The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
Today, I’ve got reason to be. First of all, if this story from the Orlando Weekly News is correct, John Kerry is going to win Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Minnesota…to make a long story short, Kerry is going to win.
Then there’s this, from our guaranteed-to-raise-a-smile department.
Oh, and conservative idiots are grasping at straws to defend Bush with.
And meanwhile, Matthew Yglesias has The Big Picture.
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.