It’s just a comic, right? Wrong. Matthew Moyer examines this anthology from the celebrated fanzine Alter Ego, full of comics passion, knowledge and treasures.

Museum (Birdcage). Review by Kyrby Raine.

Speckly (Aum Fidelity). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Foghat Live 2 (Foghat). Review by Matt Parish.

Rockabilly veterans Reverend Horton Heat tend to come to town about once a year- and always with a kick-ass opening act. This year’s guests of honor were Denmark’s Horrorpops. Jen Cray was there to report on the fun.

Radical Recital (Filthy Bonnet). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

In the Dirt (Wantage USA). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Shoot The Moon: The Essential Collection (Antagonist). Review by Jen Cray.

A Tribute to John Fahey (Vanguard). Review by Sean Slone.

Royal Street Inn. Review by Andrew Ellis.

In Michel Gondry’s new film, a young man lives in a dream world as he pursues his artistic neighbor. Good date movie, sayeth Carl F Gauze , before collapsing back into existential ennui.

Starship Universe. Review by Kyrby Raine.

Oregon’s Stars of Track & Field are about to release their Wind Up Records debut that couples sonic ambience with larger than life melodies. Jen Cray had a chance to speak with drummer Dan Orvik while the band was en route to Seattle for a gig.

Sheila Scoville is dazzled by the range of subjects and themes in the first issue of a new “journal of urbane urban literature.” Step to this.

After two years of recording and playing various live shows, Beneath the Sky recently announced that they had signed with Victory Records. Brittany Sturges chatted with them about the signing and about the pressures of becoming a “signed” band.

For his first show at home, in Gainesville, in 13 years Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers brought along The Strokes and- unannounced- special guest Stevie Nicks. Jen Cray couldn’t believe her luck at being able to attend and photograph the event.

Okay, so you have no idea why fans of the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees hate each other with the same fervor that Quebec hates Canada? Well then, Tim Wardyn thinks Emperors and Idiots will help explain why this is the best (and most intense) rivalry in sports - or provide seasoned fans with even more ammunition.

In America, he’s a well-known film composer. In Italy, he’s a highly-regarded concert drummer. In England he’s a … schlock reality talent show judge? Ian Koss talks to the man behind the drums and Everyone Stares, the recently released documentary about The Police.

Another Kind of Fire (Accidental Poet). Review by Andrew Ellis.

Spider Monkey. Review by Carl F Gauze.