The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
Josie Aiello may have a shot of her songs being featured on Ally McBeal or Sex in the City, so if those shows, with their cutsey, femme schtick, are your bag, you might dig her. But everyone else will probably want to slap her. Meredith Brooks-meets-Tori Amos might make a good horror movie, but it makes a bad record. Josie wants to be an Unkunvenshunal Girl, but she is actually very conventional. Maybe she needs to reunite with the Pussycats.
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.