Ascetic/Virgin Flowers
Split Cassette (Rainbow Pyramid). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Split Cassette (Rainbow Pyramid). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Paragate (Temple of Torturous). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Megafauna (Holy Mountain). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Wind’s Poem (PW Elverum and Son). Review by Matthew Moyer.
All Reflections Drained (Hydrahead). Review by Matthew Moyer.
A Gate Through Bloodstained Mirrors (Hydra Head). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Matthew Moyer gets all dreeeeeeeamy with Portland’s upstart dreampop army, pacific UV. They’ve just released an album that rivals Sigur Ros for lushness - what’s next?
Defective Epitaph (Hydra Head). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Cold (Silber Records). Review by Matthew Moyer.
His/Hers (Type). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Subliminal Genocide (Hydra Head). Review by Matthew Moyer.
The Burning Circle And Then Dust (Silber). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Lagus Within the Lake (Candlelight). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Beyond the Horizon Line (Silber). Review by Stein Haukland.
Empty Space (Silber). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Compilation Appearances Vol. 1 (Projekt). Review by Dave Aftandilian.
Celebrating 18 years with its 100th release, Projekt Records is firmly established as the preeminent gothic/darkwave label in the U.S. Dave Aftandilian spoke with label head (and Black Tape for a Blue Girl member) Sam Rosenthal to learn how this niche label has thrived over the years, and how he plans to weather the emergence of the Internet.
Estrella (Projekt). Review by Dave Aftandilian
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.