The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
Tell me, baby, if you think you know…
Various artists pick their “Music You Should Hear” lists for Amazon.com. Donny Osmond, Tears For Fears fan. Andy from Erasure’s paen to Kirsty MacColl.
Actually I’m trying to decide if I should be embarassed or proud at how much of Osmond’s list I agree with. I mean, Hysteria, by Def Leppard? On an Osmond’s list? Good God, he likes Dolby?
Other artists with lists include Tegan and Sara, Morcheeba, Kimberley Rew and Tears For Fears themselves.
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.