Music Reviews • April 24, 2000January 3, 2023

Funny Looking Kids

Picture Day

Fastmusic

Basically (I’m sorry, but it’s true, fellas) this should have been a demo tape sold to people at crappy shows in people’s houses. That is how it works. You gotta work your way up, improving along the way. The production isn’t great, but that isn’t the problem, because it is nice to hear some bad production. Keepin’ it real, yo. Anyhow, the Funny Looking Kids are fast, adolescent punk rock with ska like I used to play in a large shed behind a supermarket in Stone Harbor, NJ when I was 16.

Fastmusic, 401 Broadway #2011, New York, NY 10013

Patrick Rafter

Recently on Ink 19...

Mal Waldron/Steve Lacy

Mal Waldron/Steve Lacy

The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Swans

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.

Eclipse 2024

The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.

Midwives

Archikulture Digest

Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.

Sun Ra

At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Yusef Lateef

Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Cadence Weapon

Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.

Ruark

Waiting on a Breeze. Review by Randy Radic.

Bacon Brothers Premiere “Old Bronco” Video

Bacon Brothers Premiere “Old Bronco” Video

Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.

Ken Sharp

Welcome to Toytown (Jet Fighter Records). Review by Christopher Long.

Cosmo Sheldrake

Cosmo Sheldrake

Eye to the Ear (Tardigrade). Review by Maya McDaniel.

Dark Water

J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.