The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
One of the greatest rock bands of the 1980s gets a long-overdue catalog upgrade beginning in April with remastered and expanded CDs of The Replacements’ Twin/Tone releases. Produced in cooperation with the band and longtime manager Peter Jesperson, the deluxe editions of Sorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out The Trash, Stink, Hootenanny, and Let It Be feature numerous bonus songs – many unheard even among hardcore Replacements fans.
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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.