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In the news today: The Dillinger Escape Plan, R.E.M., Breaking Benjamin, Jasen Rauch, Janelle Monáe, Gordon Lightfoot, Grandaddy, Nikki Sixx. Mötley Crüe, Ghost, Vinyl, Rammstein, Eurovision, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Four Tet, Kieran Hebden, William Tyler, Willie Nelson, Imagine Dragons, The Hives, Gorilla Biscuits, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks
A cranky old guy is redeemed by spirits of the past. He reviews A Christmas Carol, while he’s at it.
Despite being denied theatrical release, Adam Stovall’s striking debut feature gets an amazing Blu-ray release from Arrow Video.
Notes and quotes on the fourth day of 2018 Orlando Fringe.
Notes and quotes on the third day of 2018 Orlando Fringe.
III (Soft Abuse). Review by Aaron Shaul.
It’s easy to be jealous, but it’s probably better to follow Damon and Naomi’s example of growing up and growing awesome in a musical genre overcrowded with manchildren, the ins and outs of which can be glimpsed on the 1001 Nights DVD.
Overloaded Ark (Drag City). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Psychic Psummer (Important). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Sonic Portation (Prophase Music). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Helena Espvall & Masaki Batoh (Drag City). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Overture: Live in Nippon Yusen Soko 2006 (Drag City). Review by Aaron Shaul.
New Geocentric World (Squealer). Review by Matthew Moyer.
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.