MUSIC'S MOST BEWILDERING NIGHT
Gauchos got what they'd long deserved, 20 years too late. (12/30a)
PHOTO GALLERY: PICS OF THE WEEK OF THE YEAR (PART TWO)
More weasel photo ops (12/30a)
WALLEN RELEASES BALLAD "SMILE" ON NEW YEAR'S EVE
Country superstar ushers in 2025. (12/31a)
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NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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It's not exactly a down-the-middle pitch: Tex-Mex meets harmony-rich Beatlesque pop, with a healthy dollop of boy-pop charisma. In any case, the musical verve and joyous energy on display in this tune by unsigned foursome The Last Bandoleros is pretty irresistible. The Martin Kierszenbaum-managed troupe will be slaying at SXSW (schedule here), and on heavy rotation in our world. Is the accordion the new banjo? We shall see, but we'll be dancing while we wait to find out.