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William Weikart , the mastermind behind the band Obscured by Clouds , is one literate and surprising person. Tim Wardyn unveils Weikart’s impressive cast of influences (including Chris Cornell and Baroque music), how ex-girlfriends contributed to one of the best songs on their album Psycheclectic, and how his bandmate Thee Slayer Hippy got his name.
Six (Crucial Blast). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Preteen Weaponry (Jagjaguwar/Brah). Review by P. McEver.
Before the Quiet (MVD Audio). Review by Matthew Moyer.
The Sweet Life (Sluggo’s Goon Music). Review by Carl F Gauze.
From the Bureau of Robotic Affairs (Solarium). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Nil Recurring (Peaceville). Review by Jen Cray.
The Arrow (7D Media). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Red Bloom of the Boom (Hometapes). Review by Carl F Gauze.
You Take Me to the World (Beta-lactam Ring). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Exposure (DMG). Review by Carl F Gauze.
King Crimson Songbook Volume One (Voice Print). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Sour Times MCD (Seasons of Mist). Review by Matthew Moyer.
8 Armed Monkey (Thirsty Ear). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Tom Schulte delivers a healthy megadose of news and reviews in this month’s Outsight.
The Equatorial Stars (Discipline Global Mobile). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Brain (Telarc). Review by Aaron Shaul.
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Random Acts of Happiness (Summerfold). Review by Eric J. Iannelli.
Fiat Lux (Mio). Review by Cody Canterbury.
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.
J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.
