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In the news today: Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Faith No More, INXS, Lenny Kravitz, Live, Motley Crue, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, Soul Asylum, Stone Temple Pilots, Van Halen, Weezer, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Animal Collective, Steel Panther, Zola Jesus, Gorilla Biscuits
This early Glam rocker was written off after he came out before anyone else then anguished in obscurity until his death from AIDS in 1982. Here’s his pitch for a Broadway musical.
St. George’s Day Sacrifice - Live in Manchester (UDR Music). Review by Joe Frietze.
Gail Worley talks with drummer Paul Cook of Sex Pistols and Manraze.
A fascinating look at the melding of three seemingly disparate artists during a brief period of time that resulted in some of the most influential music to come out of the Seventies.
Turning Point. Review by Robert Sutton.
Reimaginator. Review by Joe Frietze.
Tragic City Symphony (New Ocean Media). Review by Andrew Ellis.
First Kill (Metal Nation). Review by Vinnie Apicella.
Lost Prophets,Start Something,Columbia,Andrew Ellis
Start Something (Columbia). Review by Andrew Ellis.
Prime STH,Beautiful Awakening,MVG Music/Music Network Records,Andrew Ellis
Beautiful Awakening (MVG). Review by Andrew Ellis.
X (Island). Review by Gail Worley.
From Ink 19 ad rep to the Marvelous 3 to a career as a solo artist, songwriter, and producer, it’s been an interesting journey for Butch Walker, and he discusses it all in a candid interview with Gail Worley.
You may think you’ve never heard of Metal Shop, but we’ll bet you’ve heard of their alter-ego, the Discover Card commercial stars Danger Kitty. Gail Worley rides the “Love Rocket” with singer Ralph Saenz, alias Michael Diamond.
Euphoria (Mercury). Review by George Jegadesh
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.