The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
A clothing line based on his tattoos. A new band. A new dedication for his instrument. Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx skips the past and talks about present projects and a future of cracking coconuts on the beach. Gail Worley digs up the dirt.
Cyanide (Self Released). Review by Gail Worley.
The Thermals EP (Sub Pop). Review by Ian Koss.
Cheap Trinkets (TKO). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Emotional Legs (Steel Cage). Review by Gail Worley.
Hit After Hit (Dirtnap). Review by Marcel Feldmar.
Various Sellouts (UTV). Review by Ian Koss.
After a nice rest period following the release of their most recent album, Nimrod, Green Day are hitting the road with the Warped Tour to warm up for the recording of their next album, tentatively titled Warning. Jason Feifer got a preview of what to expect when he spoke with drummer TrŽ Cool, just prior to the tour’s kickoff.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
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.