Ryan Adams to Release New Album on November 4th
Photo by Julia Brokaw Ryan Adams is set to release his 16th studio album on November 4th. Quotes and other details can be found here. Here’s one of our favorite Ryan Adams songs.
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When You’re Young, You Get Sad: Ryan Adams Releases Heartbreaker Deluxe
Oh, one day when you’re looking back You were young and man you were sad Heartbreaker starts with an argument. We already knew that. What we didn’t know, until now, is that a quick jam of Morrissey’s “Hairdresser on Fire” is what preceded it. These minor details — ignored by others — are fascinating to … Read more
Jam of the Day | Ryan Adams – Cinnamon Girl (Neil Young and Crazy Horse)
Happy Monday! Here’s Ryan Adams covering Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s “Cinnamon Girl” last night at Neil Fest in New York City.
Shaky Knees Festival Day Three Photos Featuring Phoenix, Ryan Adams, The Shins, Warpaint, and More
PHOTO BY BRIDGETTE AIKENS Shaky Knees Day Three Photos by Bridgette Aikens and Jason Gonulsen. PHOENIX J RODDY WALSTON AND THE BUSINESS THE SHINS POND WARPAINT PHOTOS BELOW BY JASON GONULSEN THE ARKELLS BLEACHERS RYAN ADAMS
[ALBUM REVIEW] Ryan Adams – Prisoner
Broken mirror and my hand starts to bleed Wish I could explain but it hurts to breathe Didn’t fit in my chest so I wore it on my sleeve We disappear, we fade away I’m divorced. And while I haven’t given up on love, I’ve taken a break, if that’s at all possible. At least … Read more
[LISTEN] Ryan Adams – Doomsday
PHOTO BY NOAH ABRAMS Can you stand and face your fears, my love? I will for you Ryan Adams’ new album, Prisoner, is due February 17 via Pax-Am/Blue Note, and today we’ve been given another taste. This one’s titled “Doomsday,” complete with yearning harmonica reminiscent of songs like “Firecracker” and “Desire.” Classic RA, if you … Read more
The 10 Best Sad Bastard Songs of 2015
Welcome to our favorite Speakers in Code list of the year. The 10 Best Sad Bastard Songs of 2015. It’s our highest honor. In years past (2012, 2013, 2014), we’ve chosen 20 songs, but this year we’re trimming the sad. And this year, I wrote about every song. You can listen to each individually below, … Read more
Forecastle Festival Announces 2016 Lineup Featuring Ryan Adams, The Avett Brothers, Alabama Shakes, Death Cab For Cutie, and More
Photo by Jason Gonulsen Forecastle Festival, one of our favorite festivals on the planet, is back in 2016 with a spectacular and deep lineup featuring The Avett Brothers, Alabama Shakes, Ryan Adams, and Death Cab For Cutie. The festival will be held in Louisville at Waterfront Park on July 17 through July 19. Level 1 … Read more
Video | Ryan Adams performs as Natalie Sass
And now, video evidence of Ryan Adams in a dress performing as Natalie Prass…errr…Natalie Sass. If you’re wondering what the hell is going on, read more about Ms. Sass here. Ain’t she purty?
Listen to Ryan Adams’ Cover of Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood”
Here’s your first taste, Ryan Adams and Tay Tay fans! You can pre-order 1989 beginning tonight at 9PM PST.
Album Review | Ryan Adams – 1989
Tossing, turning, struggled through the night with someone new And I could go on and on, on and on Lantern burning, flickering in my mind for only you But you are still gone, gone I was a hater. Not of Ryan Adams, but of Taylor Swift — and I was the worst kind: I hated … Read more
Interview | Pornography (Leah Hennessey, Ryan Adams, and Johnny T. Yerington): “I don’t think it’s any more of a joke than the rest of our lives.”
Leah Hennessey, Ryan Adams, and Johnny T. Yerington have formed a new punk band, Pornography, and their first release is a special 7″ via Pax Am Records to celebrate Record Store Day. It’s called 7 Minutes in Heaven, and its first single is “Last Nite at the Opera.” Let’s have a listen. If you have … Read more
Photos: Neil Fest Featuring Ryan Adams, Norah Jones, Kim Gordon, Nicole Atkins, Valerie June, Brian Fallon, Ruby Amanfu, and More
Ryan Adams and Norah Jones | All photos by Julia Drummond A host of musicians including Ryan Adams, Norah Jones, Nicole Atkins, and Ruby Amanfu celebrated the songs of Neil Young at Neil Fest on Sunday at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. Please enjoy these photos by Julia Drummond. NICOLE ATKINS NORAH JONES … Read more
Ryan Adams / Taylor Swift Update Volume 2 Featuring “I Know Places” and “Wildest Dreams”
Because it’s Friday, and you needed another Ryan Adams / Taylor Swift update! Guitar coda of “I Know Places” … Well, the beginning part anyway #1989 @taylorswift13 pic.twitter.com/C0nhDp68GP — Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) August 14, 2015 “I Know Places” #1989 Another rad taylorswift jam. Having killer times w cstavish @totally_tod &… https://t.co/yNr1Uwl5ID — Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) … Read more
Ryan Adams Covering Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ Update
PHOTO BY JASON GONULSEN To keep all you Ryan Adams fans updated. Happy Friday! Shake it off. Just finished. Spooky It sounds like it could have been in True Detective in a driving scene or smthng. pic.twitter.com/VwsrrZttQm — Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) August 7, 2015 “All You Had To Do Was Stay” as heard on the … Read more
Watch Ryan Adams’ Full Glastonbury Festival Set
PHOTO BY DANNY CLINCH Ryan Adams and the Shining performed at the iconic Glastonbury Festival last weekend, and you can watch the full set below! Adams recently released Live at Carnegie Hall, and you can purchase that here.
Video | Ryan Adams – Gimme Something Good (Acoustic)
Photo by Jason Gonulsen All my life been shaking wanting something Holding everything I have like it was broken Ryan Adams played an acoustic, dark version of “Gimme Something Good” on the Late Late Show last night. Don Was performed on bass and Judd Apatow guest-hosted the show. Adams will resume his tour in February.
Download or Stream: Ryan Adams Live at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (April 12, 2015)
Howdy, fellow music-lovers, in the event you missed Ryan Adams’s streaming Coachella set last night, you needn’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We recorded the stream and it’s available for you and for future generations at the URL below. It was a pretty tight set. We’d prefer a couple more songs, but, hey, who are … Read more
Photos + Words | Ryan Adams with Natalie Prass
Ryan Adams | All photos by Kristen Abigail The much awaited Ryan Adams tour hit the Ryman last night for night one out of two sold-out shows full of nostalgia and moments that Nashville will not forget anytime soon. The charming and sweet Natalie Prass opened the evening with a few surprises up her sleeve. … Read more
Happy Birthday, Ryan Adams
Photo by Jason Gonulsen Happy birthday, Ryan Adams. Here are five songs that we love dearly. Love, Speakers in Code Gracie From the III/IV post-Cardinals breakup album, Adams wrote this for his dog, Gracie. “You’re in my heart and you’re in my soul, but I gotta let you go…” Rock N Roll It doesn’t rock, … Read more