The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
Author Jimmy McDonough is no stranger to tortured artists, difficult personalities, and musicians in hopeless thrall to their muses. Tammy Wynette was long dead by the time McDonough pondered this book, but Matthew Moyer thinks the distance makes it even more special and sacred.
Cosmetic Liquor Love Songs EP. Review by Al Pergande.
Knowledge is power: iPhone edition - posted by James Mann on July 06, 2010 06:26
The Plato Code? - posted by James Mann on July 06, 2010 06:05
Tim Fite demonstrates to a Chicago crowd that a spoonful of sugar really does help the medicine go down.
Infinite Arms (Columbia). Review by Sean Slone.
Up From Below (Community). Review by jeff schweers.
CD Review - Toy Soldiers - posted by Tim Wardyn on July 02, 2010 12:00
Ian Koss has seen the future of boy bands, and boy, does it have one #&@% of a potty mouth. Skip the bar, and settle in for the latest batch of music to piss off your parents.
Bedroom Madness (Noise Pop). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Black Swan (Original Signal). Review by Tim Wardyn.
Open source voting- the time is now - posted by James Mann on July 02, 2010 06:27
Accountability in a wired age - posted by James Mann on July 02, 2010 05:59
CD Review - Shark Speed - posted by Tim Wardyn on July 01, 2010 12:00
Small Black EP (Jagjaguwar). Review by Matthew Moyer.
After spending decades as a session musician, Bay Area blues artist Tom Casino carves his own identity in the aging genre by adding drunken wit and Ramones pop-punk to the mix.
Put your PC to use…for good this time - posted by James Mann on July 01, 2010 06:09
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.
J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.