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Though The Melvins were official headliners, soon-to-be defunct Isis stepped in as the closing band for a Philadelphia show that shook the rafters of the TLA. Get the scoop on the show and read Mike Hanan’s revealing chat with Isis frontman Aaron Turner. That’s a twofer, folks!
Monument to Time End (Southern Lord). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Pinback and sBACH rock the Paradise, and turn Addam Donnelly’s frown upside down.
American Nervoso (Hydra Head Records). Review by Andrew Coulon.
In The Absence of Truth (Ipecac). Review by Bob Ham.
In the Fishtank 14 (Konkurrent). Review by Aaron Shaul.
The Red Veil (Strange Attractors). Review by Aaron Shaul.
A Love Hate Relationship (Revelation). Review by Addam Donnelly.
Time & Withering (Translation Loss). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Somnambulists (Iodine). Review by Addam Donnelly.
…But The Past Ain’t Through With Us (Revelation). Review by Addam Donnelly.
Ideas of Reference (Black Market Activities). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
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Left in Kowloon (Victory). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
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Australasia (Hydrahead). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
A Dead Sinking Story (Level Plane). Review by Stein Haukland.
Wonderland (Abacus/Century Media). Review by Stein Haukland.
Remission (Relapse Records). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
A Basement, a Red Light & a Feelin’ Vol. 2 (Madhouse / Champion). Review by Bill Campbell.
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.