It’s official: Ryan Adams will release his new self-titled and self-produced album on September 9th in the US (September 8th in the UK). This LP follows 2011’s Ashes & Fire. You can pre-order it (and view what we assume to be the album cover) here. Track listing: Gimme Something Good (listen here) Kim Trouble Am … Read more
“I’m all like, ‘Oh well, party life!“ Ryan Adams just might be the king of banter, especially during his solo-acoustic shows (and he put on a pretty damn good one last January at the Peabody in Saint Louis). So, to honor his off-the-cuff storytelling ability, and to celebrate the release of his new live box … Read more
PHOTO BY JASON GONULSEN On Tuesday, Ryan Adams will return to The Pageant in St. Louis, a venue he has not played in 10 years. To get you up-to-speed, Adams released his 16th studio album, Prisoner in February, and followed that up with Prisoner B-Sides, in April. They both represent Adams well: detailing the highs … Read more
ALL PHOTOS BY JASON GONULSEN Ryan Adams returned to The Pageant in St. Louis last week, playing songs from his latest album, Prisoner, in addition to older material like “Come Pick Me Up,” “To Be Young,” and “Let It Ride.” Jillian Jacqueline opened the show, and closed with her single, “Hate Me.” Jillian Jacqueline
ALL PHOTOS BY JASON GONULSEN David Bowie’s death did not affect me the way it affected many of you. I did not grow up with his music the way I did with Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, Neil Young, the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, or Nirvana. Oh, or Tom Petty. I grew up with … Read more
Photo by Jason Gonulsen // August 2017 Yeah yeah, another Ryan Adams post. But when they tried to kick him out last night, he kept playing past curfew, including a “$15,000 song.” Hey, you live once. Hear/view “Come Pick Me Up” w/ First Aid Kit and a solo “Jacksonville Skyline” for his late brother, below.
ALL PHOTOS BY KAYLI FARRIS Last weekend in New Orleans, Ryan Adams performed the Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main St. in its entirety. The show was billed as “Exile on Bourbon St.” and Adams’ band featured Don Was. Please enjoy these photos from the evening by Kayli Farris.
Happy Birthday, Ryan Adams. The big 4-0! To celebrate we’re re-posting one of our favorite RA live moments: the Hardee’s Fried Chicken and Biscuits Story. ENJOY. LISTEN HERE.
“How long do I have here with you?” sings Ryan Adams on “Shadows,” a dark, tortured gem that could have fit on Love Is Hell, right after “Please Do Not Let Me Go.” This might not be an album filled with “slow, adult shit,” but I assure you, we haven’t exactly exploded into a honeymoon … Read more
Photo by Alice Baxley Well, Dave liked it so much he wanted “just a little bit more.” Ryan Adams’ response? “Absolutely.” Purchase Ryan Adams now, and get your tickets to see him in St. Louis at the Peabody Opera House on October 19th.
I wish I could call you I wish you were still around We realize this is a lot of Ryan Adams for the week. But Speakers in Code was built on the likes of RA, so here you go, “My Wrecking Ball.” Lovely. Update: Ryan Adams will be on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon … Read more
Photo by Julia Brokaw Happy Sunday, friends! Get you something good here at NPR!
The photo pretty much says it all: Ryan Adams and Elvira, together at last. We’re just surprised Cookie Monster doesn’t make an appearance. “Gimme Something Good” is the lead track off Adams’ forthcoming self-titled release due 9/9 (PAX-AM/Blue Note). You can catch him on tour this fall, including a date at Peabody Opera House in … Read more
New music from SIC favorite Ryan Adams is on its way in the form of a series of 7″ vinyl singles via Pax-Am, the first being released on July 1st featuring “Gimme Something Good” and “Aching For More.” You can pre-order your copy now here (limit one per customer), or purchase one at your local … Read more
Photo by Alice Baxley You probably know that Ryan Adams and his new band, The Shining, are coming to St. Louis on Sunday, October 19th at The Peabody. And you probably knew that he just released his terrific self-titled album. You might have even known that he kicked off his U.S. tour last night in … Read more
All photos by Jason Gonulsen Ryan Adams and his band, The Shining, performed at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis on Sunday in support of Adams’ latest self-titled album. Adams, in rare comedic form, played a hilarious improv tune about popcorn, which featured an “abrupt ending to the song.” He also told a story … Read more
Photo by Jason Gonulsen The photo above was taken in 2002 at the inaugural Austin City Limits Music Festival. Looking back, it’s probably the photo the sparked my interest in photography, because it captures a memory for me; it tells a story. Ryan Adams, who will be in St. Louis tonight at The Peabody Opera … Read more
Photo by Julia Brokaw Ryan Adams began his tour last night in Portland, Maine, playing with a full band (which differs from his last U.S. solo acoustic tour). The set list, along with a few couple videos from the show, are below. RA will be in St. Louis at The Peabody Opera House on October … Read more
Photo courtesy of José González’s Facebook page The world is getting quieter, can you feel it? I can, and I need songs like this to get me through the holidays. Written by Ryan Adams, “Stay Alive” is delivered beautifully by José González, who was also responsible for the terrific “Line of Fire” earlier this year. … Read more
It’s only 53 seconds, but we have our first taste of Pornography. Leah Hennessey, Ryan Adams, and Johnny T. Yerington form the punk rock outfit, who will release the seven song debut 7-inch 7 Minutes In Heaven on Record Store Day (April 20th). Says Hennessey: “I met Ryan and Johnny in a manic trance of … Read more
The Hopscotch Music Festival can be a bit hectic, and honestly, after drinking beers all day and dining on chicken soaked in honey, it’s hard to sit down with an artist, who’s scrambling to load-in gear after driving all day to get to a city that is impossible to traverse due to wobbly hipsters and … Read more
I have no business writing this album review, and I suppose I wouldn’t be if I didn’t love every song on it. Electro-synth-pop is not my forte. It’s not even near the same universe of artists I usually listen to. Which begs the question: why did I listen to it? I did because Tegan and … Read more
Photo courtesy of Merge Records Having just read Ryan Adams: Losering, A Story of Whiskeytown, Raleigh News & Observer music David Menconi’s love letter to and history lesson about Ryan, Whiskeytown, and the Triangle music scene, I could write a thousand words on this cover of “Oh My Sweet Carolina”, one of Ryan’s greatest songs. But … Read more
***UPDATE: Ticket info has been released, including a pre-sale on Thursday: On sale to General Public: Start: Sat, 12/03/11 11:00 AM CST Internet Presale: Start: Thu, 12/01/11 10:00 AM CST End: Fri, 12/02/11 10:00 PM CST Price Range All Reserved tickets are $32.00, which includes a $3 facility fee. *** As we mentioned earlier, Ryan … Read more
I’m alright today. Ryan Adams will release his debut album, Heartbreaker, on 180gm 4LP/DVD and 2CD/DVD Deluxe Editions along with digital release of the 35 audio tracks. Pre-order today! Here’s a taste of an outtake called “Locked Away.”
Our favorite album of the year: Bon Iver’s Bon Iver 50 Panda Bear – Tomboy (Paw Tracks) [buy the album] 49 Nicole Atkins – Mondo Amore (Razor & Tie) [buy the album] 48 GIVERS – In Light (Glassnote) [buy the album] 47 Admiral Fallow – Boots Met My Face (Lo-Five) [buy the album] 46 The Civil Wars – … Read more
When I hear the word “break-up” to describe an album, I think of Bob Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks, Ryan Adams’ Heartbreaker, or Frightened Rabbit’s The Midnight Organ Fight. You know, albums filled with songs that are mainly about past lovers, heartache, and your life pretty much starting over. Nicole Atkins’ new album, Mondo Amore … Read more
Before Bon Iver and Megafaun separately blew the hell up, both bands were collectively part of DeYarmond Edison, the now defunct NC via WI super-group of folk power. Consisting of Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, and Megafaun members Joe Westerlund, Phil Cook and Brad Cook, they were poised to become the biggest thing to come out … Read more
As a passionate fan of music, I was delighted to find Act As If’s “There’s a Light” earlier this year — so much, that we at Speakers in Code made it a Pajammy Jam of the Day back in April. It’s a feel-good tune, with the road ahead of us viewed as a positive one … Read more
I know you’re fine God, I studied all the lines Of the dress, you know, your lover bought you And these drinks turn into maps Of places we will never go But for once, don’t get sentimental on me “Ah, shit. It’s gonna be one of those nights,” Ryan Adams mutters into the microphone before … Read more