Smooth Jazz Roundup
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Get to the theater tonight for Indigo Girls: It’s Only Life After All, Alexandria Bombach’s latest documentary, one night only!
Ben Folds adds new dates to his Paper Airplane Request Tour.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.
Speedfossil’s in love with a girl on the internet, on “IRL” from Room With A VU, Vol.1.
Rad Brown and Buffalo Stille (Nappy Roots) premiere their second single from forthcoming LP Upper Crust Confections, “Only Love,” today at Ink 19.
HEALTH continue their mission to make everyone love each other, bringing their RAT-BASED WARFARE TOUR to the Mile High City, where Steven Cruse gets to be a very lucky middle-aged industrial fanboy.
Bob’s been looking for a replacement copy of the rare John Cale release Sabotage/Live (1979, Spy Records) since 1991. He still hasn’t found a copy at a reasonable price, but a random YouTube video allowed him to listen and reminisce.
J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.
John Wayne’s final movie sees the cowboy actor go out on a high note, in The Shootist, one of his best performances.
Charles DJ Deppner takes a look at a new book of artwork by DEVO’s Mark Mothersbaugh, and discovers the book is actually looking back at him.
Despite serving up ample slices of signature snark, FOX News golden boy Jesse Watters, for the most part, just listens — driving the narrative of his latest book, Get It Together, through the stories of others.
Forgotten ’70s action film Fear Is the Key is as gritty as the faces of the men who populate it. Phil Bailey reviews the splashy new Blu-ray.
Disappearer EP. Review by Julius C. Lacking.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Waiting on a Breeze. Review by Randy Radic.
Welcome to Toytown (Jet Fighter Records). Review by Christopher Long.
Eye to the Ear (Tardigrade). Review by Maya McDaniel.
Our Brand Could Be Yr Life (Chrysalis Records). Review by Steven Cruse.
Tarantula Heart (Ipecac Recordings). Review by Charles DJ Deppner.
The Carnegie Hall Concert (Impulse). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Rampen (apm: alien pop music) (POTOMAK). Review by Steven Cruse.
Shitegeist (Suicide Records). Review by Randy Radic.
Tiger’s Blood (Anti). Review by Ali Gomez.
8 Concepts of Tango (Øran / Fonogram). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Don’t Follow Me, I’m Lost Too (Liberation Hall). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
December Last Call. Review by Rose Petralia.
Hard Copy (Dais Records). Review by Steven Cruse.
Glasgow Eyes (Fuzz Club). Review by Daniel Fuller.
The Löst Tapes, Volume 1 - 5 (BMG). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
A tale of dissolution and vengeance set in the Old West, told Italian style.
Live at Antones Vol. 1/Pinetop’s Boogie Woogie (New West Records). Review by James Mann.
Mac DeMarco and his crew of misfits brought good tunes and a good time to Portland, Oregon. Alexa Harris was all smiles.
Rio en Medio Radio (WW Recordings). Review by James Mann.