Month: January 2012

Mannheim Steamroller

Event Reviews

The holiday music of Mannheim Steamroller reverberates, even as we take our unwanted Christmas sweaters back to Target.

Tony Rice

Music Reviews

The Bill Monroe Collection (Rounder Records). Review by James Mann.

El Rego

Music Reviews

El Rego Et Ses Commandos (Daptone). Review by Matthew Moyer.

The Book of Drugs

Print Reviews

Mike Doughty has been through just about everything. The rise and fall (and subsequent hatred) of his former band Soul Coughing. The rise of his solo acoustic career. And, oh yeah, drugs. Lots of them. And his recent sobriety. So, why should anyone care? Tim Wardyn went searching for that answer.

Na Hawa Doumbia

Music Reviews

La Grande Cantarice Malienne Vol. Three (Awesome Tapes from Africa). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Lookin’ Fine on Television

Screen Reviews

A riveting and rare glimpse of rock’s original glam-punk junkies, onstage and behind the scenes during their short-lived glory days.

Melancholia

Screen Reviews

Two sisters fight ancient arguments as a mysterious planet is about to collide with Earth. Where is Michael Rennie when you need him?

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Swans

Swans

Event Reviews

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.

Eclipse 2024

Eclipse 2024

Features

The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.

Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Music Reviews

At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.