Mixtape 145 :: Gin Tonic State of Mind
The effervescent jangle of German trio A Tale of Golden Keys is intricately engineered to make your ears ask “what was that?”
The effervescent jangle of German trio A Tale of Golden Keys is intricately engineered to make your ears ask “what was that?”
Ray Ray speaks about a life behind the drum set.
Listening to Fantastic Negrito is like lifting the lid on a simmering pot to a wonderfully exotic yet very familiar blend of spices.
Race Riot Suite (Kinnara Records). Review by James Mann.
Shamen Noodles / Smell The Busk. Review by James Mann.
With their latest release, Tri-Polar, Sick Puppies’ luck and perseverance begins to pay off with big-league success. Bassist Emma Anzai gives Ink 19 the dish on craigslist, the glamorous rock and roll lifestyle, and why you should never skimp on vitamins.
Fancy (Prawn Song Records). Review by Cindy Barrymore.
Navigating the Bronze (Alternative Tentacles). Review by Jen Cray.
Linda Tate is moderately entertained by bassist Les Claypool’s debut novel and yet… don’t give up the day job.
In America, he’s a well-known film composer. In Italy, he’s a highly-regarded concert drummer. In England he’s a … schlock reality talent show judge? Ian Koss talks to the man behind the drums and Everyone Stares, the recently released documentary about The Police.
The Bastress (Tellous). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Log Bomb (Fat Possum). Review by Rob Walsh.
Colonel Claypool’s Bucket of Bernie Brains at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA on September 16, 2002. Concert review by Sir Millard Mulch.
Primus (Ink 19, July 2000)
Rhinoplasty (Interscope). Review by Drew Id
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.