Soundbites: THUS LOVE Take Flight and the Vermont Hip-Hop Awards Unveil Winners
To say that 2022 was a big year for indie rockers THUS LOVE would be an understatement. The Brattleboro three-piece...
Soundbites: Learning to Fly Takes Off, New Music From Dutch Experts and Farewell to Mark Ransom
Something happens when you play an instrument for a while. Eventually, friends, family and even loose acquaintances will ask you...
Soundbites: The Best Vermont Music of 2022
Well, we did it, homies. 2022 is all but in the rearview mirror. And what a weird-ass year it was,...
Soundbites: Staff Picks for the Year’s Best Music
Last year, I took a stand of sorts. It was my first end-of-year roundup as music editor, and I decided...
Soundbites: Foam Throws a Holiday Extravaganza and Vermont Music History at the Statehouse
Part of being in a music scene is dreaming big. It doesn’t matter if it’s a traditional jazz outfit or...
Vermont’s Vibrant Influence in The Best Albums of 2022: R – Z
BEST OF 2022 The Best Albums of 2022: R – Z By Bandcamp Daily Staff · December 08, 2022 Among...
Soundbites: Highlight’s Amazing NYE Lineup and New Holiday Tunes From Matt Hagen
As we get ready to close the books on 2022, all the clichés come to mind. Making resolutions, pretending to...
Soundbites: New Holiday Songs From James Kochalka Superstar, Mister Burns Hits the Road
On a mild day last week, as I walked the dog around the Old North End of Burlington, I had...
Soundbites: Leftover GUMBO, a New Vermont Comedy Festival and New Video From Francesca Blanchard
Hey, it’s a big week for the local music scene in this issue! Hopefully, you’ve already perused my story about...
Soundbites: ’72 Review Redux; New Music Videos From Father Figuer and Big Homie Wes
One of the first messages I received after taking the music editor post last year had the subject line “Hey,...
Soundbites: New Music Featuring Insurrection Reflections, Eulogies and Remixes
People always ask if you remember what you were doing when the important stuff happened. My folks and their friends...
Soundbites: Robber Robber Wonders What’s in a Name; New Music From the Jesse Taylor Band and Milton Busker & the Grim Work
When you really think about it, band names are pretty weird. Yeah, maybe the Beatles became the biggest cultural game...
Soundbites: Halloween Happenings and Playlist Musts
You know, the older I get, the less I enjoy Glenn Danzig. He routinely mouths off about things that make...
Soundbites: Noah Kahan Gets Back; New Music From Francesca Blanchard and Sarah King
There are a lot of clichés about living in Vermont. I’m sure you’ve heard them. Every out-of-town comedian who swings...
Guitar Virtuoso Richard Smith to Perform Live at CVU
click to enlarge courtesy of artist ©️ Seven Days Richard Smith British-born guitarist Richard Smith is swinging through Vermont on...
Soundbites: Boomslang’s Final Act; Ali McGuirk Drops Her New LP
A chilly wind blew across the deck of the restaurant, a vanguard of autumn’s arrival. Dustin Byerly sat upright in...
Next Stage Arts Project Presents Genticorum And Gadan Oct 15
Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present an afternoon of traditional Quebecois and Celtic music by Canadian trio Genticorum...
WaterWheel Foundation Turns 25, Celebrates With Aquarium Rescue Unit Tribute
click to enlarge courtesy of artist Col. Bruce Hamtpon Way back in 1997, Burlington’s most famous musical export, Phish, created...
Woody Sez: The Life & Music Of Woody Guthrie
Be transported by the joyous, inspirational, and sometimes heartbreaking story of Woody Guthrie, America’s great troubadour. Four performers, playing more...
Soundbites: The Dead Shakers Reappear; New Music From Dwight + Nicole and the Maple Run Band
As I stood on the roof of the studio, overlooking a sun-kissed vista of Burlington, I watched the light turn...
Vermont’s Creative Influence: Math Meets Art in Greg Davis’ ‘New Primes’
The article “Math Meets Art in Greg Davis’ ‘New Primes'” delves into the intricate blend of mathematical concepts and musical...
Soundbites: Sarah King Fights for What’s Right; James Kochalka Superstar Unleashes the Mummy
It can be a little weird the first time you try to describe to non-southerners how politics work down in...
Soundbites: How to Not Plan Your Art Hop
When you’re readying yourself for a large cultural event like a music festival or block party, the conventional wisdom is...
Soundbites: Bob Wagner Pays Tribute to Bill Withers and New Music From Saving Vice
Back in 2015, Dr. Teghan Lucas, then a PhD student at the University of Adelaide in Australia, conducted a study...
Vermont’s Vibrant Contribution to The Best Contemporary Classical on Bandcamp: August 2022
In the exploration of contemporary classical music on Bandcamp, the article highlights the intricate interplay between tradition and innovation, emphasizing...
Next Stage Arts Presents Chinobay
The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents an evening of pan-African roots music with Ugandan musician, educator, and creative arts...
Vermont’s Vibrant Influence: Exploring The Best Experimental Music on Bandcamp – August 2022
In the landscape of experimental music, Vermont emerges as a hub of innovative sound creation, exemplified by artist Henry Birdsey....
Next Stage presents Cantrip And É.T.É.
Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present Cantrip and E.T.E. on September 5 at 3 PM at the West...
Soundbites: Tom Pearo Gets Mathematical; the Return of Chin Ho!
Like many a suburban moppet who grew up dreaming of being a big-time rock star, I skipped the music education...
Vermont’s Heartbeat: The Influence of ‘Battle Trance’ and ‘Green of Winter’ in Shaping the Narrative
The article from daily.bandcamp.com highlights the significance of Vermont in the creative process behind Battle Trance’s latest release, Green of...
Soundbites: Festivals Forever and New Music From Jennifer Hartswick
For all the perks of living in the Green Mountains, going out into a giant field in the country to...
Zara Bode’s Little Big Band And Stompboxtrio
Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present Zara Bode’s Little Big Band and StompBoxTrio, on August 28 at 4...
Soundbites: Mikahely Brings the Sounds of Madagascar to Vermont and Bonnie Prince Billy Kicks Off New Waitsfield Music/Film Series
Imagine spending your youth training to be a musician, writing songs, building a fan base and making a name for...
Next Stage’s Bandwagon presents Soggy Po’ Boys
Join the Soggy Po’ Boys on Saturday, August 20 at 6:00 pm at Cooper Softball Field in Putney, VT. The...
Mie Yim’s Paintings in ‘Fluid Boundaries’ Challenge the Eye — and Emotions
Mie Yim’s paintings are indisputably strange. Some observers would add, “in a good way.” Others might not be so sure....
Soundbites: Nectar’s Gets a New Owner, ArtsRiot Loses One
Heard any good gossip lately? The Burlington music scene has been abuzz with rumors about the futures of some key...
Vermont’s Vibrant Soul Scene: Spotlight on ‘The Best Soul on Bandcamp: July 2022’
The article highlights the rich diversity and creativity in the global R&B scene, particularly through the works of artists featured...
Vermont Arts Council Announces 2022 Vermont Arts Awards
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Vermont’s Impact in Zenizen’s ‘P.O.C (Proof of Concept)’: A Showcase of Local Talent and Innovation
In the captivating exploration of Vermont’s vibrant music scene within Zenizen’s “P.O.C (Proof of Concept),” the state emerges as a...
Soundbites: Burlington’s Beat-Making Exchange Program; the Ramble Returns; New Singles Roundup
You know, whenever I take a break from Soundbites for a few weeks and run some features or interviews, I...
Vermont’s Vital Impact: Essential Releases, July 8, 2022
In exploring the multifaceted nature of music as both an art form and a cultural archive, the article highlights the...
Soundbites: Marcie Hernandez’s Video Trilogy and Things Get Weird at the Community of Sound
There was a time when people my age were somewhat embarrassingly labeled the MTV Generation. I’m relatively sure it was...
Soundbites: A Conflicted Independence Day for Musicians; New Music From Guthrie Galileo and More
Whenever I think of patriotism, I flash back to that scene in Rocky IV when Carl Weathers’ Apollo Creed comes...
Soundbites: Festival of Fools Returns; New Music From Andriana Chobot, Sole Oceanna and More
I took a bit of a sojourn the other night and did what I call the “music creeper” move. I...
After a Two-Year Pandemic Hiatus, BrattRock Returns
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Soundbites: Bobby Rush Got Raw; Juneteenth Music; Tim Bridge Peaces Out
We all process music differently. Sometimes it’s the background of memories, a soundtrack for things we’ve done. Other times, it’s...
Soundbites: Make Music Day in Vermont, Rockin’ Ron’s Library Tour, and Saving Grace Beef With Lil Xan
You know that thing where you watch a beloved film from your youth, only to discover that it, in fact,...
Soundbites: Hometown Jazz Fest Heroes and New Music From Community of Sound
There used to be an unofficial Soundbites tradition in which the music editors rarely, if ever, discussed the behemoth that...
Soundbites: Saving Swan Dojo and New Music From Willverine
Singer-songwriter Beck once compared time to a piece of wax falling on a termite that’s choking on splinters, but I...
Singer-Songwriter Maya de Vitry Plays the Richmond Congregational Church
click to enlarge Courtesy of Laura E. Partain Maya de Vitry Nashville-based singer-songwriter Maya de Vitry‘s tour swings through Vermont...