Krescent 4
Krescent 4 (self-released). Review by Gail Worley.
Krescent 4 (self-released). Review by Gail Worley.
Face The Music (BPM). Review by Bill Campbell.
Colorful You (Naked / Astralwerks). Review by Bill Campbell.
Is DIY dead? No, it’s just a bit more convoluted. In Label Launch, Veronika Kalmar attempts to demystify the process of putting out your own record. Rob Walsh has a look.
Various Artists (Hed Kandi). Review by Bill Campbell.
Golden State (Atlantic). Review by Hal Horowitz.
The newly-translated version of W.G. Sebald’s prose poem After Nature helps Terry Eagan understand the roots of the novelist’s themes.
Anatomy of a Life Possessed is Maria Ferrara Pema’s allegedly true story of being possessed by the ailing spirit of an ill man. James Mann asks, “bullshit…or not?”
Gran Riserva (Couch / Six Degrees). Review by Bettie Lou Vegas.
Daniel Mitchell fights back the tears to speak with Rich from the now defunct, yet legendary Twelve Hour Turn.
Bill Campbell talks to Ely Guerra about women, their new role in Mexican music, and shaving her hair down to the roots.
The Dope King (Crack Nation). Review by Bill Campbell.
Louise Welsh’s psychological thriller, The Cutting Room has received a boatload of praise. Stein Haukland checks out the debut novel, and lets you know whether it’s up to snuff.
The Californian (Polyvinyl). Review by Dan Stapleton.
Internet Dating Super Studs (Kung Fu). Review by Stein Haukland.
Here Comes Winter (Manifesto). Review by Ian Koss.
Frontline 1993-97: Rareities & Remixes (Nation / Beggars Banquet). Review by Bill Campbell.
Joel Dorn has “been there, done that” in jazz for over 40 years. Ben Varkentine finds out about Fathead, Les McCann and… Michael Jackson?
We Are Science (Mantra). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Cartouche (Stereo Deluxe). Review by Bill Campbell.
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.