The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
The leaves were turning gold and the air was getting crisp when Christopher Long visited a legit record joint in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. While perusing the “back room,” he spotted and snatched up a vinyl copy of One On One, the 1982 studio set from Cheap Trick, for two bucks.
Vinyl geek Christopher Long spots a seemingly pee’d on, used copy of his all-time favorite album, The Cars’ 1979 classic, Candy-O, at a Florida garage sale, where he gleefully ponies up the 25¢ asking price.
After 30 years in the music industry, producer, songwriter and musician Larry Dvoskin has released a set of his own music. Gail Worley finds out why it took so long.
It’s Gail Worley’s annual List of the Top 19 Quotes from Interviews she conducted with various Rock Types in 2005!
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.