The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
In the news today: The Dillinger Escape Plan, R.E.M., Breaking Benjamin, Jasen Rauch, Janelle Monáe, Gordon Lightfoot, Grandaddy, Nikki Sixx. Mötley Crüe, Ghost, Vinyl, Rammstein, Eurovision, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Four Tet, Kieran Hebden, William Tyler, Willie Nelson, Imagine Dragons, The Hives, Gorilla Biscuits, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks
Jet’s inspired blending of garage and classic rock shouldn’t work, but it does, even six years after plowing into America’s consciousness.
Steal My Horses and Run (Tee Pee). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Na Na Ni (The Kora ). Review by P. McEver.
A Lesson In Crime EP (Paper Bag). Review by Jen Cray.
Ode To Ochrasy (Mute). Review by Jen Cray.
Teenage Graffiti (Suretone/Geffen). Review by Jen Cray.
3WD (Gravitation). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Band - Girls - Money (TVT). Review by Andrew Ellis.
The Jan Martens Frustration (Hidden Agenda). Review by Aaron Shaul.
No Fun EP (Thick). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Fire (XL / Beggars). Review by Stein Haukland.
A Long Way To Nowhere (Elevator). Review by Stein Haukland.
Unite Tonight (Tiger Style). Review by Stein Haukland.
Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll (Sparrow Records). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Bigger Cages, Longer Chains (Epitaph/Burning Heart). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Get Into It (The Militia Group). Review by Stein Haukland.
Chat And Business (Fantastic Plastic). Review by Stein Haukland.
Distant Effects (Squealer). Review by Frank White .
Black City (Epitaph). Review by Stein Haukland.
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.