Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.

Welcome to Toytown (Jet Fighter Records). Review by Christopher Long.

Eye to the Ear (Tardigrade). Review by Maya McDaniel.

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.

Our Brand Could Be Yr Life (Chrysalis Records). Review by Steven Cruse.

Tarantula Heart (Ipecac Recordings). Review by Charles DJ Deppner.

John Wayne’s final movie sees the cowboy actor go out on a high note, in The Shootist, one of his best performances.

Speedfossil’s in love with a girl on the internet, on “IRL” from Room With A VU, Vol.1.

The Carnegie Hall Concert (Impulse). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Rampen (apm: alien pop music) (POTOMAK). Review by Steven Cruse.

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.

Shitegeist (Suicide Records). Review by Randy Radic.

Tiger’s Blood (Anti). Review by Ali Gomez.

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.

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.