Interpol
Interpol (Matador). Review by jeff schweers.
Interpol (Matador). Review by jeff schweers.
With a riotous sonic assault that nearly brought down the balcony at the Bowery Ballroom, Superchunk showed they still have the fire and intensity of their youth, kicking out the jams, shredding the wallpaper, and bringing the noise to a very enthusiastic crowd that included Jeff Schweers.
Pete Yorn (Vagrant Records). Review by Jeff Schweers.
A synopsis of Van Morrison’s performance on stage and on vinyl, as described by the master of reading too much into too little, Greil Marcus.
Sincerely, Severely (Orange Records). Review by Jeff Schweers.
Tomorrow Becomes You (Western Vinyl). Review by Jeff Schweers.
No Ghost (Bella Union). Review by Jeff Schweers.
Apparitions (Carpark Records). Review by Jeff Schweers.
Up From Below (Community). Review by jeff schweers.
High Violet (4AD). Review by Jeff Schweers.
Jeff Schweers buries this morbid, creepy, gag-inducing yet glossy coffee table tome about dead rock stars, where they died, and their final resting places.
Love & Desperation (Tee Pee). Review by jeff schweers.
My Neighbor/My Creator (Merge Records). Review by Jeff Schweers.
Proto-type Theater , a performance troupe based in Brooklyn, NY and Lancaster, England, revisits themes of love, death, and fame seen through the prism of Bonnie and Clyde in Third Person (Redux).
Ink 19 guest contributor Jeff Schweers gets a high-class thrill from gorgeous red-haired maven Neko Case , who recently gifted Floridians with a long-overdue songfest. Top of the balls to you, Neko!
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.