Features

Visions of 2020
- Features
- December 30, 2020
A not at all definitive list of music videos that helped get me through 2020.
The Expansive Sonic Universe of Satoko Fujii
- Features
- December 21, 2020
As the weirdest year in memory draws to a close, Sokoto Fujii releases three adventurous albums of out there jazz.
Begone, foul year
- Features
- December 11, 2020
Let’s leave 2020 in our rearview, shall we?
Eddie Van Halen
- Features
- October 7, 2020
Eddie Van Halen was a gifted golden guitar god. His talent – immeasurable. His catalog of music – impeccable. And his legacy will live forever.
Covid Diary #4
- Features
- August 25, 2020
I spent my pandemic “vacation” taking online courses and playing with TicTok. Veteran musicians the Mekons and Yo La Tengo spent their time making music.
A World Without Stages
- Features
- June 3, 2020
How are musicians coping with a world without stages. Bob Pomeroy talked to a few of his favorites who have turned to streaming shows to get some answers.
COVID Diary #3
- Features
- May 21, 2020
Forced isolation, too much coffee and a stack of records result in a batch of attention deficit record reviews.

Covid Diary #2
- Features
- May 4, 2020
While in self isolation, I finally got around to reading Florida Soul: From Ray Charles to KC and the Sunshine Band.
Covid Diary #1
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- April 10, 2020
Sweet Crude’s tour ended abruptly at the Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida. The tour to drum up interest in their upcoming major label debut was cut short by the Covid-19 pandemic. Bob Pomeroy was at that show.
Short Stack!
- Features
- December 27, 2019
A brief run-through of some finds of 2019.
Kim Shattuck, RIP
- Features
- October 7, 2019
ALS has claimed the life of The Muff’s co-founder. Laura Potillo recalls the influential rocker.
Goodbye Summertime Blues
- Features
- September 10, 2019
A quick round up of records that almost got away.
The RockNRoll Chorus (Summer Tour 2019)
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- August 7, 2019
600 miles. 18 hours. 10 cans of Monster. 3 tanks of gas. 2 Anthrax CDs. For Christopher Long there was 1 mission – to see the RockNRoll Chorus live in concert. Hard core. It’s how we roll.
NEW ORDER brings “4 to the Fillmore” in first ever US reside
- Features
- July 23, 2019
NEW ORDER brings “4 to the Fillmore” in first ever US residency!

Short Attention Span: Quick Takes on Worthy Records
- Features
- December 26, 2018
Couldn’t let 2018 get past us without a few quick takes!
A Chat with Gary Louris of The Jayhawks
- Features
- September 12, 2018
Jeremy Glazier sits down with Gary Louris of The Jayhawks.
Drivin’ N Cryin’ with Tim Nielsen
- Features
- August 29, 2018
Jeremy Glazier talks with Drivin’ N Cryin’ Tim Nielsen about their new re-release and life on the road.
This Hard Land
- Features
- July 17, 2018
Two artists look at fathers and sons – Doug Hoekstra experiences Springsteen on Broadway.
Norway Calling
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- June 5, 2018
Norway has a thriving jazz scene fueled by an obsession with innovation and generous support for the arts. Let’s take a look at three recent releases that explore the range of new sounds from Norway.
Year in Slack!
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- January 3, 2018
A few our editor saved from falling thru the cracks of 2017.

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