At different times, Midlake and The Sophtware Slump-era Grandaddy were getting Radiohead comparisons. Both have moved on from the label (for better or worse) or moved on entirely, as Lytle has. In…   Read Story »

As in "A Horse With No Name," the #1 hit from 1972. But, according to TMZ, "several years ago America's manager gave his group's permission for Jackson to record the song, A Place With No Name' --…   Read Story »

This will be our last America & Friends post (promise). Gerry and Dewey swung up to the Late Show studio to play "Ride On," bringing our friends DJ Reggie and Bloody Ben Kweller with 'em. What to…   Read Story »

As you know, we've been following America's forthcoming record closely; what can we say, we're suckers for indie rock cameos! So finally, here's your first listen at America's take on My Morning…   Read Story »

We don't expect you to get excited about a new America release. We wouldn't be either, but as we mentioned a few months back, the folk rockers are gearing up to release a double disc produced by Adam…   Read Story »