Michael J. Sheehy
Ill Gotten Gains (Beggars Banquet). Review by Marcel Feldmar.
Music, media, and thought from the Ink 19 editorial team
Ill Gotten Gains (Beggars Banquet). Review by Marcel Feldmar.
Hit singles can be a double-edged sword, especially when the single in question represents a departure for the band. Case in point, The Verve Pipe, who had trouble finding radio airplay after graduating from their ubiquitous hit single, “The Freshman.” Singer Brian Van Der Ark relates the hard lessons of the music biz to Gail Worley.
A side of jazz ignored by Ken Burns’ documentary is explored in Philip Freeman’s new book, New York is Now!: The New Wave of Free Jazz. But is the book any more valid a document of jazz than Burns’ film was? Bob Pomeroy has the answers.
God Hates Us All (American). Review by David Lee Beowulf.
Structures From Silence (Projekt). Review by Dave Aftandilian.
I Blame the Scenery (Better Looking). Review by Marcel Feldmar.
Ghost of Things to Come (FreeFalls). Review by Terry Eagan.
The Attraction to All Things Uncertain (Six Degrees). Review by Gail Worley.
Jonny Impetigo moves over to the wrong side of the tracks at columns.ink19.com, as we bid a simultaneous goodbye and hello with a star-studded retrospective. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll inch slowly away.
A Tribute to Nine Inch Nails (Vitamin). Review by Kiran Aditham.
Alison Krauss and Union Station with Tim Easton at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA on October 13, 2001. Concert review by James Mann.
Livin’ With L.E.S. (Tent City). Review by Marcel Feldmar.
Comix wonderkid Josh Sullivan has come to Ink 19, and Columns will be featuring his art and writings in Vertical Composition. Here’s a preview of where he’s at.
Volume 2 (Mint). Review by Ian Koss.
Kala Rupa: Explorations in Rhythm (Narada). Review by Brian Kruger.
Nine Hundred Miles of Fucking Hell (Morphius). Review by Kurt Channing.
Psychedelicate (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Marcel Feldmar.
The Tom Tom Club at The State Theatre in St. Petersburg, FL on September 29, 2001. Concert review by Bob Pomeroy.
Ultimate Collection (Hip-O). Review by Terry Eagan.
Various Artists (Hefty). Review by Kiran Aditham.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
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.
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.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.
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.