's going on Saturday?

Trash Talk (more by Greg Cristman) today in NYC * Nass Gwana @ Zebulon * Simon Amstell @ Theatre 80 * Ani DiFranco @ Town Hall * Pedro Giraudo Sextet @ Barbes * Louis C…

an 'indie' Christmas mix tape (free MP3s for you)

DOWNLOAD: THE POLYPHONIC SPREE – HAPPY XMAS (WAR IS OVER) (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Death Cab For Cutie – Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) (MP3) DOWNLOAD: OVER THE RHINE – ALL I EVER GET FOR CHRISTMAS IS BLUE (MP3) DOWNLOAD: RYAN ADAMS – HEY PARKER, IT’S CHRISTMAS (MP3) DOWNLOAD: SMASHING PUMPKINS – RUDOLPH THE RED NOSE REINDEER (MP3) DOWNLOAD: SUFJAN STEVENS – JOY TO THE WORLD (MP3) DOWNLOAD: LIZ PHAIR – WINTER WONDERLAND (MP3) DOWNLOAD: EELS – CHRISTMAS IS GOING TO THE DOGS (MP3) DOWNLOAD: THE WHITE STRIPES – SILENT NIGHT (MP3) DOWNLOAD: BRIGHT EYES – BLUE CHRISTMAS (MP3) DOWNLOAD: RILO KILEY – XMAS CAKE (MP3) DOWNLOAD: ROGUE WAVE – CHRISTMAS (MP3) DOWNLOAD: MY MORNING JACKET – SANTA CLAUS IS BACK IN TOWN (MP3) DOWNLOAD: WEEZER – THE CHRISTMAS SONG (MP3) DOWNLOAD: THE KINKS – FATHER CHRISTMAS (MP3) DOWNLOAD: MORPHINE – SEXY CHRISTMAS BABY MINE (MP3) DOWNLOAD: DEERHOOF – THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY (MP3) DOWNLOAD: PEARL JAM – SOMEDAY AT CHRISTMAS (MP3) Just some songs Nick and I quicky put together for our Christmas Eve show on Sirius XMU…

Scritti Politti | First ever U.S. Tour Dates

DOWNLOAD: Scritti Politti – Throw (MP3) “Scritti Politti are a Welsh musical band. Formed in 1978 in Leeds, England, Scritti Politti is primarily a musical vehicle for singer-songwriter Green Gartside (real name Paul Julian Strohmeyer)…