Teenage Bottlerocket
Teenage Bottlerocket may just be one more example of the great influence that The Ramones have had on music, but Jen Cray didn’t come to judge.
Teenage Bottlerocket may just be one more example of the great influence that The Ramones have had on music, but Jen Cray didn’t come to judge.
Golden Black (Narnack). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Uncle Monk (Airday). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Strange House (Stolen Transmission). Review by Jen Cray.
Retro Pop Remasters (Go Kart Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Restart Now (Deaf Dumb + Blind Recordings). Review by Ben Varkentine.
BQE Overdrive (Self-Released). Review by James Greene Jr..
During their short tour opening for the legendary Joan Jett, Texas’ most valuable export- Riverboat Gamblers - invited Jen Cray up to their dressing room for an informal chat before their set.
Start of the Century (The Lab). Review by Carl F Gauze.
The Applicators fill the void of estrogen heavy punk bands that seemed to have all but disappeared after the ’90s wave of riot grrrls faded out. Jen Cray called up Kristina (bass) and Erica (guitar) to talk about being an American band from Texas, and scientific experiments for cash.
What’s the difference between young bands and old bands, and why would you want to be one and not the other? Lynn Wallace talks to Allister and finds out.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Etiquette (Narnack). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Tiger Army are out on their first ever headlining tour. In Orlando, singer/guitarist Nick 13 took some time to share with Jen Cray his thoughts about the band and his music.
Green Day started out 16 years ago as a bratty punk rock band playing in dank, empty clubs, but these days their ambitious punk rock opera American Idiot has catapulted them onto a sold-out arena tour. Jen Cray finds them not to have changed in the least.
Social Distortion plays to yet another sold-out crowd 25 years into their career. Thus proving conclusivelly, to Jen Cray and all that Punk is not dead.
The Early Years (Morpheus Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Was it a time warp in Carnegie Hall? Gail Worley reports on what may be the greatest tribute band of the greatest band ever.
Phase Three (145). Review by Troy Jewell.
The Riverdales,Phase Three,145 Records,Troy Jewell
This Time Every Year 7” (Sonic Syrup). Review by Aaron Shaul.
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.