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Norway Calling
- Features
- 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!
- Features
- January 3, 2018
A few our editor saved from falling thru the cracks of 2017.
Year in Review
- Features
- December 26, 2017
Michelle Wilson wraps up the year with some short takes!
Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That…
- Features
- July 26, 2017
Brief looks at new releases, ’cause ain’t nobody got time in this heat for more!
A Decade in the Rearview
- Features
- July 5, 2017
Where does the time go? Contributing writer Christopher Long reflects on his first decade with Ink 19.
It’s Happening Again – The Return of Twin Peaks
- Features
- June 27, 2017
For 25 years fans of the outrageously quirky ABC television show Twin Peaks have been patiently waiting for more. The fans kept this series alive long after it was dead and now it is back raw and rated R.
Gregg Allman, RIP
- Features
- May 28, 2017
Michelle Wilson gives tribute to the voice of an angel. Gregg Allman, RIP.

Trump Comes to Nashville
- Features
- April 5, 2017
Nashville songwriter and author Doug Hoekstra dares to venture to see Donald Trump.
Butch Trucks, RIP
- Features
- January 27, 2017
Michelle Wilson says goodbye to the legendary Allman Brothers drummer – and friend.
The Cursed Year In Review
- Features
- December 23, 2016
Be gone 2016, be gone.
Love Is A Drag
- Features
- November 30, 2016
The reissue of Love Is A Drag has James Mann recalling his father.
Shock and Consternation: The Night of Trump
- Features
- November 14, 2016
May Terry witnessed the reaction to Donald Trump’s win in New York.
The Fest 15
- Features
- September 16, 2016
The annual festival that Punkifies a college town is back, in its 15th year!
Prince Buster, RIP
- Features
- September 12, 2016
Prince Buster, the legendary soundmaker, has died. Generoso Fierro recounts his monumental life and career.

The RockNRoll Chorus
- Features
- August 15, 2016
“No instruments. Just voices” — the New Jersey-based, RockNRoll Chorus, celebrated a milestone this summer, with a special 10th Anniversary U.S. concert tour.
Jule Vera
- Features
- June 27, 2016
After criss-crossing the US for more than year, promoting their acclaimed debut release, newly-minted pop/rock poster kids, Jule Vera, recently conquered the UK before starting work on their sophomore record.
First Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst Acquired by Carter Vintage
- Features
- June 14, 2016
Walter Carter has acquired the first ‘burst Les Paul. Oh, one can dream…
Keith Emerson, 1944 – 2016
- Features
- March 11, 2016
One of progressive rock’s figureheads has died. Gail Worley remembers Keith Emerson.
Remembering Sir George Martin, Beatle Visionary and British Lion
- Features
- March 9, 2016
While his polyester-clad contemporaries were cheering Thatcher and Reagan, Sir George Martin was producing Ultravox. Steve Stav remembers the legendary producer.
Glenn Frey
- Features
- January 20, 2016
Set aside your Big Lebowski quotes and Mojo Nixon videos for a bit, and see Glenn Frey and the Eagles as Christopher Long does.

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